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Refuge provides update on wildlife

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that adult American alligators typically grow to between 8-11 feet long and can weigh nearly half a ton. The Florida record for largest alligator was set by a male gator over 14 feet in length and more than a thousand pounds. One can ...

SCIAR hosts annual tourney, auction

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (SCIAR) hosted its annual RPAC Auction and Golf Tournament on May 7 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. Realtors and affiliate members came together to support the Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC), led by SCIAR RPAC ...

Bank of the Islands supports pier rebuild

Bank of the Islands donated $25,000 to the fundraising campaign to rebuild the Sanibel Fishing Pier. The effort is being led by a public-private partnership of the city of Sanibel, Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) and a committee of citizens. The project will be executed in two ...

Local Sports & Recreation

City taking applications for committee, board

The Sanibel City Council is accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Municipal Police Pension Board of Trustees. PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Applications are being accepted to fill four seats on the committee: - One seat is currently vacant ...

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Trailways Camps holds on-island camp

Trailways Camps held its first-ever “In Community” camp on May 18-21 on Sanibel. Supported by presenting sponsor The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation and other community sponsors, priority placement for the campers was given to adults with special needs whose family or caregivers have a ...

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Refuge provides update on wildlife

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that adult American alligators typically grow to between 8-11 feet long and can weigh nearly half a ton. The Florida record for largest alligator was set by a male gator over 14 feet in length and more than a thousand pounds. One can ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Stay weather aware during summer months

Summer on Sanibel is a great time of year to enjoy the island. Our beaches, waterways, parks, bike paths and outdoor spaces provide residents and visitors with countless opportunities to experience the island's natural charm. However, the summer season also brings afternoon storms and one of ...

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SCIAR hosts annual tourney, auction

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (SCIAR) hosted its annual RPAC Auction and Golf Tournament on May 7 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. Realtors and affiliate members came together to support the Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC), led by SCIAR RPAC ...

Did you participate in Love Sanibel Back's Shell Stroll on July 13?

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