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Club’s fundraiser to support local organizations, activities

The Sanibel FlyFishers recently launched an online raffle to support its annual fundraising event. Being held this year in conjunction with the showing of the Fly Fishing Film Festival (F3T), the club's 2024 Spring Fundraiser kicked off on March 4 and tickets will be available until March 21 ...

Sanibel fire board picks contractor for station rebuild

The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's commission selected the contractor for the Station 172 reconstruction project and approved the purchase of a utility trailer at its recent meeting, as well as held a pinning ceremony for a staffer and heard about a recent medical call that crews responded ...

CCP updated about stormwater, sewer and more

The Captiva Community Panel received updates on ongoing initiatives at its recent meeting, including stormwater management for the Village, the proposed septic-to-sewer conversion, and South Seas' redevelopment and rezoning request and the legal work of the Protect Captiva coalition. On March ...

School district reports on bump in ‘disruptive behavior’

The School District of Lee County has seen an increase in disruption, insubordination and disrespect and skipping classes since the 2019 school year. The information was recently presented to the school board as part of a discussion on campus safety and how campus safety is perceived. Safety, ...

Tulips found on Sanibel

Olivia Caschera, 14, and Matteo Caschera, 11, both of Cleveland, Ohio, each found a banded tulip on March 10 at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sanibel. It was their first time back on the island after Hurricane Ian and they reported that the shelling on Sanibel was incredible. To report a shell find, ...

SPD releases weekly blotter

As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued on Tuesday that will include real time information about law enforcement response to criminal ...

Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the library has launched a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on March 21 ...

Captiva library, county system providing programs

Part of the Lee County Library System, the Captiva Memorial Library is offering the following free programming: ADULT PROGRAMS - March 27: Queen Victoria — The Grandmother of Europe from 2 to 3 p.m. An engaging session featuring a visual showcase that explores the life and family of Queen ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Mahnaz Bassir will host Cardio & Strength on March 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, at 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is ...

TCH Calendar

The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: PAINTING WITH FRIENDS Painting with Friends will be held on March 20 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bring you own supplies. Cost is a $10 donation at the door. For more information, contact Jane Hudson at ...