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UPDATE: Shell museum to host next lecture in seasonal series

UPDATE: The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel reported that due to technical difficulties, the lecture has been rescheduled to Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. ..... ORIGINAL (Oct. 16, 2024): The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel is continuing ...

UPDATE: Refuge reopens Bailey Tract post-storm

UPDATE: The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the Visitor & Education Center on Sanibel has reopened. ..... ORIGINAL (Nov. 5, 2024): As J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge staff continues work on Wildlife Drive and the Visitor & Education ...

Preserving Paradise wraps up with last session

In the final Preserving Paradise session of 2024 held on Oct. 29, the program's participants went to view and learn about Everglades restoration projects up close and personal. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that the day started with a tour of the Everglades Agricultural ...

SCCF trails remain closed post-storms

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported on Oct. 30 that all of its public trails remain closed due to downed trees and other debris from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It will notify the public when they reopen.

SIGC to hold monthly meeting

The Shell Islands Garden Club will meet on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The guest speaker will be landscape architect Mariah Landry. She will discuss the impact of this year's hurricane season on the barrier islands and incorporating resiliency ...

SCC seeking volunteers for clean up event

The Sanibel Community Church will hold a Clean Up Day on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The work day around the church campus will include cleaning out the garage and shed, picking up the grounds, pressure washing the teak furniture and such. Snacks and water will ...

DDWS announces new hire

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) recently hired Jeff Decker as philanthropic director in its mission to support education, conservation, wildlife, land acquisition, and research at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. A ...

Doc Ford’s donates to Captains For Clean Water

In a spirited move for Southwest Florida's water quality, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille recently donated $5,000 to Captains For Clean Water. Earlier this year, it created the Send It South cocktail. With every drink purchase, the restaurant donates $1 to Captains For Clean Water's mission ...

Carlin elected superintendent of schools

Republican Denise Carlin was selected as the new superintendent for the School District of Lee County on Nov. 5, a position that has not been left to the voters to decide since the 1970s. Carlin received 250,917 votes, or 67.93%, and her opponent Democrat Victor Arias received 118,456 votes, ...

Republican incumbents sweep county, state races

In county and state races across Lee County, it was a red sweep on Nov. 5 as the two-to-one voter registration held by Republicans was evident in nearly all countywide races. County voters overwhelmingly returned Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno to office in the General Election, as well as ...