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Sanibelians take part in annual Tower Climb

Two islanders are raising funds to support first responder and military families, plus veterans. For the second year in a row, Team Sanibel — made up of City Councilmember John Henshaw and The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company Sanibel President Jeff Muddell — took part in the annual Tunnel to ...

City’s annual fertilizer ban to go into effect

With the arrival of the rainy season in Southwest Florida, the city of Sanibel is reminding property owners of the seasonal blackout period for certain fertilizers on the island. From July 1 through Sept. 30, the city's annual ordinance will be in effect. It prohibits the use of fertilizers ...

CEPD accepting applications for seat on board

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reported that Seat 1 on the board of commissioners is currently vacant, and the office is taking applications to be reviewed for appointment by the board. It provided the following information: HOW TO QUALIFY TO SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER? - You ...

County board bans smoking, vaping at beaches, parks

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 on June 17 to approve amending an existing ordinance, banning smoking and vaping at county beaches and parks immediately. The ban encompasses county-owned parks on the islands, including Bowman's Beach Park and Turner Beach Park on Sanibel ...

School district seniors score over $70M in scholarships

The School District of Lee County's graduating Class of 2025 earned more than $70 million in scholarships, which will be used toward costs at colleges, universities and technical centers across the United States. “I couldn't be prouder of these students; they are truly exceptional! They've ...

SPD releases weekly blotter

The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity. ARRESTS - Yosbany Jacinto Leon Martinez, 42, of 1972 Laurel Lane, North Fort Myers, was charged on June 20 with one count of battery ...