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Captiva library, county system offer programs

The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: CHILDREN PROGRAMS - Sept. 2: Make A Banana Split (during operating hours) Children can make their own banana split craft. - Sept. 4: Make A Banana Split (during ...

Captiva Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - Sept. 8: Captiva Community Panel meeting at 9 a.m. via Zoom. For more information or the agenda, visit captivacommunitypanel.com. - Sept. 9: Captiva Erosion Prevention District first budget hearing at 5:01 p.m. at its office, at 11528 ...

Business Notes

SOUTH SEAS TO HOST SIP AND SHOP EVENT South Seas will host a Sip and Shop on Sept. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Shops at South Seas on Captiva. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit SouthSeas.com or call 800-237-6000. The Shops at South Seas is at 14830 Captiva ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Cardio & Strength with Mahnaz Bassiri will be held on Sept. 2 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is ...

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Guest commentary: Riverview II is investment in the future

A letter to the editor published in the Aug. 26, 2026, issue of the Island Reporter raised questions about Riverview II that require a response. Community Housing & Resources (CHR) welcomes thoughtful public discussion about affordable housing. However, several conclusions presented in the ...

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Fire district seeks feedback on hydrant art program

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District is seeking the community's input on a proposed new initiative. At the August meeting of the district's fire commission, staff presented a Sanibel Adopt-A-Hydrant Art Program, which would create an application process for island property owners, businesses ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

  • 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Unit #13
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587