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Gull rescued on causeway treated, released

A laughing gull recently admitted for medical treatment after it was found entangled in discarded fishing line at the Causeway Islands Park has been released back into the wild. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that the bird was released on Aug. 15 after receiving ...

Chamber to hold first-ever Business Resource Fair luncheon

The SanCap Chamber's monthly luncheon meeting on Sept. 3 at The Community House on Sanibel will include a Business Resource Fair and feature guest speakers from Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO), local business-geared vendors, prizes and raffles. Registration and the buffet will ...

TRIM notices in the mail

Lee County property owners are getting their first look at their potential property tax bills. On Aug. 18, Lee County Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell issued the annual Truth In Millage (TRIM) Notices for the 2025 property values. The TRIM notice shows property owners the assessed value of ...

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Rec center to offer triathlete swim training

The Sanibel Recreation Center announced an upcoming Triathlon Swim Training program designed to help athletes prepare for the swim portion of their next race — and just in time for the South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon on Sept. 28. Running from Aug. 26 to Sept. 25, sessions will be held on ...

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Gull rescued on causeway treated, released

A laughing gull recently admitted for medical treatment after it was found entangled in discarded fishing line at the Causeway Islands Park has been released back into the wild. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that the bird was released on Aug. 15 after receiving ...

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Mighty Mussels game to benefit CHR

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will take on the Tampa Tarpons on Aug. 23 at 6:05 p.m. at Hammond Stadium, at 14100 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers. Five dollars from every ticket sold will directly benefit Community Housing & Resources (CHR) and providing essential housing for essential ...

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Guest commentary: Welcome back to what will be an amazing year!

Hello families, students, staff and our wonderful community, Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful, restful summer. As we start another school year, I am energized about all the amazing things we have in store. We're beginning this year with some wonderful news that sets the foundation ...

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Teachers union, school district continue negotiations

Contract negotiations will continue between the School District of Lee County and the Teachers Association of Lee County (TALC) next week. Last week, the TALC filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge alleging the district violated Florida law by unilaterally implementing a selective pay incentive ...

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

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