Kiwanis holds meeting with speaker
The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club welcomed Baileys-Matthews National Shell Museum Executive Director Sam Ankerson as its guest speaker at its recent meeting. He shared the impact of Hurricane Ian on the museum and its mission, highlighting the resilience and determination to restore the facility. Ankerson reported that the museum sustained extensive damage, including over 5 feet of surge and two breaches in the roof, and that more than 80% of their marine life perished. The damage amounted to over $2 million total. He shared the progress being made to restore the aquariums and sea life exhibits, adding that the museum is on track to be fully operational by the late fall. Ankerson also thanked the club for its support of the Mollusks on the Move program, which provides educational opportunities for school children. The club meets on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. For more information, visit www.sanibelkiwanis.org.