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City council to discuss Stormwater Master Plan

As part of the city of Sanibel's ongoing Stormwater Master Plan update, a comprehensive report addressing surface water management will be formally presented to the city council at its meeting on July 30 at 9 a.m. at BIG ARTS, at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. The meeting may be viewed livestream ...

SCCF joins opposition letter on 'Alligator Alcatraz'

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) has joined partner organizations in opposition to the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention facility operating in the Big Cypress National Preserve. On June 27, the SCCF signed a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis opposing the facility, along ...

New hours for refuge's Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on Aug. 1 to 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Also, admission passes turn into a three-day ticket through September. Keep your pass to re-enter for free for the following two consecutive days. ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Volunteers help to clean up refuge

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that a group of volunteers helped remove monofilament line and other fishing gear from the mangroves and shorelines on a recent Friday morning. It encouraged the public to recreate responsibly to keep the refuge a safe home for ...

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New hours for refuge’s Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on Aug. 1 to 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Also, admission passes turn into a three-day ticket through September. Keep your pass to re-enter for free for the following two consecutive days. ...

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Shell museum to offer beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will offer a guided beach walk on Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel. Led by museum educators, it will include an introduction to local shells, exploration and shelling, along with a ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: How to stay safe and make the most of your summer

Summer in Florida is a time to soak up endless sunshine, warm Gulf breezes and enjoy the great outdoors. For locals, especially kids, it means relishing in long days at the beach, splashing in the water and experiencing the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida so special. While ...

Business

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Lee ranks third among Florida counties for recycling rate

Lee County reported that Lee County Solid Waste ranked third among the state's 67 counties for recycling last year by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material that residents and businesses recycled in 2024 would be enough to fill 310 football fields 10 ...

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