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Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Summer Fun Days will be held on June 2-5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to grades K-8, they will feature games, crafts and swimming. Participants will need to bring their own lunch. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for ...

Household chemical waste collection set

Sanibel residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste — leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. Hosted by the city of Sanibel and Lee County Solid Waste, a household chemical waste collection event will ...

Volunteers sought for cleanup day

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) Coastal Watch is signing up volunteers for a Puschel Patrol Quarterly Cleanup Day on May 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Puschel Preserve on Sanibel. It will focus on mulching and removing overgrown vegetation to help keep the landscape healthy ...

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County rescinds burn ban amid increase of seasonal rains

The burn ban that has been in place in Lee County since Jan. 20 has been rescinded, as it was allowed to expire amid seasonal rainfall. The ban previously had been extended weekly since it was enacted. Lee County Public Safety is encouraging residents and visitors to use caution while resuming ...

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Library system to kick off summer reading program

Children and adults are invited to “Unearth a Story” from June 1 through Aug. 1 as part of the Lee County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program. This year's program will features numerous free library performances and an all-ages reading challenge with dinosaur and ...

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New hours for refuge’s Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on June 1 to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and bicyclists. The refuge is at 1 ...

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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 seeking community input via online survey

The city of Sanibel is completing a Strategic Energy Plan to help plan for energy resilience. “We are asking for your input to help address the community's energy needs and challenges,” it reported. “Please let us know about your energy challenges and interests.” The results of an ...

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