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CCP hears about legal efforts, more

The Captiva Community Panel was updated on the legal efforts related to South Seas and Lee County at its recent meeting, plus heard an update from the Island Water Association (IWA) and a proposal. On Feb. 10, Panel President David Mintz gave an update on behalf of Protect Captiva — the ...

TCH to host community social and arts, crafts fair

The islands are invited out for two upcoming events at The Community House (TCH) on Sanibel. TCH will present its Mardi Gras Carnevale Community Social on Feb. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. with tickets available, along with its monthly Arts & Crafts Fair on Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free ...

Captiva fire board OKs plan for employees, hears about calls

The Captiva Island Fire Control District's commission approved a deferred compensation plan for staff during its recent meeting, as well as heard about multiple calls that required the medical helicopter. On Feb. 10, the commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 to authorize the addition of the ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and MacIntosh Books + Paper, One Community, One Book will meet on Feb. 19 at noon. The book club is designed to bring neighbors together through literature with local ...

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SPD advises of expected traffic, offers tips

The Sanibel Police Department (SPD) reported that with so many visitors joining the island this week, it wants to ensure that the public enjoys its time exploring Sanibel's sanctuary island. It is anticipating a steady stream of guests each day this week, which might make morning and afternoon ...

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Weeds ‘n’ Seeds plant walk planned

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host a Weeds 'n' Seeds plant walk on Feb. 23 at 9 a.m. in the Sanibel yard of Advanced Master Naturalist and Sanibel Vegetation Committee Chair Barbara Wyskowski. A Florida-Friendly Landscaping professional, she has filled her yard with ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 5 legislative update

The House released its budget proposal late on Feb. 12 and the Senate released its proposed budget at 3 pm on Feb. 13. The $113.6 billion House spending plan is close to $1 billion below last year's final state budget of $114.8 billion. The Senate's budget proposal is $115 billion. Gov. Ron ...

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City to host public workshop on Sanibel Plan

The city of Sanibel will present its Sanibel Plan Update: Community Workshop #1 on Feb. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The topic will be “Shaping Our City — A Community Conversation About the Future.” The workshop will focus on gathering ...

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  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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