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Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - May 21: Sanibel Public Library District meeting at 9 a.m. at the library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit https://spldboard.specialdistrict.org/governance. - May 26: Sanibel Planning Commission ...

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 20: Butterfly Craft DIY (during operating hours) Make your own butterfly life cycle craft. - May 22: Butterfly Craft DIY (during operating ...

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SHELL MUSEUM EARNS RE-ACCREDITATION The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium announced that it has achieved re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The highest national recognition afforded to museums, accreditation signifies excellence to the museum ...

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Kiwanis to host annual ‘King of the Rock’

Registration is still open for a golf tourney to support island youths and scholarships for students. The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club will host the 10th Annual Doc Ford's Invitational 2026 “King of the Rock” Tournament on May 30 at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel. The ...

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Captiva panel updated on county project, bikes and more

The Captiva Community Panel received an update on the county's infrastructure project for the island at its recent meeting, plus information on bike regulations and a life jacket loaner program. On May 12, Panel Member and Infrastructure Committee Member Mike Bennett reported on the mitigation ...

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Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Cardio & Strength with Mahnaz Bassiri will be held on May 20 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is ...

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Guest commentary: Prepare now for hurricane season

As we approach the start of hurricane season on June 1, I want to take a moment to encourage all of our residents to begin preparing now. For many of you, this is a familiar process, but we also have new members of our community who may be experiencing their first Florida hurricane season. No ...

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Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - May 21: Sanibel Public Library District meeting at 9 a.m. at the library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit https://spldboard.specialdistrict.org/governance. - May 26: Sanibel Planning Commission ...

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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