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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. As part of Wellness Wednesdays, Lee Health will present “Nourish to Flourish: Nutrition & Cancer Prevention” on Oct. 15 at noon. Attendees will discover how the food on their plate can help protect their health ...

SCCF: Hatchlings still emerging

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that sea turtle nesting season will end on Oct. 31. It noted that emerged hatchling counts on the islands were up from last year, which was a 10-year low. As of Oct. 7, its sea turtle biologists had documented: 26,984 loggerhead ...

Progressive Club to hold island protest

The Progressive Club of the Islands will hold a No Kings protest on Oct 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at 1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, in the greenspace in front of the shopping center. The public is invited to take part. Participants can bring a sign that expresses their concerns about what is ...

Local Sports & Recreation

City to host first-ever Touch-a-Truck for community

A free family-friendly event this weekend will kick off the city of Sanibel's Florida City Week. The Sanibel Recreation Center will host a Touch-a-Truck event on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youths will have the chance to learn about and explore the vehicles that keep the island ...

CEPD provides update on beach project progress

The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) recently provided an update on its beach renourishment project taking place. “Work is progressing steadily along the shoreline, and we appreciate your continued support and patience as we restore and strengthen our island's most vital natural ...

City provides summary of council meeting

The city of Sanibel released the following summary of the Sanibel City Council's regular meeting, which was held on Oct. 7 in MacKenzie Hall at City Hall on Sanibel: PRESENTATIONS - The council recognized Florida City Week, which will be celebrated on the island from Oct. 18-24, through a ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: The power of generosity — a ripple effect

As we approach the Charitable Foundation of the Islands' inaugural Generosity Breakfast, I find myself reflecting on what generosity truly means — not only to me personally, but to our entire team at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. For us, generosity goes far beyond writing a check. It's ...

Business

Sanibel gallery to host annual sale

The Tower Gallery will present its Annual Art From The Attic Sale on Oct. 17-19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be tables and tents of artwork from 20-plus painters, fiber artists, ceramic and wood artists, jewelers and more. Once a year, the artists' co-operative cleans out its studios to ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587