Volunteer slots are still open for those who wish to lend a helping hand in cleaning the beaches this weekend. Coastal Watch Director Kealy Pfau said the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s (SCCF) Coastal Watch is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s international effort to clean ...
The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District approved their tentative millage rate of 1.3016 mills, which is a zero percent increase in ad valorem taxes. The commissioners also approved the tentative budget for fiscal year 2027, which is $30,853,878. The budget includes personnel services at ...
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District approved its millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 during its Wednesday meeting. The commissioners unanimously approved its operating millage rate of 0.3617 mills for the levying of ad valorem taxes. The millage rate, is the rolled-back ...
The possible elimination of community plans, the Captiva Community Panel president called “pretty heartbreaking” during its Tuesday meeting. The ability for communities throughout unincorporated Lee County have had the chance to formulate community planning over the course of decades, ...
Florida TaxWatch has released The Florida Taxpayer’s Voter Guide for the 2026 Constitutional Amendment, coming out as a "yes" on Amendments 1 and 2 and a 'No' on Amendment 3, the amendment touted as property tax relief. "In the guide, the taxpayer research institute and government watchdog ...
A fundraiser complete with live music, food and a silent auction will be held this weekend to help support one of the island’s longtime families — the Burnseds, who lost their home to a fire. The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District and Captiva Island Fire Control District, as well as ...
