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CFI taking contributions for Giving Tree

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) recently launched this year's Giving Tree. Each branch represents a CFI initiative that uplifts the community, including: Power the Mission, fueling day-to-day impact and year-round community programming; Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program, ...

Kiwanis awards funds to scouts

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club reported that it awarded a grant to Boy Scout Troop 1740 to support the purchase of a new equipment trailer. It will be used to transport camping gear and supplies for outdoor adventures. The club noted that the trailer will make it easier for the troop to plan ...

COTI contributes to Protect Captiva

The Committee of the Islands (COTI) presented the Captiva Civic Association (CCA) with a donation to support the Protect Captiva legal fund. It was presented to CCA President Lisa Riordan at COTI's meeting in December, where Riordan also gave an update on the initiative's efforts. The COTI ...

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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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Letters to the Editor
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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 ...

Business

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The changing cyber security landscape

At this time of year, when so many of us have house guests, are shopping for the holidays and celebrating the New Year, bad actors are watching for opportunities to take advantage. At Florida Trust Wealth Management, we regularly train on the topic of cyber security to stay current on the most ...

Did you attend this year's annual Luminary Stroll?

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