The Lee County School Board was told last week that the School District of Lee County will tap into the capital fund to offset an expected multi-million dollar deficit. “This deficit we are anticipating for next year we will offset with an increase transfer from capital funds,” Chief ...
The Committee of the Islands (COTI) named SanCap Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer John Lai as its 2026 Person of the Year during its annual meeting on March 8 on Sanibel. Board President Bill Millar presented the award, commending Lai for his leadership since he took his current ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that there are still a few notable wildlife species that have not been documented since before the storm surge from Hurricane Ian. Many of the species had a strong correlation with freshwater bodies, but there are still at least two ...
The Sanibel Tropics earned its first tournament win with a 24-6 victory over Florida Future at The Village School in Naples at the Southwest Florida Kickoff Classic, held on Feb. 27 through March 1. It marked the third grade team's second tournament appearance since forming in October. The ...
In honor of National Volunteer Month in April, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva extended its appreciation to the over 200 volunteers who give their time throughout the year to support neighbors across the islands. “Volunteers are truly at the heart of everything we do. They show up, they are eager to ...
The city of Sanibel reported that it recently launched a Dog Park Community Interest Survey. The goal of the survey is to gauge community interest in a potential dog park facility on the island. The information collected will help the city assess the project's feasibility and guide possible ...
