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Hearing moved up for Captiva resort's rezoning app

The county commission will consider the proposed redevelopment of South Seas next week. The Lee County Board of County Commissioners has a Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Hearing now scheduled for Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at the Old Lee County Courthouse in Fort Myers. It will consider the ...

High temps predicted to go higher

Living in Southwest Florida, residents are no strangers to warm days and high temps. But last week, it was hot. Really hot. Last week, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat index advisories for all of the Sunshine State, with values topping out at a blistering 115, with temperatures ...

SPD releases weekly blotter

The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity. OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS - On July 20, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently ...

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Annual global cleanup to return to islands

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's Coastal Watch is signing up volunteers to collect trash on Sept. 20 on the beaches as part of the Ocean Conservancy's annual International Coastal Cleanup. The islands' event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m., with breakfast and gear pick up ...

CEPD updated on schedule for beach project

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission received an update on the beach renourishment at its recent meeting, as well as approved two contracts related to the project. On July 24, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company's East Coast Region Senior Vice President Lynn Neitfeld ...

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High temps predicted to go higher

Living in Southwest Florida, residents are no strangers to warm days and high temps. But last week, it was hot. Really hot. Last week, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat index advisories for all of the Sunshine State, with values topping out at a blistering 115, with temperatures ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: How to stay safe and make the most of your summer

Summer in Florida is a time to soak up endless sunshine, warm Gulf breezes and enjoy the great outdoors. For locals, especially kids, it means relishing in long days at the beach, splashing in the water and experiencing the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida so special. While ...

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CEPD updated on schedule for beach project

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission received an update on the beach renourishment at its recent meeting, as well as approved two contracts related to the project. On July 24, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company's East Coast Region Senior Vice President Lynn Neitfeld ...

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