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City launches new permit, rental platform

The city of Sanibel recently announced the launch of a new online special event permit and city facility reservation platform designed to make it easier and more convenient for residents, businesses, community organizations and event organizers to submit applications and manage requests ...

Sanibel Sea School holding summer camp

The Sanibel Sea School's Sea Squirts summer camps for ages 4-6 launched on June 8 at its new location at the Children's Education Center of the Islands (CECI) on Sanibel. “This exciting partnership brings together two organizations that share a deep commitment to nature-based education, ...

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: - Submissions for the “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photo Contest will be open from Oct. 1 ...

Volunteers sought for two events

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is seeking volunteers for a Gopher Tortoise Habitat Maintenance Day on July 16 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and a Trail Blazers at Shipley Trail — for Love Sanibel Back — on July 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sanibel. On July 16, volunteers will help ...

Recreation center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Framing The Wild: Snapping Sanibel will be held on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. with Casey Bradley-Gent at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The program is free, but registration is ...

Love Sanibel Back continues

Love Sanibel Back will continue on July 20-26 with Week 8, themed “Wild Mile Week.” Residents and visitors are invited to discover the wildlife, natural beauty and conservation organizations that make Sanibel unlike anywhere else. Each day will spotlight one of the island's nature-focused ...