A judge in Florida’s 20th Circuit Court has denied a petition challenging Lee County’s zoning approval for South Seas Resort on Captiva, which allows the approval to stand.
In his decision signed Oct. 21, Judge James Shenko denied the petition, finding the board’s decision was based on competent substantial evidence, applied the correct law, and provided the public participants with the required due process.
The Lee Board of County Commissioners was “free to rezone SSIR's property in a manner that honored Lee Plan policies benefitting the entirety of Lee County given the rapidly changing environment that required climate resiliency and economic benefits to the entire ...
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m. - ALL CLEAR - Travel lanes are now open
10:10 a.m. - The Sanibel Police Department is issuing a traffic advisory for Periwinkle Way between Anchor Drive and Yachtsman Drive on the east end of the island due to a traffic accident with a disabled vehicle. Both lanes on Periwinkle between Anchor Drive and Yachtsman Drive are currently closed. Please use caution or avoid the area if possible. An update will be provided when the accident is cleared.
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway, and the November FISH Friendly Faces luncheon will give participants an opportunity to learn more about their options and changes coming in 2027.
Camilita Aldridge, SHINE Program Manager at the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, will lead the presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 11 a.m., at Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Lunch is provided. Reservations are requested by Nov. 6 and can be made at https://friendlyfacesnov2026.rsvpify.com.
Aldridge will discuss Medicare options, ways beneficiaries may be able to save on Part D prescription drug costs and important changes taking effect in 2027. ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com
November, which is recognized as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, is being highlighted at the Sanibel Recreation Center with a few programs for the community.
“Hopefully every year, we can grow this month of awareness by offering more workshops to the community that gets the conversation going and keeps it going,” Sanibel Recreation Center Marketing & Events Coordinator Denise Dillon said.
She said last year was the first time they held an Alzheimer’s Awareness Month at the Sanibel Recreation Center. A community photo exhibit, Memory Lane, was also included.
The heartfelt photo exhibit showcases the ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com
A celebration of giving — time, talent and treasure — is the overall theme of this year’s Generosity Breakfast.
Charitable Foundation of the Islands Director of Community Engagement Savannah Kelly said Generosity Breakfast was held ...
Captiva Civic Association is pleased to recognize the Karen Bell Team as its 2026–2027 Season Sponsor, supporting a season of community gatherings on Captiva.
For Karen Bell, the sponsorship is a natural way to give back to a community that has been part of her life for decades. She moved ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club celebrated a special milestone during its Friday, Oct. 16 meeting, recognizing the club’s achievement of 100% Paul Harris Fellow membership.
With more than 90 members, this milestone represents over $90,000 in cumulative contributions recognized by The Rotary ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) annual Lionfish Challenge has come to an end, achieving record participation and lionfish removals since program inception, reflecting the growing statewide commitment to controlling invasive lionfish populations.
During the ...
At its first meeting of the season, Sanibel FlyFishers Club presented its first Glossy Gold Medallion to Joe Mahler, one of its original members, past president and current board member. He was recognized for his remarkable contributions to fly fishing and the community.
The Sanibel FlyFishers ...
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 ...
To the editor:
Progressives of the Islands published its 2026 election endorsements in this newspaper on Oct. 13. Since then, a new development has changed our endorsement in the Captiva Erosion Protection District Seat 1 race.
That nonpartisan race, for a four-year term, is between ...
A judge in Florida’s 20th Circuit Court has denied a petition challenging Lee County’s zoning approval for South Seas Resort on Captiva, which allows the approval to stand.
In his decision signed Oct. 21, Judge James Shenko denied the petition, finding the board’s decision was based on ...
