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Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the library has launched a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on March 12 ...

Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - March 12: Sanibel Fire and Rescue District meeting at 10 a.m. at Station 171, at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit www.sanibelfire.com. - March 17: Sanibel City Council special meeting at 9 a.m. in ...

Captiva library, county system offer programs

The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: CHILDREN PROGRAMS - March 16: Make a Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft (during operating hours) Make your own Leprechaun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. - March 17: Make a ...

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City council OKs phased approach to roundabout

The Sanibel City Council approved a phased approach to a Periwinkle Way-Causeway Boulevard roundabout at its recent meeting with the intent to put it before voters as a referendum, plus signed off on rate adjustments proposed by the Island Water Association (IWA) and discussed a speed ...

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County board green lights $2M for city fishing pier

The county commission recently approved more than $2 million to reconstruct the Sanibel Fishing Pier. At its meeting on March 3, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 to approve a transfer of $2,148,209 from the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) reserves to the Beach ...

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SPD releases weekly blotter

The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity. OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS - On March 3, a traffic stop was initiated on a vehicle for excessive speed. The driver was subsequently ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 8 legislative update

When asked by the press last week about the state budget negotiations, House Speaker Daniel Perez said, “we are not close enough” and “there is a fundamental disagreement,” leading to speculation that the 2026 legislative session was on track to go into overtime. For the session to end ...

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City council OKs phased approach to roundabout

The Sanibel City Council approved a phased approach to a Periwinkle Way-Causeway Boulevard roundabout at its recent meeting with the intent to put it before voters as a referendum, plus signed off on rate adjustments proposed by the Island Water Association (IWA) and discussed a speed ...

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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