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SCCF to launch habitat enhancement project

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) recently announced its largest-ever Gopher Tortoise Habitat Enhancement Project. The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a keystone species whose burrows provide shelter for more than 350 other wildlife species. To complement its existing ...

Kiwanis holds meeting with speaker

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club welcomed member Jeff Muddell and Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club member John Henshaw as its guest speakers at a recent meeting. They gave a presentation on their experience participating in the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's annual Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb in ...

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Lee Health will offer complimentary body composition screenings on Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is required. Thrift and Sift will take place on Oct. 24. Participants will “thrift and sift” their way ...

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Rec center to host Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade

Pet owners are invited to register their four-legged family members for a dog-friendly event. The Sanibel Recreation Center will host the Howl-O-Ween Costume Parade on Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Free and open to the community, it will feature the parade and activities for man's best ...

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CCP updated on Rauschenberg land, ongoing initiatives

The Captiva Community Panel heard updates on the Rauschenberg property, potential septic-to-sewer conversion project for the island to connect to the city of Sanibel and more during its recent meeting. On Oct. 14, President David Mintz reported that the broker for the Rauschenberg Foundation ...

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CEPD updated on beach project and hears of concerns

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission received an update on the beach renourishment project at a recent workshop, as well as heard of some community concerns. On Oct. 16, Chairman John Wade explained that he called for the workshop to review the project's progress and ...

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Guest commentary: ‘United is the Way’ for making a difference

“United is the Way” is the theme for this year's United Way community-wide movement to raise support for needs right here in Lee County. Like so many businesses in our region, Florida Trust Wealth Management will be part of it because our leadership and employees are a team that believes in ...

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MacIntosh donates to Periwinkle Park

Periwinkle Park on Sanibel extended a thank you to MacIntosh Books + Paper for donating books to its free lending library, located in the Main Street laundry. It reported that its campers and residents will have fresh new titles to enjoy during their stay.

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