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Roof replacement begins at historical village

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village reported that the roof replacement project for the Rutland House, which sustained damaged during Hurricane Ian in 2022, was scheduled to begin on Oct. 14. As property owner and village partner, the city of Sanibel is funding the project and has ...

Sea turtle nesting season to end

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that sea turtle nesting season will end on Oct. 31. As of Oct. 22, its counts were: 868 loggerhead nests; 27,083 loggerhead hatchlings; 21 green turtle nests; and 607 green turtle hatchlings. The SCCF reminded the public to turn off or ...

Master Gardener volunteers to offer program

UF/IFAS Lee County Extension Master Gardener volunteers will host a free “Rain Gardens: Nature's Filter for Barrier Islands, Seminar and Garden Tour” class on Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sanibel Public Library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. The program will help residents understand ...

SCAL exhibit to open at library

The Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL) and Sanibel Public Library will present “Serendipity” from Nov. 3 through Jan. 6 at the library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. A collection of fresh, original works by SCAL members, the exhibition highlights the creativity, vision and joy of local ...

City provides update on Periwinkle project

The city of Sanibel reported that the repaving of Periwinkle Way began today, Oct. 23. The stretch of Periwinkle included in the project is from 500 feet west of Casa Ybel Road to approximately one-third of a mile east of Donax Street. The milling and paving will take place in the evening and ...

Lions Club to kick off holiday season

To start the holiday season, the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club will present its annual Feather Bingo on Nov. 4 at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, at 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 5:45 p.m. “Join us for a fun evening of Bingo ...