The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club recently held a social at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel. Attendees enjoyed appetizers and drinks, along with an informative tour of the facility. Sanibel City Councilmember Laura DeBruce was also in attendance. The club extended ...
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission approved the not-to-exceed millage rate and budget hearings for fiscal year 2026-27 at its meeting, plus decided on iguana control and more. On July 21, the commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt a proposed operating millage ...
Myron “Mike” Klein, 107, of Fort Myers and formerly Sanibel, passed away on July 9, 2026. A man of remarkable wisdom, resilience and warmth, he was a visionary leader, devoted public servant and passionate conservationist who played an important role in shaping the island as it is known ...
The School District of Lee County will again offer Lee FlexEd for home education students. “We are excited to enter our second year of the Lee FlexEd program following a successful launch with our initial cohort during the 2025-2026 school year,” Cara Coble, instructional coach and content ...
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) has themed the 2026-27 season for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel “Wings of Renewal.” The revitalization entered its final phases on July 27 as the refuge's Visitor & Education Center ...
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Beat the Heat Beach Walk on Aug. 4 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Gulfside City Park, at 2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel. Led by the museum's educators, attendees will explore the shore, learn about local shells and mollusks, and see the ...
