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TCH to present Monthly Social with theme

Tickets are available for a holiday gathering that offers a fun twist for the islands community. The Community House (TCH) will host its Monthly Social on Dec. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sanibel. Kicked off in October and running through April, the events feature themed activities and ...

CEPD launches Australian pine removal program

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) announced a new program for property owners. The CEPD was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for the removal of invasive species on the island. A total of $400,000 will be used for the removal ...

Sanibel fire district holds awards, employee appreciation dinner

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District recently celebrated its dedicated staff and their achievements. The district held its Annual Awards and Employee Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 6 at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. The holiday party was filled with gratitude and recognition for ...

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Alphabet cones found off islands

Teddy Majeski, 9, of Rye, New York, found three alphabet cones on Nov. 26 while kayaking near Blind Pass on Captiva. Jane Majeski reported that her grandson was visiting them for the Thanksgiving weekend. “Teddy has been visiting us on Sanibel his whole life and loves to shell,” she added. ...

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Cabrit murex found on Captiva

Lori Fanning, of Sanibel, found a cabrit murex on Dec. 7 near Blind Pass on Captiva. She reported that she has never found one before. Fanning has lived on the island for 11 years. To report a shell find, contact 239-472-1587 or trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.

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Scotch bonnet found on Sanibel

George Sherwood, of Ipswich, Massachusetts, found a scotch bonnet on Dec. 10 near Chateau Sur Mer on Sanibel. He has been looking for shells and vacationing on the island with Betsy Tobin for 10 years. To report a shell find, contact 239-472-1587 or trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.

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Guest commentary: Protect the waters of the United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to strip the protections from millions of acres of wetlands under the claim of providing “regulatory certainty.” The proposed rule change would narrow the definition of “Waters of the United States,” a term of art that affords ...

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Sanibel fire district holds awards, employee appreciation dinner

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District recently celebrated its dedicated staff and their achievements. The district held its Annual Awards and Employee Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 6 at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. The holiday party was filled with gratitude and recognition for ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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