Lori Fanning, of Sanibel, found a cabrit murex on Dec. 7 near Blind Pass on Captiva. She reported that she has never found one before. Fanning has lived on the island for 11 years. To report a shell find, contact 239-472-1587 or trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.
Tickets are available for a holiday gathering that offers a fun twist for the islands community. The Community House (TCH) will host its Monthly Social on Dec. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sanibel. Kicked off in October and running through April, the events feature themed activities and ...
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) announced a new program for property owners. The CEPD was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for the removal of invasive species on the island. A total of $400,000 will be used for the removal ...
The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District recently celebrated its dedicated staff and their achievements. The district held its Annual Awards and Employee Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 6 at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. The holiday party was filled with gratitude and recognition for ...
A coalition seeking to maintain the longtime building height and density limitations on Captiva recently provided an update on its legal actions. On Dec. 15, Protect Captiva reported that its efforts are coming to a head as the year comes to a close. “The Captiva community is front and ...
(Editor's note: E26 hatched on Dec. 18 at 7:26 p.m.) North Fort Myers’ most famous pair was awaiting the imminent arrival of two new offspring on Dec. 18. Southwest Florida Eagle cam stars M15 and F23 have been busy incubating the eggs and keeping them warm as the first eaglet works its way ...
