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County commission enacts burn ban for all of Lee

Effective today, Jan. 20, Lee County enacted a burn ban for unincorporated Lee and municipalities due to increasingly dry conditions throughout Southwest Florida. The county commission voted to enact the ban at its meeting today, Jan. 20. The county's ordinance bans “outdoor burning ...

School board updated on state funding plan

Although the governor's budget was released before winter break for the School District of Lee County, it does not guarantee a certain amount of funding, but rather provides insight with fiscal future. “The governor’s budget is not actuals. It’s kind of an idea of where they might be ...

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 ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Letters to the Editor

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 ...

Business

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CFI presents event sponsor

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) announced that Lake Michigan Credit Union is the grant sponsor for its 2026 Volunteer Expo on Jan. 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. As part of the event, CFI will award $8,000 in community grants to ...

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