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Periwinkle Park team rescues hawk

Right before Christmas, the Periwinkle Park team helped a red-shouldered hawk that had become entangled in fishing line near the Sanibel River. It reported that as a result of staff's quick thinking and careful work, the hawk was safely freed and released back into the wild. Periwinkle Park ...

FISH announces board leadership, new members

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced its 2026 Board of Directors officers and welcomed two new members, while also recognizing the service of several leaders whose terms have concluded. After years of dedicated leadership, John Morse transitions into the role of past chair. FISH extended its ...

Kiwanis presents event sponsor

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club announced that Bank of the Islands is a gold sponsor for its Annual Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner, which will take place in February. The long-running tradition brings together residents and guests for an evening of food, fun and community spirit. The proceeds from ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Periwinkle Park team rescues hawk

Right before Christmas, the Periwinkle Park team helped a red-shouldered hawk that had become entangled in fishing line near the Sanibel River. It reported that as a result of staff's quick thinking and careful work, the hawk was safely freed and released back into the wild. Periwinkle Park ...

Refuge provides highlights of biology activities

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge biological science technician Avery Renshaw recently reported on the Sanibel refuge's biology activities. Givney Key, an important bird rookery island that is part of the Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the “Ding” Darling ...

Rotary takes part in restoration project

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club reported that the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is working to study, protect and restore Florida's oyster populations. It offers volunteer opportunities to help restore the oyster reefs. Recently, club members partnered with the SCCF to restore ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: How to reset, start the new year strong

After the gifts are unwrapped, the holiday feast is cleared and we return to our everyday routines, the emotional impact of the season may remain. It is common to retreat and avoid social interaction, turn to emotional eating or drinking or experience heightened emotions such as anger, sadness ...

Business

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Chamber, CCA celebrate latest neighborhood mural

In partnership with the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB), the SanCap Chamber cut the ribbon on Jan. 6 on a new mural on the side of the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva, shared by the Captiva Civic Association (CCA) and Captiva Memorial Library. The mural is the ninth out of 10 ...

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  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587