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Evolving mural continues at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS reported that artists Shah Hadjebi, Marti Koehler, MariaPia Malerba and Wilson McCray are working on a 6-by-125-foot mural in the Dunham Family Gallery. “BIRDS!! No Words” is a living, evolving artwork that will continue to grow from now through Oct. 24. The “drawing marathon” ...

SCCF: More than 21 hatchlings, counting

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that it had documented 21,261 loggerhead hatchlings and 255 green turtle hatchlings this season as of Aug. 27. There had been 868 loggerhead nests and 21 green turtle nests laid on the islands. To report issues with sea turtles or ...

2-for-1 Diner's Delight books on sale

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club announced that the 2025 Diner's Delight coupon books are still on sale. Valid from now through mid-December, it contains two-for-one coupons for 23 eateries on the islands. The books are available for a $40 contribution. They can be obtained from Kiwanis members ...

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Shell museum to offer beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will offer a guided beach walk on Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel. Led by museum educators, it will include an introduction to local shells, exploration and shelling, along with ...

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County board accepts grants for two projects

On Aug. 19, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve two agreements that will allow it to construct projects to improve water quality flowing to the Caloosahatchee River. Through two interlocal agreements with the South Florida Water Management District, the commissioners ...

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TBE announces temporary closure

Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) reported that it will close from Sept. 7-30, with plans to reopen on Oct. 1. The closure will include the Tarpon Bay recreational area, including the launch ramp. “September is generally a very slow time for us and the island in general during a normal year. Many of ...

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Guest commentary: T2T Foundation supports America’s heroes

Nearly 24 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, the world as we knew it, changed forever. As two jets crashed into the World Trade Center in Manhattan, one plane slammed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a fourth plane plummeted into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, emergency responders ...

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2-for-1 Diner’s Delight books on sale

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club announced that the 2025 Diner's Delight coupon books are still on sale. Valid from now through mid-December, it contains two-for-one coupons for 23 eateries on the islands. The books are available for a $40 contribution. They can be obtained from Kiwanis members ...

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  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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