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City council taking applications for representative

The city of Sanibel is seeking a representative to participate in Lee County's Program for Public Information (PPI) under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The role will help residents understand flood risks, promote flood insurance awareness and support local outreach ...

DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The refuge will host Earth Day festivities on April 22, including special tours, crafts and other ...

County celebrating public safety telecommunicators

Lee County is recognizing April 12-18 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” and celebrating the professionals who safeguard the health, safety and well-being of the community. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is organized nationally by the Association of ...

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Refuge, DDWS to present last lecture in season series

The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series will conclude with Sanibel author Charles Sobczak on April 16 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Roost at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. He will share local natural science background and exploration advice ...

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LCSO: Driver at fault in fatal crash with cyclist

An SUV was on the wrong side of the road when it collided into a Sanibel bicyclist, killing him. At about 11:30 a.m. March 25, the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a vehicle versus bicyclist traffic crash involving a fatality in the 2400 block of Wulfert Road on Sanibel, just south of ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and MacIntosh Books + Paper, One Community, One Book will meet on April 16 at noon. The book club is designed to bring neighbors together through literature with local ...

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Guest commentary: A win for Florida’s wetlands and wildlife

In a win for the environment, a U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling that vacated the state assumption of section 404 of the Clean Water Act, leaving permitting power in the hands of the federal government. 404 permits are required for any project that seeks to dredge or fill ...

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Protect Captiva provides update on legal efforts

A coalition seeking to maintain the longtime building height and density limitations on Captiva recently provided an update on its legal actions. On March 23, Protect Captiva reported that court cases are “moving forward.” It provided the following summary on the pending litigation: - ...

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