Initial property tax valuations for Sanibel have decreased over 2023 for the second consecutive year. The Lee County Property Appraiser's Office released its preliminary estimated tax roll values last week, which indicate a 1.80% drop for the city of Sanibel, but a 9.65% increase for Captiva ...
American Legion Post 123 will host a ceremony this week in recognition of Flag Day and the community is invited to attend, as well as bring any American flags that need to be retired. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially established June 14 as Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of ...
The Sanibel City Council approved the updated Shared Use Path Master Plan at its recent meeting, along with filling up to five positions at the Sanibel Police Department for its Ranger Program. On June 4, the council voted unanimously 5-0 to accept the draft plan as presented. The agenda ...
The candidate qualifying period is open for multiple seats with the islands' special districts. Qualifying for the November election opened on June 10 and it will run through June 14 at noon, according to Lee County Elections. Candidates could begin to pre-qualify starting on May 27. The ...
The Captiva Island Fire Control District's commissioners signed off on the prior fiscal year's audit at its recent meeting, as well as discussed the initial property tax valuations released by the county office. At the June 4 meeting, the commission voted unanimously 3-0 to approve a ...
The Lee County School Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Teachers Association of Lee County for fiscal years 2025, 2026 and 2027. At the June 4 meeting, Board Member Armor Persons said he was very disappointed in the union. He said they have been told that new teachers ...
