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Officials urge: Be vigilant around the water

With temps heating up around Southwest Florida, bodies of water, from beachside to poolside, will see lots of activity. With more people in the water comes a greater chance of accidental drownings and other water-related incidents. May served as National Water Safety Month, with a history of ...

FISH to host public speaking workshop series

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva will launch a new public speaking workshop series this summer, giving community members an opportunity to strengthen communication skills, build confidence and become more effective speakers in personal and professional settings. The first session, “Speech Delivery: ...

Construction begins on SCCF intern village

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that construction began on its La Gorce Family Intern Village on May 4. The 30-bed housing project will support interns conducting research, monitoring, education and advocacy work. Designed by Boston-based CO-G Architecture with Amy ...

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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 May. The numbers are as follows: - Traffic stops: 418 - Traffic citations issued: 74 - Traffic warnings issued: 354 - Traffic radar ...

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Officials urge: Be vigilant around the water

With temps heating up around Southwest Florida, bodies of water, from beachside to poolside, will see lots of activity. With more people in the water comes a greater chance of accidental drownings and other water-related incidents. May served as National Water Safety Month, with a history of ...

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Sweepstakes honors National Seashell Day

Visit Fort Myers, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB), is celebrating a decade of one of its most beloved traditions with the recent launch of the “You Deserve a Shell-cation Giveaway.” In partnership with the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, the sweepstakes honors the ...

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Guest commentary: What does Florida mean to you?

For those who truly see it, Florida likely means the lush, vibrant landscapes, blue waters, and thriving wildlife populations we are lucky to be surrounded by. In Southwest Florida, maybe it means wide expanses of pristine beaches with natural dunes and plentiful shells, mangrove islands ...

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FISH thanks market as summer needs grow

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva recently extended its thanks to the Sanibel Island Farmers Market and its vendors for their continued support of the FISH food pantry. Each week during the market season, vendors set aside fresh produce, breads and other items that are collected, sorted and stocked by ...

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

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www.captivasanibel.com

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