Two dogs perished in a vehicle fire Monday afternoon at Seahorse Plaza on Sanibel Island.
Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Deputy Chief John DiMaria said the call came in around 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 for a vehicle fire. He said when they arrived, the fire had already been put out by bystanders.
“Unfortunately two dogs perished. We don't know what started it. It's under investigation,” he said.
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday, Oct. 6 to authorize $3.97 million in interlocal agreements for Beach and Shoreline Program projects, part of nearly $13 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue budgeted for the program in fiscal year 2026-27.
The interlocal agreements are between Lee County and Barrier Island Parks Society, Captiva Erosion Prevention District, City of Cape Coral, City of Sanibel, Friends of Lovers Key, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc., and Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The interlocal agreements approved Tuesday authorize the work and reimbursement of expenses. The projects primarily provide for ...
She Sells Sea Shells is celebrating 50 successful years on Sanibel.
To commemorate the milestone, a special t-shirt featuring Sanibel’s prize junonia shell, has been designed and is now on sale. Six dollars from every 50th T-shirt sold will be donated to island charities. Those include the ...
The City of Sanibel announced that that the Beach Road beach access parking lot will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, Oct. 12, , through Friday, Oct.23, to accommodate construction associated with the City’s Lift Station Rehabilitation Project.
The parking lot will remain closed for the duration of the work to provide adequate space for construction equipment and to maintain a safe work area. The construction schedule may be affected by weather or other unforeseen conditions.
The City of Sanibel appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as these important improvements are completed to strengthen the city’s wastewater infrastructure and enhance its ...
Financial fraud is on the rise, and scammers are getting more convincing every day. Santiva Islanders has teamed up with Chase Bank to bring a free 30 minute seminar, presented by Chase Money Skills, that will help individuals recognize scams before they cost them and know exactly what to do if targeted.
The seminar will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Santiva Islanders Community Center, 2330 Palm Ridge Rd., Unit 11.
Attendees will learn the four tricks found in almost every scammer’s toolbox: pretending to have an existing relationship with you, offering a prize or threatening a problem, insisting you send money in a specific way, and pressuring you to act right now. ...
There’s a lot happening at the Sanibel Recreation Center this fall, with new classes, updated class times, new instructors and even more opportunities for the community to stay active and connected.
The Recreation Center rolled out an updated fitness schedule last week featuring ...
Fourteen raffle baskets filled with stays, dining, experiences, entertainment, artwork and local favorites are part of this year’s FISH of SanCap JOG N JAM, giving supporters another way to take part in the organization’s annual fundraiser.
The 2026 raffle brings together gifts from ...
The Greater Fort Myers and SanCap Chamber of Commerce announces sponsorship opportunities and open registration for its annual Golf Classic, taking place Friday, Nov. 13, at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, 949 Sand Castle Rd. on Sanibel Island.
“This highly anticipated event invites ...
To the editor:
This midterm will shape the direction of our state and nation for years to come. On Nov. 3, voters will decide whether to halt the slide toward corruption, economic inequality and the erosion of basic democratic principles. As we do every cycle, Progressives of the Islands ...
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum &
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium has welcomed Alex Edwards as marketing and membership manager.
Edwards is a Florida native, born and raised in Fort Myers. She started her career as a membership intern at Edison and Ford ...
