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Sanibel firefighters take part in Brotherhood Ride

Two members of the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District recently took part in a statewide event to honor 24 fallen Florida heroes who died in the line of duty in 2024 while protecting their communities. Deputy Fire Chief John DiMaria and Capt. Mike Martin joined dozens of fellow riders for the ...

CCA to host reception for first art exhibit of season

The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) will kick off its Art Series for the 2025-26 season next week with an opening reception for the first of four exhibitions planned at the gallery in the coming months. “Tides & Times” will be on display from Nov. 20 through Dec. 19 at the Captiva ...

School district, teachers union reach accord

The School District of Lee County approved the Teachers Association of Lee County contract on Nov. 4, which officials say will further enhance teacher retention due to an up-to-7% raise. “I'm excited to keep supporting these teachers,” Board Member Sam Fisher said. “Some of this would ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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Refuge lands, waters open to public

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel reported that public access to its lands and waters — such as Wildlife Drive, the Indigo Trail, Bailey Tract trails and the Tarpon Bay Explorers — is open. It includes the restrooms on Wildlife Drive and narrated tram tours on ...

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Pen shells are common but far from boring

When you visit the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva, you will inevitably be greeted by an abundance of pen shells littered throughout the wrack line. Two species of these beautiful, fan-shaped bivalves are frequently seen: the stiff pen shell (Atrina rigida) and saw-tooth pen shell (Atrina ...

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Sanibel firefighters take part in Brotherhood Ride

Two members of the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District recently took part in a statewide event to honor 24 fallen Florida heroes who died in the line of duty in 2024 while protecting their communities. Deputy Fire Chief John DiMaria and Capt. Mike Martin joined dozens of fellow riders for the ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Year-end strategies for Donor Advised Funds

Between now and the end of the year is the perfect time to open a new Donor Advised Fund (DAF), or to make gifts from your existing DAF. As you are considering year-end tax planning, donating appreciated stock to a new Donor Advised Fund is a great way to establish a fund for your strategic ...

Business

article image - REFUGE DDWS CLOSURE

Refuge lands, waters open to public

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel reported that public access to its lands and waters — such as Wildlife Drive, the Indigo Trail, Bailey Tract trails and the Tarpon Bay Explorers — is open. It includes the restrooms on Wildlife Drive and narrated tram tours on ...

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