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Why you need to be firewise on Sanibel

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that much of Sanibel's interior habitats are fire adapted, meaning that the natural ecosystem is accustomed to periodic fire to keep the habitat in balance. This is part of the reason that prescribed fires — also known as controlled ...

New hours for refuge's Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on May 1 to 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and bicyclists. The refuge is at 1 ...

CROW: If you care, leave it there

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) reported that it is baby season time. When it comes to baby animals, remember “If you care, leave it there!” CROW added that unless a baby animal is injured and needs medical attention, it is best to reunite it with the parents or leave ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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Island youths explore, unplug after school

On Monday and Wednesday, something special happens when the school bell rings at The Sanibel School. Instead of heading home or logging on to a screen, a group of K-5 students climbs into Sanibel Sea School's passenger vans with marine science educators and heads east — toward adventure and ...

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New hours for refuge’s Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on May 1 to 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and bicyclists. The refuge is at 1 ...

CROW: If you care, leave it there

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) reported that it is baby season time. When it comes to baby animals, remember “If you care, leave it there!” CROW added that unless a baby animal is injured and needs medical attention, it is best to reunite it with the parents or leave ...

Letters to the Editor

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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 ...

Business

2024 hurricane permits to remain valid

The city of Sanibel reported that residents and businesses will continue to use the 2024 Hurricane Re-Entry Permits for the 2026 season. If you have a 2024 permit, you do not need to obtain a new one. For those eligible who do not have a 2024 permit: - The residential (green) permit is for ...

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