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Participants sought for mollusk count

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Live Mollusk Count on May 14 at 6 p.m. on Sanibel. Participants will walk the beach at the lowest tide to observe and document sightings of living mollusks. The data collected will be used to benchmark local mollusk ...

DWGA provides update

The Dunes Women's Golf Association (DWGA) held its 2026 Member/Guest Tournament on March 20 at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel. The theme of celebrating green was organized by Terry Walsh and Pat Cima, and almost 60 golfers participated. The winning flight was the team of Coral Bryja, ...

CIYC holds fishing tourney

The Captiva Island Yacht Club (CIYC) recently held its Fish for All Tournament. From the first cast to the final tally, the day was filled with laughter, friendly competition and unforgettable moments. The stories, the catches — and the ones that got away — and the time spent together made ...

Local Sports & Recreation
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City: Sea turtle nesting season officially begins

Each year, the city of Sanibel supports the mission of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and its team of staff and volunteers, which monitor Sanibel's beaches for shorebirds and endangered sea turtles. “Because our shoreline serves as critical nesting habitat for these ...

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Participants sought for mollusk count

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Live Mollusk Count on May 14 at 6 p.m. on Sanibel. Participants will walk the beach at the lowest tide to observe and document sightings of living mollusks. The data collected will be used to benchmark local mollusk ...

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DWGA provides update

The Dunes Women's Golf Association (DWGA) held its 2026 Member/Guest Tournament on March 20 at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel. The theme of celebrating green was organized by Terry Walsh and Pat Cima, and almost 60 golfers participated. The winning flight was the team of Coral Bryja, ...

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Guest commentary: New era of enrichment for county students

Early in the year, families across Lee County begin planning for camps, vacations and a well-earned break from the school year. But for many students — especially those who are already performing on or above grade level — summer can also represent something else: lost momentum. This year, ...

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Ribbon-cutting welcomes A. Vernon Allen Builder

Naples-based A. Vernon Allen Builder expanded to a new Sanibel office about a year ago, and the SanCap Chamber made it official on March 19 with a festive ribbon-cutting. Known for its luxury home-building since 1951, the builder celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Co-owners Ryan Benson ...

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