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Sanibel FlyFishers to hold event

The Sanibel FlyFishers will hold a Fly Tying Night on June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sanibel Fly Outfitters, at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Instruction will be provided for new tiers. Vises, tools and materials will be available. The event is open to the public. Those planning to attend are ...

Nature Nook dedicated to ranger

Part of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's Visitor & Education Center project, a screened-in component is underway beneath the administration building. Artistic habitat exhibits will welcome visitors to the Nature Nook, where visiting school groups will also gather for ...

FDOT provides update on causeway project

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reported that crews are completing the final items west of the toll plaza for the Sanibel Causeway. The 35 mph speed limit has been restored west of the plaza; reduced speed limits remain enforced east of the plaza. Pedestrians are not permitted ...

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates (EFWE) in Fort Myers is offering summer camp options for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and campers are separated into K-2 and 3-5 groups. The camps are educational and focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), and ...

The Sanibel City Council took the first step in moving forward with a proposed special assessment and assessment district for a now reduced dredging project for the Wulfert Channel at its recent meeting. On June 12, the council voted 4-1 on a resolution declaring its intent to establish the ...

CEPD updated on beach project

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) commission received an update on the beach renourishment at it recent meeting, as well as heard about the dunes staking project and more. On June 9, APTIM Coastal Market Lead Nicole Sharp spoke on the upcoming project. “It is currently still ...