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CEPD offers reminders for turtle season

With the start of sea turtle nesting season, the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reminded the public that the island's beaches serve as important nesting habitat from May 1 through Oct. 31. “During this time, small actions by everyone on the beach can make a meaningful difference ...

A New Year's resolution: Cyber vigilance

At Florida Trust Wealth Management, we regularly train on the topic of cyber security to stay current on the most frequent or escalating trends in cyber scams and how to deal with them for the benefit of our clients and company. Too often we hear of friends, family members or neighbors who have ...

SCCF: Lee Plan amendments could put DR/GR at risk

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted on April 21 to direct staff to prepare amendments to the Lee Plan. The amendments were related to the Southeast Lee Community Plan Area, to “manage growth, streamline the Southeast ...

Local Sports & Recreation

CROW warns about feeding pelicans, other seabirds

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) reported that with the expanded 2026 recreational red snapper season in Florida, it is reminding anglers that feeding pelicans and other seabirds fish scraps can unintentionally cause serious injury or death. CROW's wildlife rehabilitators ...

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City provides safety tips for living with alligators

The city of Sanibel reported that the island contains over 2,200 acres of freshwater wetlands that provide habitat for a sizable population of alligators. Since many residential neighborhoods contain lakes or interface with conservation lands containing wetlands, interaction with alligators is ...

CEPD offers reminders for turtle season

With the start of sea turtle nesting season, the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reminded the public that the island's beaches serve as important nesting habitat from May 1 through Oct. 31. “During this time, small actions by everyone on the beach can make a meaningful difference ...

Letters to the Editor

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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 ...

Business

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Love talks chocolate, secrets to success at luncheon

The SanCap Chamber and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce held a joint business luncheon meeting on April 14 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. Celebrating Norman Love Confections' 25th year coming up in October, co-founder Norman Love shared insights from ...

What do you think about the school district's budget cuts?

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www.captivasanibel.com

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