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UPDATE: Disabled truck impeding traffic

UPDATE: At about 1 p.m. today, March 13, the SPD reported that the disabled truck has been removed. Both traffic lanes are now open. Normal seasonal traffic volume is expected this afternoon. .... ORIGINAL (March 13, 2025): SPD: Disabled truck impeding traffic At about 11:15 a.m. today, ...

Bat Yam to host holiday community event

To celebrate the holiday of Purim, Bat Yam Temple of the Islands will host Purim Pandemonium on March 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in front of Congress Jewelers in the Periwinkle Place Shops on Sanibel. A Jewish holiday, Purim commemorates the survival of Persian Jews, who were targeted for ...

Invasive Species Awareness Week: Brazilian pepper

(Editor's note: As part of the recent National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the city of Sanibel's Natural Resources Department shared information from the Sanibel Vegetation Committee about a few pesky plants that have made themselves comfortable on the island.) If you are a long time ...

Local Sports & Recreation

What are sea turtles named after?

What's in a name? When it comes to sea turtles, it turns out, a pretty distinguishing trait. “The animal kingdom is filled with plenty of common names, which may have been coined for a number of reasons, but could ultimately be considered misleading,” Sanibel-Captiva Conservation ...

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Volunteers sought for planting

Coastal Watch is signing up volunteers for a Marsh Madness event on March 19 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, at 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. They will work alongside Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) staff to plant several hundred salt-tolerant plant ...

Rec center provides update on activities, events

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Lucky Charm Bingo will be held on March 12 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be prizes, fun and more. Cost is $4 for members and $5 for non-members and includes one Bingo card; additional cards will be available for $3 ...

Letters to the Editor

Guest commentary: Government serves ‘We the People’

Well it was an interesting February! I'll start with a reminder that the League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization, focused primarily on voter rights and civic education. In this guest commentary, I'm going to focus squarely on civic education. Our U.S. Constitution created three ...

Business

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Chamber, resort celebrate the all-new Market Place

Newly renovated and opened on Feb. 27, the Market Place at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel officially celebrated with a SanCap Chamber ribbon-cutting on March 11. “With the opening of this latest amenity, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa bolsters its reputation as a full-service ...

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www.captivasanibel.com

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