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Mosquito control treatment by truck set for tonight

The City of Sanibel has received notice from the Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) that they will be conducting a treatment by truck tonight, weather permitting, between sunset and 2 a.m. The Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) provides mosquito control for Sanibel and the majority of Lee County. "Mosquito Season" typically runs from May through October and mosquito activity increases with rain, particularly after heavy rains that produce large areas of standing water. Due to the abundance of mangroves, wetlands and salt marshes, Sanibel is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. If you are experiencing a high number of mosquitoes at your residence, you can ...

Dogs perish in vehicle fire

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.

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 * Wednesday, Oct. 14: Make a Spooky Ghost (during normal library operating hours) Celebrate the spooky season and make your own ghost. * Friday, Oct. 16: Make a Spooky Ghost (during normal library operating hours) Celebrate the spooky season and make your own ghost. * Monday, Oct. 19: Make a Spooky Ghost (during normal library operating hours) Celebrate the spooky season and make your own ghost. The library is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call ...

Sanibel City Council directs staff to move forward with e-bike ordinance

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Sanibel City Council directed staff to move forward with developing an ordinance for electric bicycles, as well as implementing a registration program for class two and three e-bikes. The council voted on requiring class two and three e-bikes be registered for all ad valorem property taxpayers, on island employees and Sanibel residents last week. There would be no registration fee. “We have done things in a pilot program. This is a step. We can look again at the end of season to see what works and what doesn’t based on a season of watching this. It is best to do something rather than nothing and see how we learn from ...

AngelFISH Society to announce next community project at November luncheon

The AngelFISH Society will gather on Monday, Nov. 9, at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, for its annual luncheon. The event begins at 11 a.m. Luncheon attendance and reservation details are available at https://angelfishluncheon.rsvpify.com/. RSVP by ...

Food security leads community priorities for FISH of SanCap Resiliency Hub

When FISH of SanCap asked what community needs it should prioritize over the next 10 to 20 years, one answer stood above the rest. Food security was selected by 83.1% of respondents to the organization’s recent Resiliency Hub Community Survey, the highest response among all listed ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Sanibel Tropics receive $4,000 grant from Kiwanis Club

The Sanibel Tropics youth basketball program has received a $4,000 grant from the Kiwanis Club of Sanibel-Captiva Islands to support the continued growth of competitive youth basketball opportunities for island children. Sanibel Tropics founder and lead coach Dylan Murphy, along with ...

FISH of SanCap JOG N JAM raffle returns

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 ...

Letters to the Editor

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Election endorsements

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 ...

Business

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2026 Best of the Islands winners recognized

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com Last week local businesses, organizations and first responders gathered at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa to celebrate the 2026 Best of the Islands winners. “The Best of the Islands is one of the most loved events that the Island ...

Should Sanibel have miniature golf courses in the General Commercial Zoning District?

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