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School district reports on bump in ‘disruptive behavior’

The School District of Lee County has seen an increase in disruption, insubordination and disrespect and skipping classes since the 2019 school year. The information was recently presented to the school board as part of a discussion on campus safety and how campus safety is perceived. Safety, ...

Captiva library, county system providing programs

Part of the Lee County Library System, the Captiva Memorial Library is offering the following free programming: ADULT PROGRAMS - March 27: Queen Victoria — The Grandmother of Europe from 2 to 3 p.m. An engaging session featuring a visual showcase that explores the life and family of Queen ...

Lee County Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - March 26: Lee County Charter Review Commission public hearing at 5 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Parks and Recreation Center, at 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers. For more information, visit https://www.leegov.com/charterreview.

Everglades program focuses on economics, water quality

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and The Everglades Foundation hosted the annual Everglades Update on Feb. 27 at the SCCF Bailey Homestead Preserve on Sanibel. SCCF Chief Executive Officer James Evans moderated a panel of experts that included: - Everglades Foundation Chief ...

DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The refuge is offering Free Winter Programs from now through March 30. - A free Pilates class will be held on ...

CHR team meets with state lawmakers

Community Housing & Resources reported that Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale, Executive Administrative Assistant Savannah Miller-Berg and Sanibel City Councilmember and CHR liaison Holly Smith recently traveled to Tallahassee to discuss CHR's appropriations request for its Riverview ...

County’s annual food-rescue campaign taking donations

Lee County Solid Waste's seventh annual “Donated not Wasted” food rescue campaign encourages seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning north. Join Solid Waste, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Waste Pro, Lee County Library System, Sanibel Public Library ...

Refuge’s WoW compares invertebrates, vertebrates

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge reported that through March 14, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's Wildlife on Wheels is enlightening students at Sunshine Elementary in Lehigh Acres.

Early voting kicks off for Presidential Preference Primary

The Lee County Elections Office reminded voters that Early Voting for the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary Election will run daily from now through March 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible voters may vote at any of the 12 Early Voting sites in Lee County. Florida law requires voters to ...

State restrictions on local fertilizer bans opposed

Given the recent releases from Lake Okeechobee, a Sanibel City Council member joined more than 50 other elected officials from around the state calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature to reject any legislation that would attempt to restrict the ability of local municipalities to ...