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Museum to host evening-hours experience

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host Third Thursdays on Feb. 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. Attendees will enjoy access to all of the exhibits and galleries, a talk and live music in the Great Hall of Shells, a Keeper Chat by ...

Exhibits on display at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS is hosting “Impressions and Relics,” by Jonas Stirner, from now through March 15 in the Dunham Family Gallery. The exhibition features two- and three-dimensional works, including maquettes of large-scale outdoor sculptures and photographic collages inspired by his global travels. ...

CFI presents Volunteer Expo

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) presented its 2026 Volunteer Expo on Jan. 28 at The Community House (TCH) on Sanibel. Free and open to public, it offered community members the chance to connect with over 50 local nonprofits, service groups, clubs and organizations. In addition, ...

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Refuge reports on hurricane recovery progress

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Project Leader Kevin Godsea recently issued a status report on the significant progress that has made on the hurricane recovery projects. Many projects were completed last year and additional work is scheduled through 2027. The efforts focus on ...

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CIYC to present free program on seagrass

The Captiva Island Yacht Club (CIYC) will host “Seagrass is Disappearing … and Why it Matters” on Feb. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to noon featuring Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) staff. SCCF Marine Laboratory Research Associate Amy Oxton will present current findings on ...

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Bike club members cross Florida

Fifteen members of the Sanibel Bicycle Club recently ventured 220 miles across the state. The group of varying cycling experience started in Clearwater Beach, traveled east through central Florida for five days, and ended with a swim on New Smyrna Beach. President Jim Meyer reported that ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 4 legislative update

Budget proposals were expected from both chambers last week but were postponed as they continue negotiating to move closer to alignment on their spending proposals. Several AI-related bills moved forward last week. SB 484 — Data Centers would set parameters for the Public Service Commission ...

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article image - REFUGE DDWS STORM RECOVERY

Refuge reports on hurricane recovery progress

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Project Leader Kevin Godsea recently issued a status report on the significant progress that has made on the hurricane recovery projects. Many projects were completed last year and additional work is scheduled through 2027. The efforts focus on ...

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