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Coastal Watch hosted the Love Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup on Nov. 2 on the islands. Over 200 volunteers removed 1,220 pounds of debris from Sanibel and Captiva’s shores following the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “Our community’s response to the Love Sanibel Back Beach Cleanup has been truly inspiring,” Coastal Watch Director Kealy Pfau […]
City’s anniversary commences with time capsule opening
14 hours ago · The city of Sanibel kicked off the year-long celebration for its 50th anniversary last week. On Nov. 5, the city hosted a Time Capsule Opening at City Hall on Sanibel for the capsule sealed 40 years prior as part of the building’s dedication ceremony in 1983. The first celebration of many planned by the city […]
Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics
13 hours ago · The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. With support from the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, the library has launched a series of virtual author talks to include bestselling authors and thought leaders. The next one will take place on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. with New York Times bestseller […]
Carlin excited about school superintendent win
14 hours ago · With nearly 70% of the vote earned in the General Election on Nov. 5, Denise Carlin will take the helm of the School District of Lee County as the first elected superintendent since the 1970s on Nov. 19. “I am over-the-moon excited,” she said on Nov. 6. “It’s such a great day. I am very […]
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13 hours ago · Our city recently held a wonderful gathering commemorating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Sanibel. They opened a time capsule that contained newspapers, photographs and messages (and a junonia!). The people who were part of the historic incorporation five decades ago were recognized for their vision, persistence and fortitude in making it happen.
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5 days ago · November 7, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. The Sanibel Captiva Orchid Society will meet on Nov. 18 at 12:30 p.m. in the Founders Room at The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The guest speaker will be Mac Rivenbark, of Mac's Orchids in Broward County. He will talk about “Orchid Growing Outside of a Pot,” and he will ...
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UPDATE: City provides update on Hurricane Helene
Sep 26, 2024 · UPDATE: At about 8:45 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the city of Sanibel provided updates on Hurricane Helene. Storm surge from Helene is impacting locations throughout Sanibel and Captiva. The Sanibel Police Department recommends that residents shelter at home and stay off the roads until the water recedes. Driving on flooded streets is not safe as […]
City: Sanibel Causeway is open
Sep 27, 2024 · At about 12:15 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the city of Sanibel reported that the Sanibel Causeway is open to travel in both directions. The city is not requiring hurricane re-entry permits to access the islands. “Thank you for your patience as crews worked to ensure safe travel on roadways throughout the island,” officials said. The […]
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
Oct 10, 2022 · AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.