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CROW welcomes educational ambassador

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel recently welcomed a unique new member to its educational ambassador team: a fish crow affectionately named Crowaline. In February, a rescuer in Miami noticed an unusually friendly wild crow whose wings appeared to have been ...

School district, union reach accord

Support personnel working for the School District of Lee County will get a bump in pay and some enhanced benefits. On Oct. 7, the school board approved the Support Personnel Association of Lee County collective bargaining agreement for fiscal years 2026, 2027 and 2028, with the bargaining unit ...

SCAL, SCCF call to artists

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) and Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL) will present “SKY” from Nov. 12 through Dec. 5 at the Bailey Homestead, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The exhibit will feature fresh works of art that align with the SCCF's mission to protect and ...

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SCCF trains rangers on environmental stewardship

Furthering its partnership with the city of Sanibel, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) recently hosted the Sanibel Rangers, along with other city staff, for a series of four environmental training sessions. “The city of Sanibel and SCCF have always been close partners, and ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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DDWS receives grant funding

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) reported that it recently received a $42,680 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWR) in Washington, D.C. The monies will be used to clean up debris from Hurricane Ian in the lake on the J.N. “Ding” ...

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