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New jewelry display installed at TCH

The Community House on Sanibel features a “retail shop,” including a jewelry display. The public can browse and purchase items made by the Shellcrafters, such as centerpieces, notepads and more, along with a variety of Shell Critter Kits. TCH is open on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. ...

FOROS donates to CHR

The Friends of Randy of Sanibel recently presented Community Housing & Resources with $125 in gift cards for all school-aged children of families in CHR housing to help with back-to-school supplies. The funds were raised by the sponsors, donors, gift givers and participants of the 44th ...

Florida silver palm is listed threatened species

The Florida silver palm (Coccothrinax argentata) is listed as a threatened plant species in the state. With its narrow leaves and slow growth rate, it is petite next to the native Florida thatch palm (Thrinax radiata). The fronds of the silver palm have deeply divided, narrow palmate leaves ...

CHR receives donation of bikes

Community Housing & Resources reported that two CHR residents recently received e-bikes, which were donated by Dorothy and Seth Hemming.

Monthly water sample results

The Calusa Waterkeeper recently released its monthly water sample results for fecal indicator bacteria on Aug. 17. For more information, including historical data, visit https://calusawaterkeeper.org/monitoring/.

F.I.S.H. highlights community partner

F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva reported that it contributes its success to its community partners — businesses and organizations both on and off the islands. In a collaboration, Trademark Roofing has worked with F.I.S.H. on a variety of projects, including a canvassing initiative in partnership ...