The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club has a long tradition of celebrating the start of the holidays with its annual Feather Bingo. Due to Hurricane Ian and the post-storm recovery, the club has not been able to host its celebration the last two years. Yet, even with the impact of the storms in recent ...
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - Celebrate Holiday Shopping Night today, Nov. 20, at the Refuge Nature Store. - Photographer-artist Niki ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's Coastal Watch will host an Adopt-A-Mangrove Adoption Day today, Nov. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The program invites local community members to “adopt” mangrove seedlings to nurture at ...
On Nov. 6, 36 members from the America's Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva visited the new U.S. Coast Guard Station on Fort Myers Beach. Boatswain Melissa Neal hosted the group's tour. The three-story facility was constructed nearly three years after the Coast Guard dismantled its San Carlos ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club welcomed retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gary Bryant, with Mission United, as its guest speaker at a recent meeting. An initiative of the United Way, Mission United uses the United Way's 211 phone number to help U.S active military, veterans and their families ...
The Dunes Women's Golf Association (DWGA) recently kicked off its 2024-25 season. Opening day on Nov. 1 had 12 members playing the best 9-net scores format. Sally Shott won with a score of -5. The other winners were Grethe Christensen, Pam Hilbers, Molly Johnson and Sandy Sauer. On Nov. 8, ...
The Sanibel FlyFishers will hold a Fly Tying Night today, Nov. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sanibel Fly Outfitters, at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instruction will be provided for new tiers. Vises, tools and materials will be available. Seasoned tiers are asked to bring a few home tied flies or ...
FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that in a time of great need, it has been moved by the acts of kindness from individuals who visit and love Sanibel. Among these supporters are Brian and Kristine Shallenberger, a volunteer couple for FISH who have been visiting the island for over 45 ...
The Sanibel Community Church Women's Ministry will present a Q&A with Pastor Jeramie and Potluck Luncheon today, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon in Historic Chapel, at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. All SCC women are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share based on their last ...
The Florida Department of Transportation reported that crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and closed to public access, including from the water. The following work activities ...
