Tickets are available for an inaugural event recognizing the giving nature of the islands community. Set to coincide with National Philanthropy Day, the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) will host its first-ever Generosity Breakfast on Nov. 18 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sundial ...
After being presented with the city's proposed updated budget, the Sanibel City Council approved the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at its second and final budget hearing. On Sept. 25, the council voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt an operating millage rate of 2.5000 mills, ...
The Sanibel Island Farmers Market is returning to the island with its first event set for Oct. 5. Celebrating its 18th season, the market will be held on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sanibel City Hall from October through May. Organized by Local Roots, which is co-owned by island residents ...
The Captiva Island Fire Control District's commission adopted the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during its second and final budget hearing, plus held a special meeting. On Sept. 25, the commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 to approve an operating millage rate of 2.2900 ...
The city of Sanibel reported on Sept. 23 that it is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Andrew Kraus, 39, a decorated aviator. He was one of four soldiers killed on Sept. 17, 2025, in a helicopter crash during a training mission in ...
A coalition seeking to maintain the longtime building height and density limitations on Captiva recently provided an update on its legal actions. On Sept. 16, Protect Captiva reported that a petition was collectively filed in court by the Captiva Civic Association (CCA), R.L.R. Investments and ...
