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FISH presents event sponsors

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced the following sponsors for its 2026 JOG N JAM: Anonymous, Breeze Newspapers, and Gator Country as premier; Maris Dental Studio, and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank as platinum; A Bit of Bailey's/The Island Store, Billy's Rentals, CLIMAC Heating & Cooling, ...

BIG ARTS provides outreach update

BIG ARTS reported that its Arts Education and Fine Arts departments recently stepped out into the community to host a vibrant, four-day outreach program at The Heights Center in Fort Myers. From June 15-18, the program engaged more than 120 students in grades K-8 as part of the center's summer ...

Bank of the Islands donates to boat

Bank of the Islands donated $8,500 to the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District for the purchase of a marine rescue boat at Station 172 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Like the one at Station 171 on Palm Ridge Road, the light-duty boat is capable of being hauled by a truck trailer or driven through shallow ...

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Bailey Tract fully reopened

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the Bailey Tract's new boardwalk and parking lot are officially open, making it easier than ever to explore the peaceful natural area. As part of the refuge complex, the tract offers visitors the chance to experience Southwest ...

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Doc Ford’s hosts Yucatán shrimp 7K

In celebration of National Yucatán Shrimp Day, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille presented its second annual Doc Ford's National Yucatán Shrimp Day 7K on May 23 at its Sanibel location. It attracted 305 participants and featured a seven-kilometer course in honor of the seven ingredients in the ...

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Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. It will host Lee Health's Blood Mobile on Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donors will receive a mini-physical that will include check of temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and hemoglobin; donors must be 17 years or ...

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Guest commentary: Protecting your vote

For many voters, elections begin and end when they cast their ballot. What voters do not always know is the work that occurs before, during, and after voting, and the multiple safeguards put in place that protect the integrity of our elections. As you prepare to vote in this year’s ...

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Bank of the Islands donates to boat

Bank of the Islands donated $8,500 to the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District for the purchase of a marine rescue boat at Station 172 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Like the one at Station 171 on Palm Ridge Road, the light-duty boat is capable of being hauled by a truck trailer or driven through shallow ...

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  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587