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SCCF selected for charitable campaign

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) has been chosen to participate in Target's Circle Community Giving Program, a special charitable campaign. Now through June 30, shoppers can vote for the SCCF to help determine how the store's donation will be divvied up. Those with an online ...

CCA hosts sip, paint with artist

The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) hosted a Sip And Paint with local artist Sissi Janku on March 24 at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva. Participants painted colorful, whimsical sea turtles with acrylics on canvas — and came together as a community through creativity. There were ...

Decal program results in donation

Bank of the Islands recently made a donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Winner Marvin “Rookie” Bradley was spotted with the program's decal on his vehicle, winning him the chance to decide which local nonprofit would receive a charitable contribution. He chose to donate the ...

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CEPD workshop focuses on beach entrance designs

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission reviewed vegetative design and planting concepts for some of the island's public beach entrances during a recent workshop. On May 7, consultant and Coastal Vista Design founder Leigh Gevelinger presented to staff and Commissioner Rene ...

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Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Dance! Dance! Dance! with Ravah Daley will take place on May 13 at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Registration is required. An EmpowerHER Wellness Workshop will be held on May 13 from ...

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Sanibel Sea School to host sunset paddle

The Sanibel Sea School will host a Sunset Paddle on May 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. launching from Bowman's Beach, at 1700 Bowman's Beach Road, Sanibel. Led by lead paddlesports instructor Austin Wise, participants will wind their way through mangroves. Midway through the journey, they will pull ashore ...

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Guest Commentary | Save lives when you move with MADD

As one of Southwest Florida’s longest-practicing personal injury law firms, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith knows all about the dangers of drunk driving and, as community leaders, we are working to do our part to save lives. Supporting the cause For the ninth ...

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Decal program results in donation

Bank of the Islands recently made a donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Winner Marvin “Rookie” Bradley was spotted with the program's decal on his vehicle, winning him the chance to decide which local nonprofit would receive a charitable contribution. He chose to donate the ...

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