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FISH, LCSO to present free workshop

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva and the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) will host a community workshop on Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel. “Frauds, Scams & Identity Theft” will be led by LCSO Crime Prevention Practitioner Chelsea ...

Refuge temporarily closes part of tract

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that it closed the Bailey Tract parking lot on Tarpon Bay Road and boardwalk adjacent to the Ani Pond and Airplane Canal this week for construction activities associated with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. The landfall of Hurricane ...

SCCF receives grants from shell club

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) was awarded $15,000 in grant funds from the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club (SCSC). Its Coastal Watch, Sanibel Sea School and Marine Laboratory will each receive a $5,000 grant. The funding for Coastal Watch will support a volunteer-driven oyster ...

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Refuge temporarily closes part of tract

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that it closed the Bailey Tract parking lot on Tarpon Bay Road and boardwalk adjacent to the Ani Pond and Airplane Canal this week for construction activities associated with Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. The landfall of Hurricane ...

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Roskamp coming to island for red tide study

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that the Sarasota-based Roskamp Institute is returning to Sanibel next week to give islanders the opportunity to participate in a four-year study examining the health effects of aerosolized brevetoxin exposure from red tide. Roskamp ...

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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 ...

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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CFI presents next Leadership Sanibel-Captiva

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) announced the Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2026, marking the program's fourth cohort of emerging and established community leaders. It launched the Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program in 2021 with the mission of connecting and inspiring the ...

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