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FEMA grants county more time to respond

Lee County and four municipalities have been granted an additional 30-day extension to respond to the Federal Emergency Management Agency with documents that could change a decision by the agency to downgrade their ratings through the National Flood Insurance Program. The time extension will ...

More parent involvement and support for teachers and administrators was the overall message that came from the proposed updated School District of Lee County code of conduct on April 23. Constituent Services and Student Discipline Director Tammy Scott said the code was reduced from a little ...

The School District of Lee County continues to see an increase in students who have an identified disability — an uneven rise in students they serve. Student Services Executive Director Dr. Jessica Duncan said the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is for students ages 3-21. ...

Part of the Lee County Library System, the Captiva Memorial Library is offering the following free programming: ADULT PROGRAMS - May 6: Make a Handmade Bookmark (daily during operating hours) Never lose your place in a book. Make a handmade bookmark for yourself or a friend. Looking for ...

Business Notes

SCBWA TO HOLD ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE The Sanibel Captiva Business Women's Association will host its Third Annual Open House on May 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The event is intended to show member appreciation and welcome new prospective members. It ...

San-Cap Nature Calendar on sale

The 37th edition of The Sanibel-Captiva Nature Calendar is available for purchase, as well as the spiral-bound Blind Pass Tide edition that includes daily tide predictions for multiple spots and more. Publisher Jim Fowler explained that in addition to the same beautiful photographs and ...