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Junonia found on Sanibel

Shelly Clarkson, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, found a junonia on April 4 at about 9 p.m. at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sanibel. She was shelling in the tide pools with her daughter, Bella Clarkson, and son, Nick Clarkson, when she spotted it. Despite being a bit covered by sand and other shells, ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Cardio & Strength with Mahnaz Bassiri will be held on April 15 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is ...

The Community House Calendar

The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: PAINTING WITH FRIENDS Painting With Friends will be held on April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your own supplies. New painters welcome. Cost is $10 donation at the door. LINE DANCING CLASS A Line Dancing ...

BIG ARTS Calendar

BIG ARTS, at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, will present the following: PERFORMING ARTS ABBAFAB: The Premiere Abba Experience will take the stage on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $59 for adults. FILM SERIES “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” (2025) will be shown on April 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets ...

CROW Calendar

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's (CROW) Visitor Education Center, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, will present the following: - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 Program of the Week at 11 a.m. The presentation will be on “CROW.” - THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Program of the Week at 11 ...

Experts predict ‘somewhat below-average’ storm season

One of the nation's top forecasters when it comes to the Atlantic hurricane season released its first predictions of the 2026 season on April 9, with some encouraging news for Southwest Floridians. Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers have predicted a “somewhat ...