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DDWS reports on refuge programming and more

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: - The free Winter Refuge Programs are taking place from now through April 6. - The free Winter Lecture ...

Household chemical waste collection set

Sanibel residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste — leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. Hosted by the city of Sanibel and Lee County Solid Waste, a household chemical waste collection event will ...

SanCap Cares to host annual celebration

SanCap Cares will host its 26th Annual Island Celebration on March 4 on the islands. Presented by Florida Trust Wealth Management, attendees will enjoy featured wines and dinner. This year's event will advance two priorities within Lee Health: pediatric care at the Golisano Children's Hospital ...

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Wellness 4 Life to offer classes, speakers and more

The Sanibel Recreation Center is set to launch a new initiative for those over the age of 65. Wellness 4 Life: Active Living for Every Chapter will kick off on March 2. As a multi-generational community hub, the rec center is committed to supporting wellness across the lifespan. The new ...

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CCA opens next art exhibition, offers weekly classes

The Captiva Civic Association (CCA) recently unveiled the third exhibit in its 2025-26 Art Series, plus new exercise classes. Opened with an artist reception on Feb. 18, “Somewhere Over The Causeway” will be on display from now through March 12 at the Captiva Civic Center. It features a ...

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Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Wellness Wednesdays will take place on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Dr. Joe Blanda will present “Wellness in Nature.” The program is free, but registration is required. Heart Opening Yoga with Michelle Harmon will be held on ...

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Guest commentary: SCCF provides Week 6 legislative update

The House and Senate approved their respective budget proposals last week and will move to the budget conference process next. To set the budgets in proper posture for the budget conference process, the Senate adopted the House budget but added 182 amendments to better align some of the ...

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Orientation set for residents, business owners

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) will present its Environmental Orientation for New Residents & Business Professionals on March 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day-long workshop will introduce residents and business professionals who are new to the islands within the last two ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

  • 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Box 809
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587