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Orientation set for residents, business owners

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will present its Environmental Orientation for New Residents & Business Professionals on Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day-long workshop will introduce residents and business professionals who are new to the islands within the last two ...

Chamber welcomes back iconic Anchor Inn

The ribbon has been cut, the website is live and the iconic Anchor Inn & Cottages on Sanibel will begin accepting reservations on Feb. 1. The SanCap Chamber kicked off the celebration with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 20. “What a festive occasion it was,” chamber President and Chief ...

Lee Master Gardeners to present program

UF/IFAS Extension Lee County Master Gardener volunteers will present a free program, “Right Plant in Every Place,” on Feb. 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library on Sanibel. For Florida-Friendly Landscaping, the “Right Plant, Right Place” rule is the most important. ...

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Gala benefits Roots in Resilience

Roots in Resilience held its first-ever Green Gala 2025 on Dec. 20 at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. The event featured hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a screening of “On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries.” Supported by partners the city of Sanibel, Charitable Foundation of the Islands and Sanibel-Captiva ...

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Orientation set for residents, business owners

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will present its Environmental Orientation for New Residents & Business Professionals on Feb. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day-long workshop will introduce residents and business professionals who are new to the islands within the last two ...

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CROW removes fishing gear from island eagle nest

Fishing line and a hook were recently removed from an occupied eagle's nest on Captiva. On Jan. 13, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel reported that it became aware the items had ended up in the nest of Connie and Clive — and their eaglet, named CE14. “This ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 2 legislative update

During the second week of the 2026 legislative session, high-profile health care and education bills passed their respective committees, but equally important was the movement of several bills addressing past and future local government preemptions. The focus on local government this session ...

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Bank of the Islands serving as sponsor

Bank of the Islands is a canvas sponsor for the Sanibel Island Art Hop. Event attendees are invited to pick up a passport, then visit the participating venues. Each stop will spotlight talented local artists and provide an in-depth look into the vibrant and diverse arts community. The remaining ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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