By By MEGHAN BRADBURY
Trunk or Treat, Howl-O-Ween costume parade set for Saturday
A first time event is welcoming both families and four legged friends to a joint event hosted by The Sanibel School and the Sanibel Recreation Center this weekend. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Sanibel School, 3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd. The decorated trunks will be located on the far right side of the school closest to the ball field, and parking will be located on the left hand side of the school and at the Sanibel Recreation Center. The event is free to attend. In case of rain, the event is scheduled to take place the following day, Sunday, Oct. 25. The Sanibel School PTA President Samantha Britt said the Sanibel Recreation Center asked if the ...
Planning Commission approves Waterside Inn redevelopment application
By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Sanibel Planning Commission unanimously approved the application for the redevelopment of Waterside Inn, subject to 35 conditions, during its meeting last week. Principal Planner Kim Ruiz provided a presentation to the Planning Commission at last week’s meeting regarding the application, which was submitted by Benchmark General Contractors on behalf of the property owner, Waterside Inn Holdings LLC, for the redevelopment of Waterside Inn. As of Friday, Oct. 9, she said they received 17 comments, which including letters from the attorney representing Breakers West Condominium, Tantara Condominium and Janthina ...
Love Sanibel Back gathering scheduled for Nov. 1
Groundbreaking was held for temporary repairs of the Sanibel Fishing Pier
By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The community came together and took the steps to bring back an island favorite — a landmark — that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. Last week a groundbreaking was held for the Sanibel Fishing Pier, thanks to a citizen-driven effort that raised funds to have temporary repairs done. “At this point, I am elated,” Sanibel Fishing Pier Citizen Committee Chair Richard Birney said. “It’s really going to happen and I am very thankful for the way the community rallied behind us.” Birney said they now get to do the fun part, distribute swag to those who invested in the pier. Stokes Marine is the contractor doing the repairs, ...
Polling sites open as early voting begins
Early voting in Lee County began this morning, Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Lee County voters may cast a ballot at any of the 12 early voting locations available throughout the county. Lee County early voting sites include: • Bonita ...
Dems denounce Donalds for data center dollars
Democratic candidates denounce Donalds for data center contributions By NATHAN MAYBERG A Democratic contender for Congress and a Democratic candidate for a State House seat brought the election battle to Cape Coral on Friday, standing just yards away from Congressman and gubernatorial ...
Trump to appear at mid-term rally at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers
A mid-term rally featuring President Donald Trump is set for Fort Myers next Friday at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena. The rally in Fort Myers is being viewed as an intended campaign boost for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Naples), who is running to be the next governor of Florida. ...
