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Coast Guard rescues eight from capsizing vessel

A group of eight — including children — was recently rescued off a boat near the Sanibel Causeway. At about 1 p.m. July 3, U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan about a 38-foot vessel taking on water in the Punta Rassa Channel. The ...

Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the library hosts a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on July 16 at 2 ...

Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - July 21: Sanibel City Council meeting at 9 a.m. in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall, at 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit www.mysanibel.com. - July 23: Sanibel Public Library District meeting at 9 a.m. at the ...

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Coast Guard rescues eight from capsizing vessel

A group of eight — including children — was recently rescued off a boat near the Sanibel Causeway. At about 1 p.m. July 3, U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan about a 38-foot vessel taking on water in the Punta Rassa Channel. The ...

Cabrit murexes found on Captiva

Sally Hoye, of Alameda, California, found two cabrit murexes on June 25 at Blind Pass Beach on Captiva. She spotted the shells less a foot apart. “This was the first time I've even seen a cabrit on the beach, so finding two — even though one had some condition issues — was an exciting ...

Conch, cone found on Sanibel

Quinn Petzoldt, 7, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, found an alphabet cone on June 24 near the Sanddollar Condominiums on Middle Gulf Drive on Sanibel. He was searching for shells with his grandmother when he spotted it. Three days later, he and his grandmother were out about 15 years in the water ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Sanibel looking better every day

The island is looking better every day, and your Sanibel City Council recently approved a landscaping project for Causeway Boulevard that will allow us to greet arrivals with even more natural beauty. The project will include 50 large canopy trees, along with numerous smaller trees and shrubs. ...

Business

Sanibel fire board sets tentative millage rate

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's commission approved the not-to-exceed millage rate and budget hearings for fiscal year 2026-27 at its meeting, as well as reviewed the chief's annual performance. On July 8, the commissioners voted 2-0 on a resolution to adopt a tentative millage rate of ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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