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Event wraps up anniversary celebration for city

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the city of Sanibel installed the new Sanibel Time Capsule. The commemorative event took place in front of city hall, where city leaders gathered with the community to seal the time capsule and emphasize the importance of community traditions. City Manager Dana ...

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. In partnership with Fashion First Workshops, a Sewing Class will be held on Jan. 21 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The session will be on “Learn To Hem And Sew A Button.” Attendees will learn practical skills for every ...

SCCF to host film screening

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host a film screening of “The Little Things That Run the World” on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Attendees will learn about the evolution and ecology of flying insects and their ...

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Sanibel fire enacts burn ban, suspends permits

In coordination with the Lee County Commission and the State of Local Emergency that it enacted today, Jan. 20, the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District reported that it is implementing a strict burn ban across the district effective immediately. “Due to these emergency measures, we are ...

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CEPD talks next steps for beach dunes

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission provided direction on a proposal to complete the dune restoration following the finished beach renourishment at its recent meeting. On Jan. 12, General Manager Brighton Heard presented staff's proposed next steps. The proposal ...

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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, a Sewing Class will be held on Jan. 21 from noon to 2:30 p.m. The session will be on “Learn To Hem And Sew A Button.” Attendees will learn practical skills for every ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 1 legislative update

The 2026 Florida legislative session began on Jan. 13, with Gov. Ron DeSantis presenting his State of the State address to spotlight his priorities for the upcoming session. He spoke about property tax relief, and emphasized education and transportation spending and continued debt ...

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John R. Wood announces monthly top producers

John R. Wood Christie's International Real Estate announced its top producing agents for the months of October and November for the Sanibel/Captiva offices. For October, they are: - Top Sales Team: LeAne Suarez Group - Top Sales Volume Single Agent: Babs Maughan For November, they are: - ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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