news@breezenewspapers.com Although the 13th annual Bricks & Sticks fishing tournament was delayed a few months, the popular event raised $15,000 for Lee BIA Builders Care and attracted 61 boats (teams) and 30 sponsors Labor Day weekend. Lee Building Industry Association Events & ...
news@breezenewspapers.com The next Captiva Beach Nourishment Project is making progress with a survey scheduled next month and possible start date in May of next year. Tom Pierro, who is with Coastal Protection and Engineering and subcontracted to Aptim, shared an update regarding the ...
news@breezenewspapers.com The Captiva Erosion Prevention District received an update regarding the Redfish Pass Inlet Management Study last week, which is still at least six months out before they know of any outcomes due to concerns brought forth. Coastal Restoration and Modeling Program ...
news@breezenewspapers.com Although Captiva beaches were closed from the middle of March to the end of April, revenue for beach parking is up. Captiva Erosion Prevention District Treasurer Richard Pyle said for August, parking revenue was $59,000, with the budget set for $28,000. The ...
(Editor's note: To have an announcement added to the list, call 239-472-1587 or email Editor Tiffany Repecki at trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.) In light of COVID-19, the following announcements have been reported on Sanibel and Captiva to date: Bat Yam Temple of the Islands The Bat Yam ...
Intern Caitlyn Nalley recently arrived to help J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge with staff shortages in the coming season, thanks to funding from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge. Nalley graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in May ...
cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com An event that once opened Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers will return to its roots and open the newly renovated space. Expo Management Inc.’s Semi-Annual Home & Garden Show, now in its 24th year, takes place Sept. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to ...
trepecki@breezenewspapers.com Marking its fifth year, an island resort will host a USTA-sanctioned tournament for tennis players. The Sundial Beach Resort and Spa on Sanibel will host the 2020 Southwest Florida Clay Court Championships on Sept. 25-27. Open to USTA members ages 18 and over, ...
news@breezenewspapers.com The Sanibel Fire Rescue District on Wednesday set the tentative, not-to-exceed millage and budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year during the first of two public hearings at the fire station on Palm Ridge Road. The millage was set at 1.1089 mills, the same as last ...
news@breezenewspapers.comThe Captiva Island Fire Control District has seen a dramatic increase in their call volume over the last couple of months. Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said they had 49 calls last month, compared to the low 30s the two previous years. "I don't know if a lot more people ...
