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Sanibel fishing pier project moves forward with city, county

Plans are proceeding for temporary repairs to and a full replacement of the Sanibel Fishing Pier. At its April 21 meeting, the Sanibel City Council voted 4-0 to approve temporary repairs to the pier pending its full replacement, along with a donor agreement between the city, Charitable ...

Noah's Ark reduces days of operation

Noah's Ark Thrift Shop announced a change in days of operation effective today, April 28. Located at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel, the store is no longer open on Fridays. From now through July 28, it will be open only on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop ...

Planning commission OKs community senior center

The Sanibel Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the Santiva Islanders to operate and function as a senior center out of a suite in the Palm Ridge Plaza at its recent meeting. On April 14, the commissioners voted unanimously 7-0 on a resolution approving the permit ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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‘Sanibel Wild Mile’ continues with updated passport

Four island nonprofit organizations are continuing their “Sanibel Wild Mile” outreach campaign with the goal to broaden public awareness and appreciation of natural resources and wildlife on Sanibel. Partners the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, Clinic for the ...

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Sanibel fishing pier project moves forward with city, county

Plans are proceeding for temporary repairs to and a full replacement of the Sanibel Fishing Pier. At its April 21 meeting, the Sanibel City Council voted 4-0 to approve temporary repairs to the pier pending its full replacement, along with a donor agreement between the city, Charitable ...

Planning commission OKs community senior center

The Sanibel Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the Santiva Islanders to operate and function as a senior center out of a suite in the Palm Ridge Plaza at its recent meeting. On April 14, the commissioners voted unanimously 7-0 on a resolution approving the permit ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Embrace ‘island time’ when on Sanibel roads

As your police chief, I'm proud to share the continued efforts behind the “Slow Down Sanibel” initiative — a community-wide commitment to keeping our island safe while preserving the relaxed, welcoming character that makes Sanibel so special. Our roadways are shared by drivers, cyclists, ...

Business

CECI receives grant funds from CFI

The Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI) announced a $20,000 grant from the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI). The funding will serve as the official “seed money” to launch CECI's Developmental Capital Campaign, a project dedicated to constructing a new, ...

Did you attend the 1st Annual Earth Fair on April 18 on Sanibel?

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