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Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Blooming with Love will be held on May 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Attendees will create a bouquet from a curated variety of blooms. Ages under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $19 for members and $24 for ...

CROW to hold volunteer orientation

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) will hold a Volunteer Orientation on May 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. It will include an overview of CROW and volunteer roles, along with a tour of the Wildlife Hospital. Volunteers assist with a range of tasks, ...

SPD: 'Slow Down Sanibel' is partnership in roadway safety

As part of its recent The Sanibel Community Safety Update, the Sanibel Police Department (SPD) shared the following information: Protecting the safety and quality of life in our community is a shared responsibility built on a strong partnership between the public and its police department. The ...

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Sanibel fishing pier project moves forward with city, county

Plans are proceeding for temporary repairs to and a full replacement of the Sanibel Fishing Pier. At its April 21 meeting, the Sanibel City Council voted 4-0 to approve temporary repairs to the pier pending its full replacement, along with a donor agreement between the city, Charitable ...

Planning commission OKs community senior center

The Sanibel Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the Santiva Islanders to operate and function as a senior center out of a suite in the Palm Ridge Plaza at its recent meeting. On April 14, the commissioners voted unanimously 7-0 on a resolution approving the permit ...

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 14th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament will take place on May 15. The ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Embrace ‘island time’ when on Sanibel roads

As your police chief, I'm proud to share the continued efforts behind the “Slow Down Sanibel” initiative — a community-wide commitment to keeping our island safe while preserving the relaxed, welcoming character that makes Sanibel so special. Our roadways are shared by drivers, cyclists, ...

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Planning commission OKs community senior center

The Sanibel Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the Santiva Islanders to operate and function as a senior center out of a suite in the Palm Ridge Plaza at its recent meeting. On April 14, the commissioners voted unanimously 7-0 on a resolution approving the permit ...

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