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The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation recently began its seasonal efforts to monitor local diamondback terrapin populations, which will inform its conservation efforts for the species. Named for the diamond pattern on their backs, they are the only turtle in the western hemisphere to ...

Third- and fourth-grade students from The Sanibel School recently learned about mindfulness in nature at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Instead of recording their visit in journals, refuge Ranger Jessica Barry had them observe — ...

The Sanibel FlyFishers is holding “30 Days of the Schminnow” during June in celebration of the life of friend Norm Zeigler — an iconic fly angler, author and fly designer — who recently passed away. The club reported that Zeigler created the Norm's Crystal Schminnow, a “simple” ...

The city of Sanibel reported that temporary repairs to the Shared Use Path will continue on June 5 on Periwinkle Way and a portion of East Gulf Drive. During the repairs, path will remain open, but sections of path may be partially blocked with barricades. All users are reminded to use caution ...

SPD releases weekly blotter

As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued on Tuesday that will include real time information about law enforcement response to criminal ...

Santiva Islanders Calendar

The Santiva Islanders will present the following: CARDIO & STRENGTH Mahnaz Bassir will host Cardio & Strength on June 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, at 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Bring water and a towel; no mat is required. Light weights ...