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SCCF, partners support NOAA funding

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it and partners recently signed a letter supporting funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It noted that the NOAA is a vital agency for all Floridians. From storm tracking and harmful algal bloom ...

Kiwanis holds meetings with speakers

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club recently welcomed city of Sanibel Vice Mayor Holly Smith as its guest speaker at a meeting. She shared a legislative update on issues that matter to Sanibel and communities across Florida, along with insights from her role as president of the Florida League of ...

Shell museum presents event sponsors

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium announced that A Bit of Bailey's, Congress Jewelers and The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market were sponsors for its second annual Prosecco & Pearls on March 26 on Sanibel. Attendees had the opportunity to stroll the museum's ...

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Student winners named in annual refuge contest

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) recently announced the winners and finalists in the 12th annual “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography Contest at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Sponsored by the Theodore ...

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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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Guest commentary: Oppose harmful changes to Endangered Species Act

Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day which marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. One of the crowning achievements that came out of that time was the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, which has been responsible for saving hundreds of ...

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Shell museum presents event sponsors

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium announced that A Bit of Bailey's, Congress Jewelers and The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market were sponsors for its second annual Prosecco & Pearls on March 26 on Sanibel. Attendees had the opportunity to stroll the museum's ...

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

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