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Limited tickets available for gala

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host its annual benefit gala, “Enchantment Under the Sea,” on Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. It will feature live music by The Rockefellers, an auction of original items and experiences, ...

Refuge officially unveils visitor center enhancements

Jan. 10 marked a day for celebrating new glowing touches to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel as refuge fans gathered to cheer the ribbon-cutting for Ranger Toni's Nature Nook, two Pollinator Gardens, and the return of the Welcome Archway. “Thanks to donors, ...

Weeds 'n' Seeds plant walk planned

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host a Weeds 'n' Seeds plant walk on Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. in the Sanibel yard of Advanced Master Naturalist and Sanibel Vegetation Committee Chair Barbara Wyskowski. A Florida-Friendly Landscaping professional, she has filled her yard with ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Refuge, DDWS to present next lecture in series

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Lecture Series will continue with wildlife photographer and author, biologist, and Florida resident Kirsten Hines on Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. The author of nine books, she ...

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Refuge officially unveils visitor center enhancements

Jan. 10 marked a day for celebrating new glowing touches to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel as refuge fans gathered to cheer the ribbon-cutting for Ranger Toni's Nature Nook, two Pollinator Gardens, and the return of the Welcome Archway. “Thanks to donors, ...

Weeds ‘n’ Seeds plant walk planned

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host a Weeds 'n' Seeds plant walk on Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. in the Sanibel yard of Advanced Master Naturalist and Sanibel Vegetation Committee Chair Barbara Wyskowski. A Florida-Friendly Landscaping professional, she has filled her yard with ...

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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Ribbon-cutting marks nearly finished Pointe Santo recovery

Following a soft reopening in March and steady occupancy growth since then, the Pointe Santo de Sanibel condominium complex celebrated its official grand opening on Jan. 9 with a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting. “We made a very intentional decision to rebuild Pointe Santo as true to its ...

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