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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A PickleBoo-Bash Tournament will be held on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Open to ages 18 and older, the indoor pickleball tourney will be a double elimination and feature two skill levels: 3.0+ and 2.9-. Prizes will be awarded ...

Exhibits on display at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS is hosting “Just Keep Swimming,” featuring the work of Marti Koehler, from now through Jan. 18 in the Mezzanine Gallery. On Nov. 1, it will unveil “Curious” in the Dunham Family Gallery and “I Am My Home” in the West Gallery. On display through Dec. 15, “Curious” will ...

County Solid Waste resumes post-summer schedule

Residents of unincorporated Lee County — which includes Captiva — town of Fort Myers Beach, village of Estero and city of Bonita Springs are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 6:30 a.m. Lee County reported that it is one hour later than the seasonal set-out ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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New hours for refuge’s Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on Nov. 2 to 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. due to Daylight Savings Time. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and ...

County board OKs beach, shoreline projects

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners recently voted to authorize interlocal agreements to fund 13 beach and shoreline projects throughout the county using nearly $6.5 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue. On Oct. 7, the commission approved the agreements between Lee County and ...

Motor club to hold monthly event

The San Cap Motor Club will hold its next Cruise-in on Nov. 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Periwinkle Place Shops, at 2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Coffee and donuts will be provided. The event is open to the public; no registration is required. For more information, visit ...

Letters to the Editor

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Guest commentary: Help save the Rauschenberg properties

As you probably know by now, the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has decided to sell its 22-acre property on Captiva located between Captiva's Village and South Seas. These 22 acres, which run from the Gulf to the bay, are substantially undeveloped and were the source of great joy and ...

Business

Pfeifer Realty presents top producers for month

The Pfeifer Realty Group named its top producers for the month of September. Greg Demaras was the top volume sales consultant and top listing agent. A state-licensed Realtor with over three decades of expertise, he offers a depth of knowledge and insight. Demaras was the 2018 Sanibel Captiva ...

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