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Foundation awards funds to school

The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation awarded a $30,000 grant to The Sanibel School. The funding will support its STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics — program. Since 2020, the foundation has granted a total of $142,000 to the school. While the majority of the funds ...

SCC to offer Vacation Bible School

The Sanibel Community Church will offer its “SCC Kids Vacation Bible School (VBS): Emerald Crossing” from June 8-12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The program is open to pre-K through fifth grade. “In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know ...

CCA hosts porch, patio event

The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) hosted its Cozy Up With Your Coozie Porch & Patio — the final one of the season — on April 15 at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva. The celebration featured food, drinks and fun, along with live music by Douglas Coventry. Attendees got plenty of ...

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Sanibel Sea School, Road Scholar wrap up season

On March 11, the Sanibel Sea School held its final guided beach walk of the spring season in partnership with Road Scholar, closing another chapter of experiential learning on Sanibel's shores. So far in 2026, marine science educators have led five walks for Road Scholar participants, with two ...

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FISH offering summer assistance for families

With the school year ending next week for the School District of Lee County, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva is reminding parents and guardians that assistance may be available for summer childcare programs. “Reliable childcare affects every part of a family's life,” Social Services Director Nitza ...

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CECI to offer summer camp for youths

The Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI) will offer its “Summer Camp: Rooted In Wonder” from June 8 through July 31 at its campus, at 350 Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel. Taking place on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every camp week will have a different theme. There ...

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Guest commentary: Proposed property purchase for fire district

The Captiva Island Fire Control District is considering the purchase of property on the south end of Captiva for a maximum cost of $5 million. The property would serve as a long-term public safety investment for the community. The ideal parcel would be greater than 100 feet in width, a minimum ...

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Foundation awards funds to school

The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation awarded a $30,000 grant to The Sanibel School. The funding will support its STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics — program. Since 2020, the foundation has granted a total of $142,000 to the school. While the majority of the funds ...

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