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Refuge, DDWS to present next lecture in season series

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series will continue with author and conservationist Tina Morris on April 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Just as the bald eagle, our national symbol, faced extinction in ...

City: April is Water Conservation Month

As a barrier island community with limited freshwater resources, the city of Sanibel reported that it recognizes the critical importance of water to the health and well-being of its residents. It continually seeks ways to responsibly manage both residential and municipal water use, and it ...

Chapel, 'Tween Waters to bring back concert series

The Captiva Chapel by the Sea and 'Tween Waters Inn & Marina will host a special performance, “Opera on the Beach,” on April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. on the beachfront adjacent to the historic chapel. A concert of arias and duets, it will feature soprano Susan Hellman Spatafora joined by ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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CECI youths learn about gopher tortoises

On a recent January morning, 10 preschoolers from the Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI) joined Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) biologists to look for gopher tortoises. Children ages 2-4 learned what they need to thrive and their importance to the ecosystems. The ...

Refuge, DDWS to present next lecture in season series

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series will continue with author and conservationist Tina Morris on April 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Just as the bald eagle, our national symbol, faced extinction in ...

Chapel, ‘Tween Waters to bring back concert series

The Captiva Chapel by the Sea and 'Tween Waters Inn & Marina will host a special performance, “Opera on the Beach,” on April 10 from 7 to 8 p.m. on the beachfront adjacent to the historic chapel. A concert of arias and duets, it will feature soprano Susan Hellman Spatafora joined by ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: New school year started off strong for district

We've had a great start to the 2025-26 school year as we now enter the second half for the School District of Lee County. I'm excited to share some major accomplishments. - Record graduation rates The school district achieved its highest graduation rate ever at 89.9%, a 4% improvement over ...

Business

CASI hosts annual State of the City

The Condominium Associations of Sanibel Island (CASI) recently hosted its annual “State of the City” Breakfast at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel, bringing condominium association leaders together for an energetic, information-rich conversation with the island's leadership ...

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