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FISH recognizes volunteers, looks to summer

In honor of National Volunteer Month in April, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva extended its appreciation to the over 200 volunteers who give their time throughout the year to support neighbors across the islands. “Volunteers are truly at the heart of everything we do. They show up, they are eager to ...

City launches interest survey for dog park

The city of Sanibel reported that it recently launched a Dog Park Community Interest Survey. The goal of the survey is to gauge community interest in a potential dog park facility on the island. The information collected will help the city assess the project's feasibility and guide possible ...

POI calls recent 'No Kings' rally a success

The Progressives of the Islands (POI) organized a “No Kings” rally on March 28 on Sanibel. It reported that the local event drew an estimated 800 attendees. It was part of a nationwide movement that saw over 3,200 demonstrations across all 50 states, with organizers estimating that 8 ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Island youth basketball team earns first tourney win

The Sanibel Tropics earned its first tournament win with a 24-6 victory over Florida Future at The Village School in Naples at the Southwest Florida Kickoff Classic, held on Feb. 27 through March 1. It marked the third grade team's second tournament appearance since forming in October. The ...

City launches interest survey for dog park

The city of Sanibel reported that it recently launched a Dog Park Community Interest Survey. The goal of the survey is to gauge community interest in a potential dog park facility on the island. The information collected will help the city assess the project's feasibility and guide possible ...

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SPD releases monthly numbers

As part of its recent The Sanibel Community Safety Update, the Sanibel Police Department (SPD) released “Island Safety By The Numbers” for the month of March. The numbers are as follows: - Traffic stops: 302 - Traffic citations issued: 73 - Traffic warnings issued: 237 - Traffic radar ...

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Business

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Chamber ribbon-cutting celebrates fire station reopening

Operational since earlier this year, Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's Station 172 celebrated with a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours for the public on March 27. Fire Chief Kevin Barbot said irreversible damage in 2022 from Hurricane Ian's 5-6 feet of storm surge made the ...

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  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587