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School board updated on island schools

Remediation continues to be done at two barrier island schools within the School District of Lee County — The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary School. Operational Planning & Projects Director Frederick Ross provided an update regarding the Hurricane Milton recovery at the ...

Beach cleanup removes post-storm debris

Coastal Watch hosted the Love Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup on Nov. 2 on the islands. Over 200 volunteers removed 1,220 pounds of debris from Sanibel and Captiva's shores following the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “Our community's response to the Love Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup has ...

UPDATE: FISH kicks off holiday donation drive

UPDATE: Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, at 2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel, has been added as a drop-off site for FISH of Sanibel-Captiva's Thanksgiving Food Drive, running now through Nov. 15. ..... ORIGINAL (Nov. 1, 2024): FISH of Sanibel-Captiva is holding its Thanksgiving Food Drive ...

UPDATE: American Legion

UPDATE: American Legion Post 123 will be open on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from noon to 6 p.m. for a Membership Drive. There will be food and music. ..... ORIGINAL (Nov. 4, 2024): American Legion Post 123 reported that it is open on Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays and ...

City: Crews moving sand near Blind Pass

The city of Sanibel reported that Public Works crews are moving sand today, Nov. 8, near Blind Pass and Pine Avenue. As a result, Sanibel-Captiva Road may be intermittently reduced to one lane in the area. Crews will be flagging traffic. The work is expected to be completed by noon.

BIG ARTS' inaugural Fall Film Festival will showcase documentary filmmaker Andrew Rossi. Taking place on Nov. 15-16, it will offer attendees an opportunity to experience three of Rossi's renowned documentaries and participate in Q&A sessions with the critically-acclaimed ...