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CEPD sets millage rate and budget

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District approved its millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 during its Wednesday meeting. The commissioners unanimously approved its operating millage rate of 0.3617 mills for the levying of ad valorem taxes. The millage rate, is the rolled-back ...

Community Fundraiser to be held for Burnsed Family

A fundraiser complete with live music, food and a silent auction will be held this weekend to help support one of the island’s longtime families — the Burnseds, who lost their home to a fire. The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District and Captiva Island Fire Control District, as well as ...

Past staffers: History of unprofessional conduct on CEPD’s board

The allegations: Inappropriate comments made about their physical appearance. Directed to do non-job-related tasks like personal assistants. Screamed at and berated in public and private settings. Eight former Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) staffers — whose combined, overlapping ...

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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 ...

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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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Guest Commentary: New tax legislation

After Hurricane Ian, we all witnessed our islands come back one gift at a time. Some of what arrived made headlines. Most of it didn’t. Neighbors gave what they could spare, seasonal residents sent help before their own repairs were finished, visitors were moved by a community they had come ...

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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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www.captivasanibel.com

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