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Captiva Community Panel works to save Captiva Plan from elimination

The possible elimination of community plans, the Captiva Community Panel president called “pretty heartbreaking” during its Tuesday meeting. The ability for communities throughout unincorporated Lee County have had the chance to formulate community planning over the course of decades, ...

Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial opens Saturday at Alliance for the Arts

After months of planning, construction and community support, the Alliance for the Arts and Southwest Florida resident Gabrielle Bolen invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance for the Arts. The ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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CEPD board OKs assessments for beach project

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District’s (CEPD) commission signed off on the final assessment apportionment for last year’s beach renourishment project during its recent special meeting. On Aug. 31, the commissioners voted 4-0 on a resolution approving the final apportionment model for ...

Annual Redneck O’limp’ics to benefit veterans

The community is invited out for a day of fun wacky activities — all to support a great cause. American Legion Post 123 will host its 18th Annual Redneck O'limp'ics on Sept. 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sanibel. Free and open to the public, it will feature friendly competitions, live entertainment ...

Junonia found on Sanibel

Nate Steere, of Fort Myers, found a junonia on Aug. 15 at about 9:15 a.m. between Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel. He spotted the shell's signature pattern in the waves where the ledge of the shore was. “This is my first junonia,” Steere said. “Our family has loved the ...

Letters to the Editor

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Treat with dignity and kindness

To the editor: After the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Canada had our back. Thousands of Americans on transcontinental flights were diverted to Canada and welcomed, sheltered, and fed by Canadians. Furthermore, when the United States invaded Afghanistan to go after the Taliban and Osama Bin ...

Business

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Business notes (09/16)

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank sponsored Blessings in a Backpack packing event Sanibel Captiva Community Bank recently sponsored a Blessings in a Backpack Southwest Florida Chapter packing event to provide weekend meals to approximately 300 students at Franklin Park Elementary ...

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