Florida has a new program for eco-minded for-hire fishing guides. The Florida Friendly Fishing Guide certification recognizes saltwater and freshwater fishing guides who are committed to preserving the future of Florida’s fisheries through sustainable boating and fishing ...
(Editor's note: To have an item or announcement added to the list, call 239-472-1587 or email Editor Tiffany Repecki at trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.) In light of COVID-19, the following announcements have been reported on Sanibel and Captiva to date: BAT YAM TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS The Bat ...
Registration opened last week for an annual event to benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva. Out of an abundance of caution and care for participants and islanders, the 12th annual 10K Race 4 F.I.S.H. will take place virtually this year. While the “official” date of the race was scheduled for ...
The shoreline stabilization project at Turner Beach Park is scheduled to begin next week. On Aug. 28, Sanibel Community Services Department Director Keith Williams reported that the city secured the development permit from Lee County in recent weeks — the last needed to proceed. “Which ...
When a hockey player breaks a stick, it used to go to the local landfill. Not anymore. At Florida Gulf Coast University, those broken sticks, as well as donated shafts from others, as going for a good cause that will make the waters of Southwest Florida much cleaner. It is called the ...
Sanibel Fly Fishers, a nonprofit affiliate of Fly Fishers International, has sponsored Mind Your Line this year. “Our club of over 100 members are enthused about partnering in this important endeavor,” President Pete Squibb said. “Our members are on the waters of Sanibel on a daily basis ...
The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: Senior Aerobic Exercise Senior Aerobics will be held on Sept. 2 at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with instructor Mahnaz Bassiri. Bring your own weights optional. A $5 donation is suggested. Current Events Current Events ...
The Lee County Mosquito Control District has scheduled aerial activity for Sanibel. The district reported that weather permitting, it will conduct an aerial night mission by rotor wing aircraft between sunset today and 2 a.m. Aug. 28 for the entire island, as well as Boca Grande. The district ...
Work to replace the fishing pier at the Matlacha Community Park was anticipated to start on Aug. 3, weather permitting. Lee County reported that the work is expected to be completed in the spring. Park patrons and residents may see equipment being staged in the area. Lee County Parks and ...
For Sept. 26, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge has designed three ways to celebrate National Public Lands & Urban Wildlife Day: - Visit Wildlife Drive free of charge from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Print out a scavenger hunt before you go, and be on the lookout for wildlife. ...
