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Local students take field trip to coastal habitat

On March 17, the Sanibel Sea School hosted an afternoon field trip for students enrolled in the Pine Manor Improvement Association's after-school program, in partnership with the Children's Advocacy Center. With school out for the week, the trip offered a meaningful way to stay engaged, active ...

San Cap Bank serves as sponsor

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank was a sponsor for the Sanibel School Fund's first-ever Casino Night and annual Blue Ribbon Golf Tournament on May 1-2 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. The Casino Night featured gambling, prizes, a live and silent auction, raffles and more. The tourney ...

Intermittent closures at lighthouse pier parking lot

On June 12, the city of Sanibel's Public Works Department reported that that intermittent closures of portions of the Lighthouse Beach Park Fishing Pier parking lot will occur over the next several weeks as Hurricane Ian recovery improvements are completed. As part of the city's ongoing ...

Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Sound Bowl Healing with Dani will take place on June 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. In addition, the center announced the recent completion of ...

Shell museum to hold beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will hold a Beat the Heat Beach Walk on June 25 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Gulfside City Park, at 2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel. Led by the museum's educators, attendees will explore the shore, learn about local shells and mollusks, and see the ...

DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The Visitor & Education Center, including the Refuge Nature Store and restrooms, Wildlife Drive and ...