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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has awarded the concession contract for the Tarpon Bay Recreation Area at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel to Tarpon Bay Explorers. June 1 marked the first day of the 10-year contract, which has a five-year optional ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that as the humidity builds and daily temperatures start to rise, it is clear that summer is quickly approaching in Southwest Florida. While these environmental changes are expected annually, a new seasonal trend may be on the rise — ...

Presented by the Friends of Randy of Sanibel, the 4th of July Road Rally will take place on July 4 starting at noon at The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market on Sanibel and registration is open. Marking its 44th year, this year's proceeds will benefit F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva. Also, a ...

The first annual South Seas Tarpon Tournament took place on May 17 at the resort on Captiva. Thirty-one captains and 111 anglers took part in the event for $32,000 in prize money. The winning teams included: Owens Corning Lumber with four catches and a $16,000 payout, led by Capt. William ...

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A ribbon-cutting was held on May 23 for the grand reopening of the ballfields. Mayor Richard Johnson threw out the first pitch on Field 1. MudBugs Cajun Kitchen provided free food and Kona Ice was onsite. The ...

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The refuge is offering Free Summer Programs from now through July 31. Led by staff and volunteers, the programs ...