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Rotary announces scholarship winners

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club recently announced this year's scholarship recipients. The Technical College Scholarship recipients are: - Cal Rimes, studying carpentry at Fort Myers Technical College - Morgan Schwandt, studying cosmetology at Fort Myers Technical College - Norberto ...

FISH keeping community safe in summer heat

With temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat indexes climbing even higher, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reminded the community — especially seniors — to take extra care during the summer heat. FISH reported that older adults are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness, but they are ...

Kiwanis announces scholarships for students

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club recently announced its Kiwanis Scholarship Awards Program recipients for the 2025-26 school year. A total of $38,500 in scholarships were awarded to 14 students, who will be enrolled in 13 different colleges and universities. They were hosted at a club ...

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SCCF: Science of how sea turtles hatch

On July 15, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it is now hatchling season on the islands, as the first sea turtle nests have begun to hatch. Since June 26, Sanibel and Captiva have had 2,862 emerged loggerhead hatchlings. The islands have had 798 sea turtle nests, ...

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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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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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FISH presents event sponsors

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced that Alliant Association Management, Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro, Hale Design-Build Corporation, Haley Ward, John Grey Painting, Rosier Insurance, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group, and Superior Title ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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