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2-for-1 Diner's Delight books on sale

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club announced that the 2026 Diner's Delight coupon books are on sale. Valid from May through mid-December, it contains two-for-one coupons for eateries. The participating venues include: A Bit of Bailey's, Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill, Captain's Catch, ...

HM Restaurant Group serves as sponsor

The HM Restaurant Group was the food alley sponsor for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) 12th annual Beer in the Bushes on April 4 at its headquarters on Sanibel. With musical headliner Squirrel Nut Zippers, it featured craft beer from nine regional breweries and an ...

Shirt sales to support SCCF

On Island and the Rachel Pierce Art Gallery announced the launch of a Save Our Sea Turtles shirt, which features Pierce's coastal art. A portion of the sales will benefit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) conservation work. The shirts are available for purchase at On Island, ...

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Vegetation trimming on San-Cap Road

The vegetation along Sanibel-Captiva Road on both sides from Tarpon Bay Road to Rabbit Road, including the Shared Use Path, will be trimmed from now through May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. The city of Sanibel reported due to the nature of the work, one lane of the road may be ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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Shirt sales to support SCCF

On Island and the Rachel Pierce Art Gallery announced the launch of a Save Our Sea Turtles shirt, which features Pierce's coastal art. A portion of the sales will benefit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) conservation work. The shirts are available for purchase at On Island, ...

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

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