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Preserving Paradise ventures to EAA, C-43 reservoirs

On Sept. 2, the 2025 Preserving Paradise cohort ventured into the field for their first experiential learning course, which focused on Everglades restoration. Preserving Paradise is a collaborative initiative between Captains for Clean Water, the SanCap Chamber, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation ...

FISH receives gift from Suncoast

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced a charitable gift of $5,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used for its Youth Backpack Program, which is a year-round initiative that provides essential nutrition to children in grades Pre-K through 12th from low- to ...

Periwinkle milling, resurfacing project to begin

The city of Sanibel reported that the Periwinkle Way Milling and Resurfacing Project will begin on Sept. 15. The stretch of Periwinkle included in the project is from 500 feet west of Casa Ybel Road to about one-third of a mile east of Donax Street. The work will begin with drainage repairs ...

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SCCF: Over 25,000 loggerhead hatchlings

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that less than two months remain of sea turtle nesting season. As of Sept. 10, it had documented 25,319 loggerhead hatchlings and 285 green turtle hatchlings on the islands. There were 869 loggerhead nests and 21 green turtle nests ...

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Periwinkle milling, resurfacing project to begin

The city of Sanibel reported that the Periwinkle Way Milling and Resurfacing Project will begin on Sept. 15. The stretch of Periwinkle included in the project is from 500 feet west of Casa Ybel Road to about one-third of a mile east of Donax Street. The work will begin with drainage repairs ...

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Entry deadline nearing for refuge’s photo contest

The submission deadline for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's annual contest for amateur photographers who enjoy capturing shots of nature and wildlife is set for Sept. 15. Sponsored by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge, the 33rd annual ...

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Guest commentary: Ensuring smooth and successful elections

Although the 2026 midterm elections are a year away, my team and I are preparing at every level to ensure a smooth and successful election process. We are updating our poll worker lists and Election Day procedures manual and actively recruiting for the upcoming year. Elections would not be ...

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FISH receives gift from Suncoast

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced a charitable gift of $5,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used for its Youth Backpack Program, which is a year-round initiative that provides essential nutrition to children in grades Pre-K through 12th from low- to ...

Did you participate in the Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale on Aug. 30 on the islands?

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www.captivasanibel.com

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