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County launches program, board OKs action plan

Earlier this month, Lee County Government took two steps toward continued recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton: the LeeCares individual housing assistance portal opened for pre-applications, and the Lee County Board of County Commissioners submitted its Action Plan to the federal ...

Island golf tourney benefits United Way

The inaugural Sanibel Captiva United Way Golf Tournament was held on Jan. 26 at the Sanibel Island Golf Club on Sanibel. About 50 golfers took part and $15,000 was raised for the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. Bill Fellows served as event chair. The funds will go toward the ...

Volunteers sought for planting

Coastal Watch is signing up volunteers for an Adopt-A-Mangrove Participant Planting on April 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Woodring Road site on Sanibel. Participants are asked to bring their seedlings to replant. For years, the shoreline has been prone to erosion during storm and high wind ...

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Refuge to celebrate Conservation Carnival

To further its mission reaching and connecting with underserved urban communities, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will return to Lakes Park in Fort Myers for its 36th annual “Ding” Darling Day on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The celebration will also observe Earth ...

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Island golf tourney benefits United Way

The inaugural Sanibel Captiva United Way Golf Tournament was held on Jan. 26 at the Sanibel Island Golf Club on Sanibel. About 50 golfers took part and $15,000 was raised for the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. Bill Fellows served as event chair. The funds will go toward the ...

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Shell museum to offer beach walks

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will offer guided beach walks on April 23 and April 30 at 9 a.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel. Led by museum educators, they will include an introduction to local shells, exploration and ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides legislative update for Week 7

Updates from the seventh week of the legislative session included: - House/Senate Natural Resource budget proposal differences - Local Government Land Regulation passes last committee - Solid Waste (Auxiliary Containers) passes last committee With only two weeks left in the 2025 session, ...

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Doc Ford’s to serve as sponsor

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille on Sanibel is a sponsor and grand blue ribbon partner for the Sanibel School Fund's 2025 Blue Ribbon Golf Classic & Gala on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Sanctuary Golf Club, at 2801 Wulfert Road, Sanibel. The proceeds will benefit The Sanibel School. ...

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