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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and MacIntosh Books + Paper, One Community, One Book will meet on Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. The monthly book club is designed to bring neighbors together through literature with ...

Shell museum to offer class

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host a Marine Biology and Beach Field Lab on Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Gulfside City Beach Park, at 2001 Algeirs Lane, Sanibel. Led by marine biologist Chris Whitt, the hands-on course will cover finding and identifying ...

DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The free Winter Refuge Programs will take place from Jan. 5 through April 6. - The deadline for ...

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CEPD elects officers, OKs intern hiring

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission selected its officers for the new year and greenlighted the hiring of a few interns through a college program during its recent meeting. On Dec. 8, the commissioners held the annual reorganization of the board. Chairman John Wade, ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and MacIntosh Books + Paper, One Community, One Book will meet on Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. The monthly book club is designed to bring neighbors together through literature with ...

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Shell museum to offer class

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host a Marine Biology and Beach Field Lab on Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Gulfside City Beach Park, at 2001 Algeirs Lane, Sanibel. Led by marine biologist Chris Whitt, the hands-on course will cover finding and identifying ...

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Guest commentary: Oppose protection roll-backs to ESA

Federal agencies are currently working to roll back multiple existing regulations that are instrumental in providing Americans with the tools to protect our environment. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is sharing four very concerning proposed rule changes to the Endangered ...

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SCCF receives grant for UTV

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that its Sea Turtle Monitoring Program received a $16,899 grant in March from the Sea Turtle Grants Program (STGP). The funds were used to purchase a utility vehicle (UTV) for use during daily nest monitoring surveys on Sanibel and ...

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