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Sanibel Sea School hosts youth camp

The Sanibel Sea School hosted its first Community Camp of the school year on Sept. 23. The theme was “Ravenous Reptiles: Alligators & Crocodiles.” Led by marine science educators, 30 campers explored the outdoor trails on Sanibel and played interactive games on the beach as they learned ...

Rotary District awards funds to CHR

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club announced that Community Housing & Resources (CHR) is the recipient of a $4,800 Rotary District grant. It will use the funds to improve accessibility at three of its properties by replacing staircases leading to residents' homes. The repairs will be made ...

Decal program results in donation

Bank of the Islands recently made a donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Winner Shareen Groce was spotted with the program's decal on her vehicle, winning her the chance to decide which local nonprofit would receive a charitable contribution. She chose to donate the $2,800 to FISH ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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Hautman makes history with seventh win

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) reported that Jim Hautman was awarded first place for the seventh time at the Federal Duck Stamp (FDS) Contest on Sept. 18-19 at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, Maryland. He championed this year's contest with an ...

City reports on holiday operation hours, refuse collection

The city of Sanibel's Administrative Offices will be closed on Oct. 13 in observance of Columbus Day. They will resume regular operating hours on Oct. 14. 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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Sanibel Sea School hosts youth camp

The Sanibel Sea School hosted its first Community Camp of the school year on Sept. 23. The theme was “Ravenous Reptiles: Alligators & Crocodiles.” Led by marine science educators, 30 campers explored the outdoor trails on Sanibel and played interactive games on the beach as they learned ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Gynecological cancers, knowing your risk

Each year, approximately 110,000 new cases of gynecologic cancers are diagnosed in the United States. In recognition of the recent Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month in September and as part of our ongoing effort to help reduce these numbers, we want to use this opportunity to educate and ...

Business

AngelFISH Society to welcome Lee Health official

The AngelFISH Society of the FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Foundation announced the featured speaker for its annual luncheon on Nov. 10 starting at 11 a.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. Registered dietitian and Lee Health's System Director of Wellness Carrie Bloemers, MS, RDN, ...

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