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Mosquito Control treatment by truck tonight

The City of Sanibel has received notice from the Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) that they will be conducting a treatment by truck tonight, weather permitting, between sunset and 2 am. Treatment areas can be found at https://leecountymcdfl.gov/treatment-area/ The Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) provides mosquito control for Sanibel and the majority of Lee County. "Mosquito Season" typically runs from May through October and mosquito activity increases with rain, particularly after heavy rains that produce large areas of standing water. Due to the abundance of mangroves, wetlands and salt marshes, Sanibel is a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. If you ...

City and American Legion Post 123 invite community to Veterans Day ceremony

The City of Sanibel, in partnership with American Legion Post 123, invites residents, veterans, families, and visitors to come together in a spirit of gratitude and remembrance for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at Sanibel City Hall, located at 800 Dunlop Road. Co-hosted by the City of Sanibel and American Legion Post 123, this meaningful community gathering will pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our nation, recognize those who continue to serve, and honor the memory of those we have lost. The ceremony will feature a patriotic performance by the BIG ARTS Concert Band, under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Melissa ...

City of Sanibel Veterans Day operation hours & refuse collection schedule

The City of Sanibel Administrative Offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday, and will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, Nov. 12. Any questions, call City Hall at 239-472-3700. Refuse, recycling, and vegetation waste collection will have no change in the trash pick-up schedule. Any questions, call Waste Management at 239-334-1224. The City of Sanibel Recreation Center will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday, and will resume regular operating hours on Thursday, Nov. 12. Any questions, call the Recreation Center at 239-472-0345. The Lee County Chapter, Military Officers Association of ...

SINGO Music Bingo Night at Tutti Pazzi

Join The Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale and the National Junior Honor Society next week for SINGO, Music Bingo Night. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen, 1200 Periwinkle Way. The bingo cards are $5 for one card, one round; $10 for a three card pack, one card per round; or $25 for three cards per round. There is a grand prize each round. The first round is Rock & Roll from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m, round two is Pop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and round three is Wildcard, any genre, from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. All the proceeds will help the students from the Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale and the National Junior Honor Society travel to ...

Join virtual author discussion with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

Join the discussion for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, “A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?” Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away — no climate change, no war, no doomscrolling — beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren’t so sure it’s a good ...

‘Sum Function,’ a film honoring Veterans Day, will be shown at BIG ARTS

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com BIG ARTS is offering many opportunities for residents, and visitors alike, to watch a variety of powerful documentaries both for Veterans Day and during the 2026 Documentary Film Festival. Gallery Director Wilson McCray, who is also in charge ...

Local Sports & Recreation

November activities at the Sanibel rec center

Dance with Sanibel Recreation from Nov. 9, through Dec. 7 will be held at the Rec Center. Coastal Dance Company will offer ballet/tap, which focuses on ballet fundamentals, balance, flexibility, and rhythmic tap footwork. Jazz/hip hop combines energetic hip hop moves with the style, rhythm and ...

Sanibel Island Fishing Club to hold second meeting

This coming Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding its second monthly meeting of the 2026-27 season. The meeting will be held in the north room of the Sanibel Island Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with ...

Registration still being accepted for 2nd annual SCA Tennis Tournament

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspaeprs.com Registration is still open for those who would like to participate in the 2nd annual SCA Tennis Tournament next weekend. The Tennis Tournament, hosted by Beachview Tennis Club and benefiting the Sanibel Community Association (SCA), will be ...

Letters to the Editor

GUEST COMMENTARY: The business of belonging: Investing in our community

What makes a community strong? Certainly, a healthy economy and thriving businesses are essential. But, the communities that endure are built on something deeper: people who care about their neighbors, support nonprofits and invest their time, talents and resources in strengthening the place ...

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Florida 20th Circuit Court judge denies petition challenging South Seas rezoning

A judge in Florida’s 20th Circuit Court has denied a petition challenging Lee County’s zoning approval for South Seas Resort on Captiva, which allows the approval to stand. In his decision signed Oct. 21, Judge James Shenko denied the petition, finding the Board’s decision was based on ...

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