close

Refuge provides update on wildlife

The yellow-crowned night heron's Latin name, Nyctanassa violacea, literally means “violet night queen.” The bird's striking yellow crown and bluish-purple feathers certainly make for a majestic silhouette at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. The avian ...

CIYC holds Mardi Gras celebration

The Captiva Island Yacht Club (CIYC) held a Mardi Gras party that brought members together for an evening of festive fun and fellowship. With Dixieland jazz, dancing and a New Orleans-inspired spread, the celebration captured the energy and warmth of the season.

The Dunes announces hole-in-one

The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel reported that Mark Handlos scored a hole-in-one — his first — on Jan. 19 on Hole #6.

Local Sports & Recreation
article image - mental health

SCYP to host guided meditation walk

The Sanibel Captiva Young Professionals (SCYP) will host a Guided Meditation Walk on March 19 at 5:30 p.m. along the Sanibel River on the Brooks Trail at the Erick Lindblad Preserve on Sanibel. It will be guided by Franky Perez, who will lead participants through a calming experience designed ...

article image - REFUGE DDWS WILDLIFE

Refuge provides update on wildlife

The yellow-crowned night heron's Latin name, Nyctanassa violacea, literally means “violet night queen.” The bird's striking yellow crown and bluish-purple feathers certainly make for a majestic silhouette at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. The avian ...

article image - CAPTIVA CIYC EVENT FU 11

CIYC holds Mardi Gras celebration

The Captiva Island Yacht Club (CIYC) held a Mardi Gras party that brought members together for an evening of festive fun and fellowship. With Dixieland jazz, dancing and a New Orleans-inspired spread, the celebration captured the energy and warmth of the season.

SWFL News

Island Lifestyles

Obituaries

Letters to the Editor
article image - HOLLY SCHWARTZ

Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 8 legislative update

When asked by the press last week about the state budget negotiations, House Speaker Daniel Perez said, “we are not close enough” and “there is a fundamental disagreement,” leading to speculation that the 2026 legislative session was on track to go into overtime. For the session to end ...

Business

article image - CITY OF SANIBEL

City to hold community workshop; online survey open

The city of Sanibel will hold a Broadband Feasibility Study Community Workshop on March 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Attendees will learn about the study, which is evaluating current high-speed internet coverage on Sanibel, community ...

What do you think of President Trump's actions regarding Iran?

Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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