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SCIAR HOLDS WEST CARAVAN, BREAKFAST The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (SCIAR) held its Membership Breakfast and West Caravan on April 23 at its office on Sanibel. The guest speaker was America's Boating Club of Sanibel-Captiva Cmdr. Kelly Seaman. She informed and ...

After a soft opening on March 2 on Sanibel, Scooters Pizza Kitchen joined the SanCap Chamber for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 11. Co-owner Miles Sweiss, who conceived the restaurant with business partner Geno Accra, said the name Scooters conveys “that chill island vibe — the feeling ...

Naples-based A. Vernon Allen Builder expanded to a new Sanibel office about a year ago, and the SanCap Chamber made it official on March 19 with a festive ribbon-cutting. Known for its luxury home-building since 1951, the builder celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Co-owners Ryan Benson ...

Tamara Pigott, longtime executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB), will retire in July following a record month for air travel into Lee County. Pigott, who worked in Lee County government for 33 years, will retire effective July 8. She will be replaced by ...

The six-month management contract between the SanCap Chamber and Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce (GFMCC) has yielded strong results for the communities they serve. Feedback from members, businesses, chamber staff and community stakeholders has reinforced a decision for both to work ...

Decal program results in donation

Bank of the Islands recently made a donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Winner Cheryl Herbert was spotted with the program's decal on her vehicle, winning her the chance to decide which local nonprofit would receive a charitable contribution. She chose to donate the $400 to the ...