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 competent substantial evidence, applied the correct law, and provided the public participants with the required due process.
The Lee Board of County Commissioners was “free to rezone SSIR's property in a manner that honored Lee Plan policies benefitting the entirety of Lee County given the rapidly changing environment that required climate resiliency and economic benefits to the entire ...
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m. - ALL CLEAR - Travel lanes are now open
10:10 a.m. - The Sanibel Police Department is issuing a traffic advisory for Periwinkle Way between Anchor Drive and Yachtsman Drive on the east end of the island due to a traffic accident with a disabled vehicle. Both lanes on Periwinkle between Anchor Drive and Yachtsman Drive are currently closed. Please use caution or avoid the area if possible. An update will be provided when the accident is cleared.
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church invite the community to their November Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 9, in the church’s Parish Hall, 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
This year’s program, “Sanibel Business Women,” features three island business leaders who will share their experiences running businesses on Sanibel: Rebecca Binkowski with MacIntosh Books + Paper, Sarah Jacobson with Bubbly Latitude and Kate Sergeant with On Island.
An optional lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by the program at 1 p.m. Those planning to attend the lunch are asked to RSVP by Nov. 3 to the church office at 239-472-2173 or ...
Lee County Government launched a completely new website at a new web address, LeeFL.gov, designed to make it easier for residents to connect with their county government online.
The new website, built in cooperation with CivicPlus, takes a task-first, resident-focused approach. The things residents look for most - paying bills, finding permits, reporting an issue - are now easier to reach and faster to use.
And, because there are 12 Lee Counties across the U.S., the new LeeFL.gov address makes it clear that users are in the right place.
The new site makes it easy for everyone to:
• Enjoy a fresh, responsive design that makes it simple for residents to find what they need, ...
Bank of the Islands recently made its latest non-profit donation through its We Love Our Islands program. Bank customer Dr. Steve Brown was the latest lucky winner. He chose Saint Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church to receive the Bank’s $1,000 donation.
This donation marks $165,600 ...
Walkers will cross Sanibel end to end on foot, from sunrise at Lighthouse Beach to Blind Pass during Camino de Sanibel.
St. Michael’s Spiritual Pathways will host the Camino de Sanibel, a one-day pilgrimage walk across the island, on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027.
The Camino de Sanibel is ...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) annual Lionfish Challenge has come to an end, achieving record participation and lionfish removals since program inception, reflecting the growing statewide commitment to controlling invasive lionfish populations.
During the ...
At its first meeting of the season, Sanibel FlyFishers Club presented its first Glossy Gold Medallion to Joe Mahler, one of its original members, past president and current board member. He was recognized for his remarkable contributions to fly fishing and the community.
The Sanibel FlyFishers ...
There’s a lot happening at the Sanibel Recreation Center this fall, with new classes, updated class times, new instructors and even more opportunities for the community to stay active and connected.
The Recreation Center rolled out an updated fitness schedule last week featuring ...
To the editor:
Progressives of the Islands published its 2026 election endorsements in this newspaper on Oct. 13. Since then, a new development has changed our endorsement in the Captiva Erosion Protection District Seat 1 race.
That nonpartisan race, for a four-year term, is between ...
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 ...
