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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 3-5 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 ...

Shell museum to hold new beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold the first of its new Beat the Heat Beach Walks on June 9 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Gulfside City Park, at 2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel. Led by the museum's educators, attendees will explore the shore, learn about local shells and ...

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: - Admission to Wildlife Drive is fee-free for the Semiquincentennial Independence Day holiday weekend on ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Love Sanibel Back continues

Love Sanibel Back will continue on June 8-14 with Week 2, themed “Welcome to Summer.” Residents and visitors are encouraged to celebrate the season by supporting the local businesses that help make the island a vibrant and welcoming community. This week's simple challenge is to visit a ...

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 3-5 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 ...

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Shell museum to hold new beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold the first of its new Beat the Heat Beach Walks on June 9 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Gulfside City Park, at 2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel. Led by the museum's educators, attendees will explore the shore, learn about local shells and ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Operational decisions do not represent balance

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Col. Brandon L. Bowman released an op-ed in February 2026 that stated: “Florida's water story in 2025 was one of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship.” It went on to state: “Our mission is shared. Our success is ...

Business

Love Sanibel Back continues

Love Sanibel Back will continue on June 8-14 with Week 2, themed “Welcome to Summer.” Residents and visitors are encouraged to celebrate the season by supporting the local businesses that help make the island a vibrant and welcoming community. This week's simple challenge is to visit a ...

Hurricane season began on June 1. How prepared are you?

Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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