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SCIAR raising funds for FISH program

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (SCIAR) is holding a Smile Box Fundraiser to benefit FISH of Sanibel-Captiva. It is collecting donations from now until July 10 for FISH's Smile Box program. A Smile Box is a cheerful basket filled with small items, treats and personal ...

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 ...

Legion holds ceremony for Flag Day

American Legion Post 123 celebrated Flag Day on June 14 by holding its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Sanibel. Acting Legion Cmdr. Bob Booth led the ceremony, which included retiring a ceremonial flag to the flag fire pit. Afterward, the public was invited to retire other flags that were ...

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City given all clear on planned prescribed burn

At about 3:15 p.m. today, July 1, the city of Sanibel received notification from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the prescribed burn of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's Legion Curve Unit on the island is complete. The city reported that it has been given the all ...

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City reports on holiday operation hours, refuse collection

The city of Sanibel's Administrative Offices will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. They will resume regular operating hours on July 7. For more information, contact City Hall at 239-472-3700. Refuse, recycling and vegetation waste collection by Waste Management (WM) will ...

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Shell museum to offer beach walk

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will offer a guided beach walk on July 6 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 a ...

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Guest commentary: What a school year it has been!

The school year has officially come to an end, and what an extraordinary journey it's been! Throughout our School District of Lee County, students, teachers, staff and families have achieved remarkable milestones together — and we're ending this year with tremendous momentum. Congratulations ...

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City reports on holiday operation hours, refuse collection

The city of Sanibel's Administrative Offices will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. They will resume regular operating hours on July 7. For more information, contact City Hall at 239-472-3700. Refuse, recycling and vegetation waste collection by Waste Management (WM) will ...

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