Business Notes
MACINTOSH SUPPORTING PINK PROJECT
The SanCap Pink Project announced that Macintosh Books + Paper is a Let’s Pink Out supporter.
Throughout the month of June, when shoppers at the book store mention that they are a SanCap Pink Project supporter, MacIntosh will donate 15% of their total sales to support its mission.
The San Cap Pink Project thanked owner Rebecca Binkowski for her generosity and for giving back to the community.
CFI WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) announced that Bryli Antalick has joined the organization as its new program & administrative coordinator.
In the role, she will support a wide range of initiatives that advance CFI’s mission of inspiring philanthropy, leadership and collaboration for the vitality of the island community.
Antalick’s responsibilities will include assisting with donor stewardship, supporting fundraising efforts, coordinating community programs, helping execute signature events and providing administrative support for the day-to-day operations.
CFI noted that these priorities align closely with the position’s focus on strengthening donor relationships, supporting community engagement initiatives and ensuring organizational excellence.
She brings more than seven years of experience in corporate retail and business operations, with expertise in project coordination, relationship management and organizational support.
Throughout her career with Chico’s FAS and Versona, Antalick collaborated with cross-functional teams, managed complex projects, analyzed business performance, and cultivated partnerships with vendors and stakeholders to drive organizational success.
CHR ANNOUNCES NEW TEAM MEMBER
Community Housing & Resources (CHR) welcomed Chelsea Thomas as its new executive administrative assistant.
It reported that her energy, experience and enthusiasm make her a wonderful fit for the organization.
CHR added that it is looking forward to all of the great things that Thomas will contribute as it continues its work to support workforce housing and strengthen the community.
SEASONAL STAFF, INTERNS JOIN SCCF
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) welcomed its staff and interns for season.
The staffers include:
– Sea turtle technician Lizzy Hepworth: After serving as a morning nest monitoring intern last year, she is back. Hepworth has a marine science degree from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU).
– Horticulturist Evelyn de Chazal: Returning from Michigan, she was previously an intern at the SCCF’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center in 2024.
The interns include:
– Nighttime tagging intern Cori Bratt: She has a Bachelor of Science in biology, with a concentration in marine science, from the University of Alabama. In 2024, Bratt was a nighttime tagging intern.
– Nighttime tagging intern Meredith Fraker: An Illinois Wesleyan University graduate with a major in biology and minor in environmental studies, she has volunteered at a sea turtle rehabilitation center.
– Shorebird intern Matthew Francisco: An early-career wildlife biologist, he holds a Bachelor of Science in fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology from NC State University.
– Marine Lab intern Jane Keafer: A senior at Northeastern University studying environmental engineering, she has taken part in a range of internships, including green space restoration projects.
– Marine Lab intern Eliza Marino: A recent alum of FGCU with a bachelor’s degree in marine science and a minor in biology, she worked alongside the lab staff last year on oyster life history studies.
– Sea turtle intern Ashlyn O’Kert: She went to college in Montana and earned a Bachelor of Science in aquatic wildlife biology and environmental science. O’Kert worked as a caging intern last year.
– Native Landscapes & Garden Center intern Antonio Pinto: He is a graduate of Purdue University with a degree in ecology, evolution, and environmental biology.
SANIBEL PROMO VIDEO WINS AWARD
At the center of last year’s $80,000 marketing campaign promoting tourism and relocation to Sanibel, the video “Live. Work. Play.” won a Silver Telly Award in the General-Social Media category for the People’s Telly.
The SanCap Chamber and city of Sanibel joined forces to hire Simple Social of Fort Myers, the chamber’s publicity agency, to create and distribute it. The agency then entered the 30-second video into the 47th annual Telly Awards competition.
It succinctly describes island life to an up-beat with language like “It’s sunset every night and zero traffic lights.” The video appeared on social media platforms from mid-June through December.
The chamber and city voiced appreciation for their mutual partnership and thanked Simple Social on the successful campaign, as well as congratulated the team on the well-deserved recognition.
The Telly Awards recognizes excellence in video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, it receives over 13,000 entries globally. For the People’s Telly Awards, judges select nominees for the general public to vote for online.
The video is available to view on YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/sanibeltelly.