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Sanibel-Captiva News

Professional property managers and residential homeowners' association (HOA) presidents can take steps now to protect their community in the event of a hurricane or other declared major disaster. Lee County reported that FEMA regulations require that private or gated communities have a current ...

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that as seasonal residents return north and the island grows quieter, many older adults on Sanibel face increased isolation. It is working to ensure seniors stay connected, supported and engaged year-round. While isolation can affect seniors at any time, FISH ...

Music festival finishes with trio

The Sanibel Music Festival concluded its 39th season with the Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio on March 24 at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ on Sanibel. All hailing from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the trio is made up of renowned pianist Ana ...

SCCF selected for charitable campaign

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) has been chosen to participate in Target's Circle Community Giving Program, a special charitable campaign. Now through June 30, shoppers can vote for the SCCF to help determine how the store's donation will be divvied up. Those with an online ...

CCA hosts sip, paint with artist

The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) hosted a Sip And Paint with local artist Sissi Janku on March 24 at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva. Participants painted colorful, whimsical sea turtles with acrylics on canvas — and came together as a community through creativity. There were ...

Decal program results in donation

Bank of the Islands recently made a donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Winner Marvin “Rookie” Bradley was spotted with the program's decal on his vehicle, winning him the chance to decide which local nonprofit would receive a charitable contribution. He chose to donate the ...