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Captiva fire board continues land search

The Captiva Island Fire Control District's commission signed off on continuing its search for possible island property for the expansion or improvement of the district's services during it recent meeting. On March 10, the commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 on a resolution authorizing fact ...

SWFL Eagle Cam's E26 fledges without mother

With all the drama that has been happening at the nest of Southwest Florida's most famous eagle family, it would be understandable if some people forgot that the eaglet in the tree at the Pritchett Farm was about to take flight for the first time. That moment happened in the early night on ...

CCP moves on bayside project and receives updates

The Captiva Community Panel discussed the bayside resiliency project, heard of infrastructure plans, and was updated on the legal efforts related to South Seas and Lee County at its recent meeting. On March 10, Panel President David Mintz reported that the Captiva Erosion Prevention District ...

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Temporary trail closure in Pond Apple Park

The city of Sanibel reported that the Pond Apple Park Trail from Bailey Road to the retention pond is temporarily closed as of today, March 18. A fallen tree blocking the path was found to contain a large active bee nest, creating a safety hazard for users of the trail. The closed section ...

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CCP moves on bayside project and receives updates

The Captiva Community Panel discussed the bayside resiliency project, heard of infrastructure plans, and was updated on the legal efforts related to South Seas and Lee County at its recent meeting. On March 10, Panel President David Mintz reported that the Captiva Erosion Prevention District ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. The Art Of Breathing with Kim Muncil will be held on March 18 from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Registration is required. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 9 legislative update

Last week was the last scheduled week of the 2026 legislative session. House and Senate leaders announced on March 12 that they would adjourn the next day and will return in mid-April to negotiate and pass the final budget. As it stands, there is a $1.4 billion gap between the $113.6 billion ...

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Banks of the Islands serves as sponsor

Bank of the Islands was a home base sponsor for the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva and Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida's annual “Peek at the Unique” Tour of Homes on March 14 at The Community House on Sanibel. It made a $2,500 donation in support of the club's local grant-making ...

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