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Captiva library, county system offer programs

The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: ADULT PROGRAMS - June 1: Summer Reading Program Crafts (during operating hours) Enjoy a variety of table-top crafts and activities, including coloring pages. - June ...

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CFI'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM NOW OPEN The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) is accepting applications and nominations for its Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Class of 2027. The program brings together individuals who are passionate about the future of the islands and interested in becoming ...

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STUDENT VIDEOS WIN AWARD CATEGORIES The School District of Lee County held the 2026 Lee County Student Film and Television Award ceremony on April 28 at South Fort Myers High School in Fort Myers. More than 150 entries were submitted by hundreds of students from 24 schools. Awards were ...

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Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the library hosts a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on June 3 at 2 p.m. ...

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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 27 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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Junonia found on Captiva

Lara Wolf, of Westfield, New Jersey, found a junonia on May 11 at Blind Pass Beach on Captiva. She reported that it was her first time on the island. As a lifelong shell collector, Wolf had wanted to visit Sanibel for many years. “This is the first junonia shell I've ever found, and it's ...

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Guest commentary: Proposed property purchase for fire district

The Captiva Island Fire Control District is considering the purchase of property on the south end of Captiva for a maximum cost of $5 million. The property would serve as a long-term public safety investment for the community. The ideal parcel would be greater than 100 feet in width, a minimum ...

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City’s annual storm seminar to feature panel of local experts

The community encouraged to attend an island event in preparation for this year's storm season. The city of Sanibel will host its 2026 Hurricane Seminar on May 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. at BIG ARTS on Sanibel. Free and open to the public, it will be an informative event featuring a panel of ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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