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Time Capsule exhibit on display at village

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village reminded the community that the city of Sanibel's Time Capsule is on display from now through July 31 in the Shore Haven Welcome Center on Sanibel. Previously located at City Hall, the time capsule was opened on Nov. 5 to celebrate the 50th anniversary ...

Participants sought for mollusk count

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Live Mollusk Count on July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sanibel. Participants will walk the beaches at the lowest tide to observe and document sightings of living mollusks. The data collected will be used to benchmark local mollusk ...

Trailways Camp signing up campers, volunteers

Trailways Camp has opened registration for campers and volunteers for its 2025-26 season. The camp sessions will take place on Oct. 20-23, Nov. 17-20, Jan. 19-22 and Feb. 23-25 at the Riverside Retreat location in LaBelle, along with one session in May on Sanibel-Captiva. Trailways Camp ...

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Chamber ribbon-cutting celebrates milestone for Everglades

A SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting on July 15 near LaBelle marked the “substantial completion” of Caloosahatchee 43 (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir, said South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss. One of four reservoirs in progress around Lake ...

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UPDATE: Cookbook returns for anniversary celebration

UPDATE: The Sanibel Recreation Center reported that those not local can call 239-472-0345 to place an order for a copy of the new, limited edition “The Sanibel-Captiva Cookbook” and arrange for shipping. ..... ORIGINAL (July 11, 2025): In honor of two milestones — the 50th anniversary ...

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Participants sought for mollusk count

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Live Mollusk Count on July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sanibel. Participants will walk the beaches 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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Guest commentary: SCCF provides 2025 legislative summary

On June 30, with one day to spare before the beginning of the July 1 fiscal year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the $117.4 billion state budget for 2025-26. This budget was the result of an unusually long 105-day state legislative session. In Florida, the legislative session is statutorily scheduled ...

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Chamber ribbon-cutting celebrates milestone for Everglades

A SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting on July 15 near LaBelle marked the “substantial completion” of Caloosahatchee 43 (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir, said South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board Chairman Chauncey Goss. One of four reservoirs in progress around Lake ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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