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Four break into South Seas bar to drink, steal alcohol

Authorities are seeking information about four suspects who burglarized an island resort's poolside bar. At about 1 p.m. July 14, Lee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Christine Zumbrum responded to the Tarpon Bar at South Seas, at 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva. She made contact with a ...

School instructional vacancies down as first day nears

As of last week, the School District of Lee County had 84 instructional vacancies — meaning more classrooms have a teacher for the start of school this year than last. At the same time last year there were 265. On April 24, there were 575 vacancies advertised. A presentation for the Lee ...

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 30, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently ...

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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 30, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Mahnaz Bassiri will host Cardio & Strength on Aug. 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is required. Light ...

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Duck Stamps, other passes still available

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge recently announced that the Visitor & Education Center, including the Refuge Nature Store, is closed as air-conditioning repairs necessitated by Hurricane Ian damage in 2022 continue. While the store is closed, Duck Stamps and other ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Keep Florida healthy through proper lawn care

The health of Southwest Florida's water quality is essential for the region's environment, economy and overall way of life. While there are many factors that contribute to the health of our waterways, some of the greatest concerns are related to nutrient pollution and runoff from fertilizer ...

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Captiva Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - Aug. 11: Captiva Erosion Prevention District meeting at 1 p.m. via Zoom. For more information or the agenda, visit mycepd.com. - Aug. 12: Captiva Community Panel meeting at 9 a.m. via Zoom. For more information or the agenda, visit ...

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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