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Volunteers prepare flags for tribute

Over the course of one week in July, dozens of dedicated volunteers carefully tagged and prepared 2,977 American flags for the city of Sanibel's A Field of Heroes. Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the tribute will feature 2,977 American flags — one for each ...

FOROS supports island nonprofits

The Friends of Randy of Sanibel (FOROS) donated $10,000 to the Sanibel Sea School, part of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), on July 12. It applauded the organization's mission to instill youths with the knowledge and appreciation of coastal ecosystems in the hope that they ...

Doc Ford's announces winners

In celebration of National Mojito Day on July 11, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille awarded four people a $250 gift card through a lime jelly bean guessing contest at each of its locations. From July 5-11, customers could estimate the number of jelly beans filling a 16-ounce mojito glass. The ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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New hours for refuge’s Wildlife Drive

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on Sept. 1 to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and bicyclists. The refuge is at 1 ...

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Youths explore beach with Sanibel Sea School

The Sanibel Sea School reported that last month it welcomed nearly 80 kindergarten and first-grade students from the Naples-based Grace Place for Children & Families for two beach field trips. On the beach, the students searched the shoreline and shallow waters, filling their nets with ...

Island triathlon to offer multiple ways to participate

Registration is open for the annual South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon on Sept. 27 on the island. Hosted by the resort and produced by Game On Race Events, participants will swim the pristine waters of the Gulf, bicycle on a course closed to vehicular traffic, and enjoy a scenic run along the ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Lee Comprehensive Plan needs more analysis

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to vote on Aug. 19 to change the current land use rules to allow more residential density and more intensive commercial and industrial uses in the area of Lee County known as the Density Reduction/Groundwater Recharge (DR/GR) area. For a ...

Business

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FISH recognizes event supporters

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva recognized the following supporters of its 2026 JOG N JAM for their in-kind donations: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, Laura Ball, Bank of the Islands, Bubbly Latitude, Capt. Pete Rogers/Hey Mon, Celebrer, Charlie’s Island Gifts, Clinic for the ...

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