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Nest relocation continues in advance of project

As of July 1, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) sea turtle team had relocated 40 nests on Captiva in advance of the Captiva Erosion Prevention District's (CEPD) beach renourishment. The project is slated to begin on the south end of the island in August. The SCCF reported ...

Shell museum to offer program

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will offer an educational program, “Ocean Pollution and Its Impact on Marine Animals,” on July 12 at 11 a.m. at 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. It will be led by marine biology education interns. Also, participants will have the ...

Islands group holding weekly runs

Established this year, the SanCap Running Club is holding a weekly Run Meet Up on Saturdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Lighthouse Beach Park, at 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. All paces are welcome. For more information, visit https://www.runsancap.com/.

DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

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's free Summer Programs will take place from now through Aug. 2 and include Caravan Tour on Wildlife ...

City accepting fitness, enrichment instructor proposals

The city of Sanibel is accepting proposals from fitness instructors for fiscal year 2026, which will run from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2026. Instructors are sought who can deliver high-quality fitness classes at the Sanibel Recreation Center in one or more of the following areas: - All types ...

Special early pricing available for JOG N JAM

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva's 2025 JOG N JAM — its annual fundraising event — will take place Nov. 1 at The Community House on Sanibel and on Dec. 6 at the 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva. Set for November, the 10K, 5K and Kids Fun Run will invite runners and walkers of all ...