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Sanibel FlyFishers to hold event

The Sanibel FlyFishers will hold a Fly Tying Night on Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sanibel Fly Outfitters, at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instruction will be provided for new tiers. Vises, tools and materials will be available. The event is open to the public. Those planning to attend are ...

Island Cotillion releases season schedule

The Island Cotillion recently announced its schedule for the upcoming season. Founded in 1986, it brings people together for evenings filled with fun, fine dining and dancing at island or local venues. The dinners are often themed. The Island Cotillion began as a formal affair, but today's ...

LCEC reports on storm season

Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) reported that September is the most active month of the Atlantic hurricane season, with the peak falling on Sept. 10. Warmer ocean temperatures and weaker wind shear make conditions ideal for storm development. LCEC is prepared to respond. Customers should ...

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KLCB annual cleanup includes causeway site

Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) is signing up volunteers for the Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on Sept. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. at various sites, including the Sanibel Causeway. The ICC is a global initiative led by Ocean Conservancy, and KLCB is a local organizer. Now in its 36th ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. In recognition of National Falls Prevention Awareness Month in September and in partnership with the center, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance — Sanibel will host a free “Fight the Fall” workshop on Sept. 17 from ...

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Sanibel FlyFishers to hold event

The Sanibel FlyFishers will hold a Fly Tying Night on Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sanibel Fly Outfitters, at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instruction will be provided for new tiers. Vises, tools and materials will be available. The event is open to the public. Those planning to attend are ...

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Guest commentary: Community Cooperative’s fight against food insecurity

In Southwest Florida, one in six children and one in eight adults face food insecurity. No one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from — yet in our community, children go to bed hungry, and adults struggle with the physical, mental and economic challenges that come with not ...

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Annual awards return to honor ‘Best of the Islands’

The best of the best businesses on Sanibel and Captiva were recently recognized in more than 100 categories with the return of an annual awards program for the first time since Hurricane Ian in 2022. On Sept. 9, the Breeze Newspapers' Sanibel-Captiva Islander and Island Reporter honored the ...

Did you participate in the Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale on Aug. 30 on the islands?

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www.captivasanibel.com

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