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CFI continues Leadership Sanibel-Captiva program

The Charitable Foundation of the Islands' (CFI) Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2026 recently finished two sessions focused on the economic vitality and cultural life of the islands community. During the Business & Prosperity session on Feb. 18, program participants explored the forces ...

Foundation awards grant to CECI

The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation awarded a $250,000 grant to the Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI). The funding will support construction of a new building, which will be named Foundation Hall in honor of foundation's commitment. In 2022, Hurricane Ian destroyed one of CECI's ...

SCCF, partners write to water managers

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it and partners across South Florida joined a sign-on letter to ask the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps to increase flows to the Caloosahatchee Estuary. Sent on April 6, it asks water managers to ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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CROW holds ribbon-cutting for new sea turtle complex

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel marked a major milestone in marine conservation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25 for its new Harkey Sea Turtle Complex. The event celebrated the completion of the highly anticipated facility, which replaces CROW's ...

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Bailey Tract main entrance to reopen

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the Bailey Tract parking lot on Tarpon Bay Road and boardwalk adjacent to the Ani Pond and Airplane Canal are scheduled to reopen after construction by the end of April. Most of the tract trails remain open during construction, ...

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SCCF, partners write to water managers

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it and partners across South Florida joined a sign-on letter to ask the South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps to increase flows to the Caloosahatchee Estuary. Sent on April 6, it asks water managers to ...

Letters to the Editor

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Guest commentary: Thanks and gratitude to council, community

Community Housing & Resources (CHR) offers its heartfelt thanks to the Sanibel City Council for voting at its meeting on March 31 to allow the proposed Riverview II workforce housing project to move forward. Their thoughtful consideration and compassionate leadership struck the vital ...

Business

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CROW holds ribbon-cutting for new sea turtle complex

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel marked a major milestone in marine conservation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25 for its new Harkey Sea Turtle Complex. The event celebrated the completion of the highly anticipated facility, which replaces CROW's ...

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  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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