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CEPD board OKs assessments for beach project

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District’s (CEPD) commission signed off on the final assessment apportionment for last year’s beach renourishment project during its recent special meeting. On Aug. 31, the commissioners voted 4-0 on a resolution approving the final apportionment model for ...

The community is invited out for a day of fun wacky activities — all to support a great cause. American Legion Post 123 will host its 18th Annual Redneck O'limp'ics on Sept. 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sanibel. Free and open to the public, it will feature friendly competitions, live entertainment ...

Junonia found on Sanibel

Nate Steere, of Fort Myers, found a junonia on Aug. 15 at about 9:15 a.m. between Bowman's Beach and Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel. He spotted the shell's signature pattern in the waves where the ledge of the shore was. “This is my first junonia,” Steere said. “Our family has loved the ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Cardio & Strength with Mahnaz Bassiri will be held on Sept. 2 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 ...

Public can report horseshoe crab sightings

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that scientists will be studying horseshoe crabs in Collier and Lee counties and could use the public's help. Horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) can be found on many Florida beaches. Some people may have had the opportunity to come ...

Registration to open for youth camp

The Sanibel Sea School will present a free Community Camp, “I Spy a Seahorse!,” on Sept. 21 for ages 6-13 and for Counselors in Training (CITs) ages 13-17. The day will be filled with adventures on the bayside as campers search for the elusive seahorses. They will snorkel and seine, play ...