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City to host first-ever Touch-a-Truck for community

A free family-friendly event this weekend will kick off the city of Sanibel's Florida City Week. The Sanibel Recreation Center will host a Touch-a-Truck event on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youths will have the chance to learn about and explore the vehicles that keep the island ...

CEPD provides update on beach project progress

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) recently provided an update on its beach renourishment project taking place. “Work is progressing steadily along the shoreline, and we appreciate your continued support and patience as we restore and strengthen our island's most vital natural ...

Shell museum to present final lecture in series

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel is concluding with its seasonal Lecture Series for the summer and fall, which is being offered virtually via Zoom and for free. The final lecture will be: - Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.: “Gulf Seafood: Sustaining Wildlife and Our ...

Local Sports & Recreation

City to host first-ever Touch-a-Truck for community

A free family-friendly event this weekend will kick off the city of Sanibel's Florida City Week. The Sanibel Recreation Center will host a Touch-a-Truck event on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youths will have the chance to learn about and explore the vehicles that keep the island ...

CEPD provides update on beach project progress

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) recently provided an update on its beach renourishment project taking place. “Work is progressing steadily along the shoreline, and we appreciate your continued support and patience as we restore and strengthen our island's most vital natural ...

City provides summary of council meeting

The city of Sanibel released the following summary of the Sanibel City Council's regular meeting, which was held on Oct. 7 in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall on Sanibel: PRESENTATIONS - The council recognized Florida City Week, which will be celebrated on the island from Oct. 18-24, through a ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: The power of generosity — a ripple effect

As we approach the Charitable Foundation of the Islands' inaugural Generosity Breakfast, I find myself reflecting on what generosity truly means — not only to me personally, but to our entire team at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. For us, generosity goes far beyond writing a check. It's ...

Business

Trust company to serve as sponsor

Florida Trust Wealth Management is a silver sponsor for FISH of Sanibel-Captiva's 2025 JOG N JAM. The race will be held on Nov. 1 at The Community House on Sanibel, and the concert will take place on Dec. 6 at the 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva. Race registration is $50 for ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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