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Protect Captiva provides update on legal efforts

A coalition seeking to maintain the longtime building height and density limitations on Captiva recently provided an update on its legal actions. On Sept. 16, Protect Captiva reported that a petition was collectively filed in court by the Captiva Civic Association (CCA), R.L.R. Investments and ...

Community chorus, concert band taking sign-ups

The BIG ARTS Concert Band and Community Chorus on Sanibel are welcoming members. COMMUNITY CHORUS Led by Director Ellen Whitten, it a non-auditioned chorus open to singers of all ages and abilities. The only requirements are a love of singing and commitment to attend weekly ...

Sanibel library board approves final millage rate, budget

The Sanibel Public Library District's Board of Commissioners adopted the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-26 during its second and final budget hearing. On Sept. 22, the commission voted unanimously 6-0 to approve an operating millage rate of 0.5000 mills, which is greater ...

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Refuge to open annual contest for high schoolers

The 14th annual “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography Contest will kick off on Oct. 1, with a deadline of Jan. 15. It invites high school students in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties to compete for cash, gift bags and other prizes, including $1,000 for ...

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SCCF: More than 26,000 hatchlings

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that as of Sept. 23, its sea turtle biologists had documented 26,590 loggerhead hatchlings and 424 green turtle hatchlings on the islands. There were 868 loggerhead and 21 green turtle nests laid. Sea turtle nesting season will last ...

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JOG N JAM offers individual, team competition

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva reported that excitement is building for its 2025 JOG N JAM. Its signature, two-part annual fundraiser will feature the race on Nov. 1 at The Community House on Sanibel, followed by the concert on Dec. 6 at the 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa on Captiva. Set for ...

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City council OKs final budget and millage rate

After being presented with the city's proposed updated budget, the Sanibel City Council approved the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-26 at its second and final budget hearing. On Sept. 25, the council voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt an operating millage rate of 2.5000 mills, ...

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