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United Way's One in a Million needs $1M more

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has made significant strides in its One in a Million Campaign, but still needs to raise $1 million more to reach its goal. “We are doing well. The community has really stepped up. We are proud of this generous community. We are still a little shy of a ...

City provides summary of council meeting

The city of Sanibel released the following summary of the Sanibel City Council's regular meeting on June 16 in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall on Sanibel, which was followed by a budget workshop: SANIBEL FISHING PIER The council awarded the Sanibel Fishing Pier Temporary Repairs Pending Full ...

Historical film on islander now online to watch

A new documentary that premiered this past season is available to stream for free on YouTube. The Captiva Island Historical Society (CIHS) and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village presented “Passion and Courage: The Esperanza Woodring Story” on Feb. 11 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. The third ...

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City provides summary of council meeting

The city of Sanibel released the following summary of the Sanibel City Council's regular meeting on June 16 in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall on Sanibel, which was followed by a budget workshop: SANIBEL FISHING PIER The council awarded the Sanibel Fishing Pier Temporary Repairs Pending Full ...

Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Red, White And Bootscoot will be held on June 26 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members in advance or $20 for members and $25 for non-members at the door. Registration is required. The ...

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Registration to open for after-school program

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) Sanibel Sea School reported that registration will open on July 1 for its 2026-27 After School Program. Open only to students enrolled at The Sanibel School, it will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. There is a traditional ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Community support needed to fill funding gap

United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades' annual campaign to support local families, individuals and nonprofit partner agencies during times of need has been a mainstay in Southwest Florida for nearly 70 years. Residents, businesses and visitors alike have all taken part each year to provide vital ...

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San Cap Bank hosting toy, clothing drive

Now through June 30, all Sanibel Captiva Community Bank branches are serving as drop-off locations for new toys, clothing and household items to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida. Requested items include: clothing with tags for boys, girls and toddlers; sneakers in ...

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  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587