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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. In partnership with Fashion First Workshops, Learn to Sew will be held on Jan. 7 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The workshop will cover sewing basics, fabric selection and pattern making, and stitching and practical skills. ...

TBE resumes eco-cruises post-storm

Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) on Sanibel — the official concession to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge — has resumed its eco-cruises as part its offerings following Hurricane Ian in 2022. “Explorer IV was a casualty of Ian. It ended up on top of mangroves and a handicap ...

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 are taking place from now through April 6. They include birding tours, a ...

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FISH to host monthly luncheon with speaker

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva will hold its next Friendly Faces Luncheon on Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The featured guest speakers will be America's Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva members Joanne Heroy Giller, Ed and Mary Holden, and Pat Schmidt. They ...

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City provides summary of council meeting

The city of Sanibel released the following summary of the Sanibel City Council's regular meeting, which was held on Dec. 16 in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall on Sanibel: PRESENTATIONS - The council recognized City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kelly for earning the Florida Certified Professional Clerk ...

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. In partnership with Fashion First Workshops, Learn to Sew will be held on Jan. 7 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The workshop will cover sewing basics, fabric selection and pattern making, and stitching and practical skills. ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Best safe sleep practices for newborns

Having a newborn is one of the most memorable and transformative experiences. It's a time filled with precious moments and many important firsts, from the joy of first smiles to the challenges of learning new skills, such as changing diapers and creating a safe sleep environment. Among all the ...

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DDWS elects new board members, announces officers

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) elected two new board members and installed its 2026 officers at its annual business meeting on Dec. 3 at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. The new members include Becky Clemens and Brian White, ...

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