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Camps still available at Sanibel Sea School

The Sanibel Sea School reported that its 2026 Summer Camp offerings still have openings. As of July 20, the following was available: - Aug. 3-7: Counselors in Training (CIT) Program (ages 13-17), Shells without a Twist — Slipper Snail Week at the Homestead Campus on Sanibel In addition, ...

Love Sanibel Back to conclude

Love Sanibel Back will conclude on Aug. 3-9 with Week 10, themed “Celebrate Local Love.” Residents, visitors and businesses are invited to celebrate everything that makes Sanibel special — and to continue the spirit of the summer campaign after it comes to an end. Participants are ...

City taking fitness, enrichment instructor proposals

The city of Sanibel is accepting proposals from instructors for fiscal year 2027, which will run from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2027. Experienced professionals are sought who can deliver high-quality fitness and enrichment programming at the Sanibel Recreation Center in one or more of the ...

Local Sports & Recreation

CEPD sets tentative millage rate, hears updates

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission approved the not-to-exceed millage rate and budget hearings for fiscal year 2026-27 at its meeting, plus decided on iguana control and more. On July 21, the commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt a proposed operating millage ...

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Refuge: Temporary closure of center for ‘renewal season’

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) has themed the 2026-27 season for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel “Wings of Renewal.” The revitalization entered its final phases on July 27 as the refuge's Visitor & Education Center ...

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Shell museum to hold beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Beat the Heat Beach Walk on Aug. 4 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Gulfside City Park, at 2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel. Led by the museum's educators, attendees will explore the shore, learn about local shells and mollusks, and see the ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Are you ready for back-to-school?!

Can you believe we're already past the halfway point of summer? Crazy how time flies when you're having fun. While the kids are still enjoying their break, now is the perfect time for families to get ahead of the back-to-school rush. Here's everything you need to know to start the 2026-27 ...

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City taking fitness, enrichment instructor proposals

The city of Sanibel is accepting proposals from instructors for fiscal year 2027, which will run from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2027. Experienced professionals are sought who can deliver high-quality fitness and enrichment programming at the Sanibel Recreation Center in one or more of the ...

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  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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