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City to hold Strategic Energy Plan workshop

The city of Sanibel will hold a Strategic Energy Plan Public Workshop on April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel to help shape the future of energy resilience on the island. The interactive session will provide an overview of the project, explain why the city is developing ...

Sanibel Sea School brings marine science to life

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) Sanibel Sea School continues to engage The Sanibel School's middle schoolers through hands-on marine science and environmental education. It reported that the collaborative program supports classroom learning, while connecting students ...

FISH program supports mobility, independence

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva offers its Medical Equipment Loan Program, providing mobility and small, non-electrical medical equipment to neighbors who may need support during recovery, illness or while caring for a loved one. Part of its Senior Services but available to anyone in the island ...

Refuge provides update on gardens

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel reported that its two Pollinator Gardens at the Visitor & Education Center keep growing and getting better. The newest addition — three butterfly-shaped benches — are part of a selfie station. Refuge volunteer, Advanced ...

Kiwanis hosts annual spaghetti dinner

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club hosted its Annual Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner on Feb. 28 at The Community House on Sanibel. One of the club's major fundraisers, it featured an all-you-can-eat Italian feast of salad, pasta and meatballs — using the club's special recipe sauce — garlic sticks, ...

Area advocates meet with elected officials

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) hit the road to Tallahassee to meet with elected officials on Everglades-related priorities during the height of this year's recent legislative session. Joining SCCF Policy Associate Allie Pecenka on the trip were Kyra Sadat Ruben with the ...