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Captiva fire board OKs referendum for land purchase

The Captiva Island Fire Control District's commission gave approval to proceed with a special election for a bond referendum to buy and improve some of the Rauschenberg property at its recent meeting. On Nov. 11, the commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 on a resolution calling for the election ...

SPD releases weekly blotter

The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity. ARRESTS - Tristen Kaleo Brown, 22, of 11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, was charged on Nov. 12 with one count each of DUI unlawful ...

Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics

The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. Family Bingo will take place on Nov. 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. Open to babies, toddlers and children and their caregivers. There will be prizes for the winners. Snacks will be provided. WEEKLY PROGRAMMING - ...

Sanibel Public Meetings

The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - Nov. 24: Sanibel Public Library District meeting at 9 a.m. at the library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit https://spldboard.specialdistrict.org/governance.

Captiva library and county system offering programs

The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: CHILDREN PROGRAMS - Nov. 19: Pumpkin Pie Craft (during operating hours) Pumpkin pie is the epitome of fall. Youths can make their own paper plate pumpkin pie. The ...

Junonia found on Captiva

Tara Lanigan, of New York City, New York, found a junonia on Nov. 9 at about 8:45 a.m. near Turner Beach on Captiva. She was walking in the water and the colors stuck out to her, so she reached down and picked up the shell. “I didn't even want to say it out loud because I didn't believe it ...