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Shell museum finishes final phase of Great Hall

After nearly three years of rebuilding from damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel has opened extensive new, educational and permanent exhibits of shells from around the world. “Coming out of Hurricane Ian, we wanted to ...

SCCF, Players Circle to take part in global festival

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), Players Circle Theater and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) faculty, students and alumni will collaborate again on a global festival of short plays about envisioning a world beyond the climate crisis, with two productions in ...

Island businesses to host Shop, Dine & Shine

Sanibel's small businesses will come together to present Shop, Dine & Shine on Sanibel, a communitywide celebration taking place on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. Participating plazas, shops and restaurants will feature holiday shopping and exclusive specials. They will offer their ...

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City to begin north beach renourishment project

The city of Sanibel reported that it is starting a beach renourishment project designed to strengthen and protect the shoreline between Blind Pass and Bowman's Beach Park. The Blind Pass Beach parking lot will be closed for staging equipment beginning this evening, Nov. 21. - WHAT PROJECT WILL ...

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Refuge provides update on facilities

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel reported that as renovation work continues on the Visitor & Education Center, the restrooms are preparing to open. The Refuge Nature Store is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 24, along with the rest of the center. However, the ...

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TBE adds to pontoon fleet, resumes sunset paddle

Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) on Sanibel — the official concession to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge — has added two more pontoons to its fleet and resumed its Sunset Rookery Paddle. “There's light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to recovery,” General Manager ...

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Guest commentary: Lung cancer — taking charge of your odds

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but early detection can save lives. Because early symptoms often resemble those of other common illnesses, many people don't realize there's a problem until the disease has advanced. That's why regular screenings are so ...

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Refuge provides update on facilities

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel reported that as renovation work continues on the Visitor & Education Center, the restrooms are preparing to open. The Refuge Nature Store is scheduled to reopen on Nov. 24, along with the rest of the center. However, the ...

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