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County reports on schedules for upcoming holiday

Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The county's holiday schedule adjustments are as follows: - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT All Lee County Community Development lobbies and phones will be closed on May 25. They will reopen for regular ...

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: - Wildlife Drive admission is fee-free on Memorial Day, May 25. The Visitor & Education Center and ...

SPD releases monthly numbers

As part of its recent The Sanibel Community Safety Update, the Sanibel Police Department (SPD) released “Island Safety By The Numbers” for the month of April. The numbers are as follows: - Traffic stops: 433 - Traffic citations issued: 99 - Traffic warnings issued: 347 - Traffic ...

Local Sports & Recreation

CEPD hears of apportionment, project request

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission was updated on the apportionment for the beach renourishment during its recent meeting, as well as approved a ropes and bollards project. On May 11, CEPD General Manager Brighton Heard reported that staff expect to have the final ...

City reports on holiday operation hours, refuse collection

The city of Sanibel's Administrative Offices will be closed on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. They will resume regular office hours on May 26. For more information, contact City Hall at 239-472-3700. Refuse, recycling and vegetation waste collection by Waste Management (WM) will not ...

Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Lee Health will offer body composition screenings on May 20 from 8 a.m. to noon. Free for Sanibel residents. Appointments are preferred by calling 239-472-0345. Sound Bowl Healing with Dani will take place on May 21 ...

Letters to the Editor

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 ...

Business

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: - Wildlife Drive admission is fee-free on Memorial Day, May 25. The Visitor & Education Center and ...

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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