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Preserving Paradise kicks off for second year

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), SanCap Chamber, Captains for Clean Water and The Everglades Foundation launched their second annual Preserving Paradise program on Aug. 5. Over the next several months, the organizations will meet with 22 local business leaders every two ...

Fire district providing sand, bags all season long

In collaboration with the city of Sanibel and Lee County Public Safety, the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District is providing sand and sandbags throughout storm season, not just during states of emergency. The sand is behind the old Senior Center, at 2401 Library Way, Sanibel. Sandbags can be ...

CROW provides update on gull rescued on causeway

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) provided an update on a laughing gull admitted for treatment after it was found entangled in discarded fishing line at the Causeway Islands Park. CROW reported that partner Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) was monitoring the ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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SCCF: Highest success for terns on causeway since 1990s

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that state-threatened least terns had a big success this year on the Sanibel Causeway Islands, producing more nests and chicks than they have in the location since at least the 1990s. Black skimmers, which also historically nested on ...

Ribbon-cutting set for soft opening of boat ramp

The public is invited to join government officials for an official ribbon cutting on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. for the soft reopening of Lee County Parks & Recreation's restored Punta Rassa Boat Ramp. It also concludes the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Sanibel Causeway Emergency ...

CROW provides update on gull rescued on causeway

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) provided an update on a laughing gull admitted for treatment after it was found entangled in discarded fishing line at the Causeway Islands Park. CROW reported that partner Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) was monitoring the ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: A lot of things happening on Sanibel this summer

Dear Sanibelians, Summer may bring a slower pace to our island compared to our busy winter season, but there are still a lot of things happening around the city of Sanibel. For some time, we've been searching for a person to join our staff as chief resilience officer — and we've found her! ...

Business

City-awarded grant to support SanCap Resilience

The city of Sanibel reported that it has been awarded a 2025 City Catalyst Grant from the Florida League of Mayors. This year's grant was awarded to the city in support of SanCap Resilience. “We're grateful to the Florida League of Mayors for this grant from their City Catalyst Grant ...

Hurricane season began on June 1. How prepared are you?

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  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587