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Republican Caucus to hold meeting

The Sanibel Captiva Republican Caucus will hold its next meeting of the season on March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. The guest speakers will be city of Sanibel Mayor Mike Miller and Lee County Commissioner Patricia “Trish” Petrosky. Miller will address issues that are currently affecting the city, such as the status of the proposed Periwinkle Way/Causeway Boulevard roundabout, Sanibel's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the city's budget. Petrosky was appointed in December to the District 5 seat on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners following the passing of Commissioner Mike Greenwell. She will speak about issues impacting the ...

Council to host resident reception

The Sanibel City Council will host a Resident Reception on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS, at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. A mix and mingle will take place from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by city presentations from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The event ...

Foundation awards grant to CHR

The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation awarded a $250,000 grant to Community Housing & Resources (CHR). The funds will support CHR's Harkey House at Riverview, which broke ground on Sept. 4 on Sanibel. The foundation reported that the grant reflects its strong commitment to expanding attainable ...

Fundraiser benefits music festival

The Sanibel Music Festival presented Violins on the Veranda on Feb. 19 at the Florida Trust Wealth Management's office on Sanibel. Attendees enjoyed a strolling violinist, along with hors d'oeuvres, wine and dessert. The festival's Painting of the Year, a roseate spoonbill by Sanibel artist ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo will be held on March 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Transportation provided by city van. Food available for purchase at event. The cost is $55 for members and $69 for non-members. ...

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SCCF to offer gopher tortoise walk

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host a Guided Gopher Tortoise Walk on March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sanibel. Part of its Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement Project, it will be led by wildlife biologists and education staff. Participants will explore preserves ...

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Sanibel FlyFishers to hold event

The Sanibel FlyFishers will hold a Fly Tying Night on March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Fly Outfitters, at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. It will be a general session for tying and talking, with pizza available. Those with vises, tools and materials are asked to bring them. The event is ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 8 legislative update

When asked by the press last week about the state budget negotiations, House Speaker Daniel Perez said, “we are not close enough” and “there is a fundamental disagreement,” leading to speculation that the 2026 legislative session was on track to go into overtime. For the session to end ...

Business

SanCap Resilience to host next program, expo

SanCap Resilience will host its next community program of the season, “Flood Protection for Your Home or Business: Talk and Expo,” and a vendor expo on March 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. It will explore the limits and opportunities of flood mitigation in the face ...

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