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Legion celebrates post-storm reopening

American Legion Post 123 hosted a Grand Reopening on Aug. 30 on Sanibel. Legion and Auxiliary Unit 123 members were joined by the community to celebrate the official reopening nearly three years after Hurricane Ian in 2022. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place, with past Legion Cmdr. Randy ...

City to sponsor blood drive at Sanibel library

The city of Sanibel will sponsor the Lee Health Blood Center’s Bloodmobile on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Donors will receive a mini-physical that will include check of temperature, blood pressure, heart ...

First-ever sunrise sale a success

The Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale took place on Aug. 30 on Sanibel and Captiva. Organized by the participating merchants and supported by the SanCap Chamber, it featured exclusive deals, tiered sales, discounts up to 50%, BOGOs, free gifts with purchases, giveaways and in-store perks from 45 ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Entry deadline nearing for refuge’s photo contest

The submission deadline for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's annual contest for amateur photographers who enjoy capturing shots of nature and wildlife is set for Sept. 15. Sponsored by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge, the 33rd annual ...

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Registration to open for youth camp

The Sanibel Sea School will present a free Community Camp, “Ravenous Reptiles: Alligators & Crocodiles,” on Sept. 23 for ages 6-13 and for Counselors in Training (CITs) ages 13-17. Campers will become investi-gators and learn all about some of the Sanibel's apex predators. They will ...

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America’s Boating Clubs ready to help boaters prepare

The America's Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva reported that the Florida Freedom Boater law went into effect on July 1. It directs local tax collectors to have boat owners complete a Vessel Safety Equipment Attestation form to get the Florida Freedom Boater Safety Inspection decal sent to ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Ensuring smooth and successful elections

Although the 2026 midterm elections are a year away, my team and I are preparing at every level to ensure a smooth and successful election process. We are updating our poll worker lists and Election Day procedures manual and actively recruiting for the upcoming year. Elections would not be ...

Business

First-ever sunrise sale a success

The Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale took place on Aug. 30 on Sanibel and Captiva. Organized by the participating merchants and supported by the SanCap Chamber, it featured exclusive deals, tiered sales, discounts up to 50%, BOGOs, free gifts with purchases, giveaways and in-store perks from 45 ...

Did you participate in the Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale on Aug. 30 on the islands?

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www.captivasanibel.com

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