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SCCF to host Everglades Trivia Night

In partnership with the Everglades Foundation, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will host its annual Everglades Update — in the form of an Everglades Trivia Night — on April 23 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Attendees ...

Community chili cook-off supports FISH

The Kinzie Island community on Sanibel hosted a Charity Chili Cookoff on March 30 featuring six local chefs. Community-organized and led by Gretchen “Gee Gee” Gailey and Vicky Farrell, it celebrated the spirit of intergenerational giving, neighbor-to-neighbor support and enduring unity of ...

SCUCC to present musical performance

Part of its Music@SCUCC concert series, the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ (SCUCC) will present “American Opera Scenes and Arias” on April 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sanibel. The selections will feature Menotti, Gershwin and Bernstein. The performance is free and open to the ...

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South Seas to hold tarpon tourney, new golf scramble

The registration deadline is nearing an island event to benefit the families of service members. South Seas will present its third annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament on May 22 from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Captiva, followed by its inaugural South Seas Golf Scramble on May 23 for Memorial Day ...

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Temporary trail closure at Pond Apple Park

The city of Sanibel announced the temporary closure of a portion of the Pond Apple Park Trail to allow for necessary repairs to one of the boardwalk structures within the trail system. It reported that the closure is necessary so city crews can safely complete structural repairs and help ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Sound Bowl Healing with Dani will take place on April 23 at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. Teen Scene: Dive-In Big Screen Night will take place on April 24 ...

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Guest commentary: Wildlife conservation in Southwest Florida

Many people see Florida as a vacation destination. For my family and the more than 23 million people who call it home, it's so much more. Florida is a diverse landscape of beaches and islands, the Everglades, freshwater lakes and exotic wildlife that are awe-inspiring. To continue enjoying its ...

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Business Notes

FLORIDA TRUST TO OFFER SEMINAR SERIES Florida Trust Wealth Management will offer Domicile Day — a seminar series on establishing Florida residency, domicile status and estate planning — on April 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. at its Sanibel office. It will be simulcast at its Bell Tower office in ...

Did you attend the 1st Annual Earth Fair on April 18 on Sanibel?

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www.captivasanibel.com

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