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The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium in Fort Myers is taking registrations for its Summer Camp program, which will offer a variety of fun, educational, and adventurous camps for children. Taking place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., campers will explore the outdoors, engage in hands-on ...

Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration is open for programs, outings, and activities at the department's traditional camps, middle school camps and specialty camps. Traditional camps are for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle school camps ...

The initial property tax valuations for Sanibel and Captiva have increased over 2024. The Lee County Property Appraiser's Office released its preliminary estimated tax roll values on June 1, which indicate a 1.05% increase for the city of Sanibel and a 4.84% increase for Captiva as part of ...

The Sanibel School held its final day of school on June 3 as classes let out for the summer. “They have been magical,” Principal Jennifer Lusk said of the last few days. Students took part in the Annual Talent Show, with the closing act provided by the faculty. “It was heartwarming to ...

The Sanibel City Council discussed a proposed special assessment to fund dredging in the Wulfert Channel and Dinkins Bayou area at its recent meeting, as well as approved a study related to the Sanibel Causeway and one focused on speed limits for three roadways. On June 2, the council ...

School District of Lee County staff recently discussed the Hurricane/Hazard Emergency Plan changes going into this storm season, including ways to assess schools and open them faster if a hurricane impacts the area. At the school board's meeting on June 3, Safety, Security and Fleet Operations ...