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Two upcoming golf events will benefit adults with special needs and local veterans and students. Trailways Camps will host its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on March 30, and the MG James L. Dozier Lee Coast Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold its 13th ...

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission heard about some follow-up projects tied to the completed beach renourishment and provided staff with direction at its recent meeting. On March 9, General Manager Brighton Heard gave an update on possibly tilling or leveling the ...

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. ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS STATISTICS From March 6-12: - Alarm calls: 8 - Total 911 calls: 35 - Traffic crashes: 6 - Radar ...

Junonia found on Captiva

Chris Casson, of Penfield, New York, found a junonia on March 7 at 8 a.m. at Blind Pass Beach Park on Captiva. His wife and he were staying on the island for a few days and decided to shell at low tide. Penfield reported that his wife's family has been visiting Sanibel for 50 years and had ...

Softball League

The Spring Co-Ed Adult Softball League held its season-ending tournament on March 11 at the Sanibel Ballfields at the Sanibel Recreation Center, at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. The game scores were as follows: - Game 1: Traders vs. Whitney's Bait and Tackle (21-16) - Game 2: ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Mahnaz Bassiri will host Cardio & Strength on March 18 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 required. ...