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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. ARRESTS - Michael John Gelardi, 56, of 7701 Knightwing Circle, Fort Myers, was charged on Sept. 26 with one count of battery touch ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Mahnaz Bassiri will host Cardio & Strength on Oct. 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is required. Light ...

Refuge to open annual contest for high schoolers

The 14th annual “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography Contest will kick off on Oct. 1, with a deadline of Jan. 15. It invites high school students in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties to compete for cash, gift bags and other prizes, including $1,000 for ...

SCCF: More than 26,000 hatchlings

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that as of Sept. 23, its sea turtle biologists had documented 26,590 loggerhead hatchlings and 424 green turtle hatchlings on the islands. There were 868 loggerhead and 21 green turtle nests laid. Sea turtle nesting season will last ...

JOG N JAM offers individual, team competition

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that excitement is building for its 2025 JOG N JAM. Its signature, two-part annual fundraiser will feature the race on Nov. 1 at The Community House on Sanibel, followed by the concert on Dec. 6 at the 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva. Set for ...

Registration is open for the South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon set for Sept. 28 on the island. Sponsored by the resort, Lee County Sports Development and Trek Bike Shops Florida, participants will swim in the Gulf water, bike on a course closed to vehicular traffic and enjoy a scenic ...