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CCP updated on wastewater project, more

The Captiva Community Panel (CCP) was updated on the potential septic-to-sewer conversion project for the island to connect to Sanibel at its recent meeting, as well as filled two seats for the new year. On Dec. 9, Wastewater Committee Chair and former Panel Member Jay Brown reported that the ...

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A collaboration with the Sanibel Public Library and MacIntosh Books + Paper, One Community, One Book will meet on Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. The monthly book club is designed to bring neighbors together through literature with ...

Shell museum to offer class

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host a Marine Biology and Beach Field Lab on Dec. 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Gulfside City Beach Park, at 2001 Algeirs Lane, Sanibel. Led by marine biologist Chris Whitt, the hands-on course will cover finding and identifying ...

DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The free Winter Refuge Programs will take place from Jan. 5 through April 6. - The deadline for ...

Alphabet cone found on Sanibel

Ben and Nicole Raab, of Baltimore, Maryland, found an alphabet cone on Nov. 29 at Beach Access 3 on Sanibel. The couple was recently married. Ben Raab is the son of Sanibel residents Michael and Cathy Raab. He has loved shelling on the island since 1986. To report a shell find, contact ...

Rain garden tour planned

The city of Sanibel will host a free, guided community rain garden tour on Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. at City Hall, at 800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. It will be led by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Master Gardener volunteers. A collaborative effort between ...