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Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - May 12: Sanibel Planning Commission meeting at 9 a.m. in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall, at 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit www.mysanibel.com. - May 13: Sanibel Fire and Rescue District meeting at 9 a.m. ...

Captiva library and county system offering programs

The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: CHILDREN PROGRAMS - May 6: Butterfly Craft DIY (during operating hours) Make your own butterfly life cycle craft. - May 8: Butterfly Craft DIY (during operating ...

Captiva Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - May 7: Captiva Erosion Prevention District workshop at 1 p.m. at its office, at 11528 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva. For more information or the agenda, visit mycepd.com. - May 11: Captiva Erosion Prevention District meeting at 1 p.m. at its ...

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Doc Ford’s to present Yucatán shrimp 7K

An island race will support enhancements at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. In celebration of National Yucatán Shrimp Day, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille will present its second annual Doc Ford's National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K on May 23 at 7 a.m. at its Sanibel ...

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Grassroots campaign raising funds for repairs to pier

An island community effort is raising funds for temporary repairs to the Sanibel Fishing Pier. Working with the city and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI), the Sanibel Fishing Pier Citizens Committee has started a fundraising campaign to get the pier operational again for the ...

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Islands tradition to offer baseball, camaraderie

Free tickets to the 33rd annual Sam Bailey's Islands Night are available for the community. The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will play the Tampa Tarpons on May 8 at 7:05 p.m. at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. The gates will open at 5:45 p.m., with a pregame parade set for 5:50 p.m. “Islands ...

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Guest commentary: New era of enrichment for county students

Early in the year, families across Lee County begin planning for camps, vacations and a well-earned break from the school year. But for many students — especially those who are already performing on or above grade level — summer can also represent something else: lost momentum. This year, ...

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Captiva Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - May 7: Captiva Erosion Prevention District workshop at 1 p.m. at its office, at 11528 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva. For more information or the agenda, visit mycepd.com. - May 11: Captiva Erosion Prevention District meeting at 1 p.m. at its ...

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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