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TCH, SCA call tourney a success

The Community House (TCH) and Sanibel Community Association (SCA) presented the 1st Annual SCA Tennis Tournament on Dec. 6-7 at the Beachview Tennis Club on Sanibel. Men's and women's doubles took place on the first day, followed by mixed doubles on the second day. Open to levels 3.0, 3.5 and ...

Florida Trust serving as sponsor

Florida Trust Wealth Management is the presenting sponsor for the Captiva Island Historical Society's (CIHS) 2025-26 season. It will feature a slate of documentary film premieres, historical lectures, archival initiatives and community programs designed to illuminate the island's heritage. ...

Foundation supports local family

Community Housing & Resources (CHR) reported that a donation from The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation made it possible for a CHR family to move back into their home after the recent hurricanes. It extended its appreciation, noting that the foundation's timely and meaningful support provided ...

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Sanibel Sea School provides outreach update

The Sanibel Sea School recently partnered with The Heights Foundation to take youths on an after-school field trip to Bunche Beach in Fort Myers. On Nov. 13, 25 students joined marine science educators to explore the area at low tide. They took a walk and explored the waters with nets, where ...

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City offices to temporarily close today

The city of Sanibel reported that its administrative offices will temporarily close today, Dec. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an all-staff event. The offices opened at 8 a.m. and they will close at 5 p.m. The Sanibel Police Department remains open and available with normal operations. The ...

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Refuge provides update on wildlife

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that roseate spoonbills are not born with their bubblegum bearing. When they first emerge from their whitish to pale green eggs with brown spots, the hatchlings are covered in a soft, white, feathery down. A spoonbill's diet consists ...

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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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Foundation supports local family

Community Housing & Resources (CHR) reported that a donation from The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation made it possible for a CHR family to move back into their home after the recent hurricanes. It extended its appreciation, noting that the foundation's timely and meaningful support provided ...

Did you attend this year's annual Luminary Stroll?

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www.captivasanibel.com

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