11+ hour, 35+ min ago  (136+ words) On Island and the Rachel Pierce Art Gallery announced the launch of a Save Our Sea Turtles shirt, which features Pierce's coastal art. A portion of the sales will benefit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) conservation work. The shirts are…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago  (218+ words) The Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund hosted its Sanibel Chili Challenge 2026 on April 11 at the Tahitian Gardens on Sanibel. The inaugural event entailed a family-friendly chili cook-off between 10 teams made up of local restaurants and one from the Sanibel Fire and…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (147+ words) Sanibel Captiva Community Bank was a brewmaster sponsor for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation's (SCCF) 12th annual Beer in the Bushes on April 4 at its headquarters on Sanibel. It featured craft beer tastings from regional breweries, live music from headliner Squirrel Nut…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (112+ words) The Lee County Supervisor of Elections office reported that it began mailing renewal notices on April 20 to approximately 150, 000 voters whose vote-by-mail requests have expired. The notice reminds voters who requested a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2024 general election to submit a…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (21+ words) captivasanibel. com CROW to hold volunteer orientation To reach CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE, please email...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (534+ words) The Sanibel Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow the Santiva Islanders to operate and function as a senior center out of a suite in the Palm Ridge Plaza at its recent meeting. On April 14, the commissioners voted…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (153+ words) The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. Blooming with Love will be held on May 8 from 2: 30 to 4 p. m. Attendees will create a bouquet from a curated variety of blooms. Ages under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (279+ words) The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's commission approved entering into a contract for the reconstruction of the fire station on Palm Ridge Road during a recent special meeting. On April 22, the commissioners voted unanimously 2-0 to authorize Fire Chief Kevin Barbot…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (335+ words) The proposed federal budget calls for cuts of more than 50% to the NSF and EPA " agencies that are tasked with providing American citizens with clean air and clean water " and cuts 32% of the NOAA's top-line funding. This expands on the…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (258+ words) In the Sanibel City Council meeting on April 21, Councilmember John Henshaw was selected as our new vice mayor. I congratulate John and think it he will do a fantastic job. That said, I was surprised when at a little after…...