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CROW taking registrations for summer camp

Registration is open for the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's (CROW) 2026 Conservation Summer Camp, a program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade focused on wildlife, conservation and applied science learning. It gives campers an up-close look at Southwest Florida ...

When health changes, planning matters

This season, Florida Trust Wealth Management collaborated with The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers to host the 2026 Shell Point Medical Breakthrough Lecture Series. The first program featured two distinguished doctors from Lee Health discussing distinct ...

Refuge provides update on gardens

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel reported that there is a new exhibit in the Children's Garden at the Visitor & Education Center. Designed by former Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni Westland, the Pollinator Pals Picnic encourages visitors to engage in the dining ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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SCCF preserve map features public trails

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it owns more than 1,900 acres across Sanibel, Captiva and the surrounding watershed, and it protects and also manages an additional 300-plus acres of preserve lands. Most of the lands are closed to the public to safeguard ...

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City announces road closures for holiday parade

The city of Sanibel reported that Periwinkle Way will be closed from Donax Street to Tarpon Bay Road on July 4 from 9 a.m. to approximately noon for the Annual Independence Day Parade. At 9 a.m., a detour for vehicles will be routed on Periwinkle at Donax to East Gulf Drive, Middle Gulf Drive, ...

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CROW taking registrations for summer camp

Registration is open for the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's (CROW) 2026 Conservation Summer Camp, a program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade focused on wildlife, conservation and applied science learning. It gives campers an up-close look at Southwest Florida ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Celebrating 250 years of America

The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this constitutional ...

Business

FISH kicks off annual drive for school supplies

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva is holding its Back to School Supply Drive for the 2026-27 school year. From now through July 24, donations of backpacks, notebooks, pencils, headphones, calculators, folders and other essentials can be dropped off at the following participating locations: - A Little ...

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Contact Information

www.captivasanibel.com

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