As the season shifts here on our islands, there's a noticeable change in rhythm. The traffic lightens. The beaches grow a little quieter. Familiar faces head north for the summer months, and we who remain often find ourselves breathing just a little deeper. Summer on Sanibel and Captiva has ...
Delicious twice-baked Italian cookies can be served alone or with chocolate pesto. I like to dip them in chocolate pesto. This is one of my grandchildren's favorite recipes. Makes 48 cookies. (Chef tip: The secret of good biscotti is not to over bake them the second time, only five minutes on ...
Early in the year, families across Lee County begin planning for camps, vacations and a well-earned break from the school year. But for many students — especially those who are already performing on or above grade level — summer can also represent something else: lost momentum. This year, ...
Last week, the Florida Legislature met to discuss three issues during its Congressional Map Redistricting Special Session. The Legislature passed a new congressional map that creates four more Republican-leaning seats. The map could face a legal challenge as it may violate Florida's 2010 ...
To the editor: I concur with the letter to the editor from Arlene Dillon published in the April 29, 2026, issue of the Island Reporter regarding Sanibel Vice Mayor John Henshaw's opinion on the recent “No Kings” march held on Sanibel. I agree that Sanibel is certainly a sanctuary ...
To the editor: I was so calm, and extremely relaxed! It was the end of my two-week vacation, on Sanibel Island. I had spent my time doing exactly what I wanted in this warm weather paradise! Traveling to Sanibel Island from the Fort Myers airport, you drive over a scenic causeway bridge and ...
