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WEBTimothy Irving, born March 13, 1950, in San Jose, California, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Tim lived a rich and varied life, touching the hearts of many. He attended Branham High School before serving his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed throughout Southeast […]
City: Residents, businesses encouraged to monitor weather
WEB16 hours ago · At about 9 a.m. today, Sept. 23, the city of Sanibel reported that it is closely monitoring the weather disturbance developing in northwestern Caribbean Sea. Invest 97L is expected to develop into a tropical storm over the next 48 hours. While current models show the storm tracking offshore, the island will likely be impacted by […]
City, island entities receive CDBG-DR recovery funds
WEB21 hours ago · The city of Sanibel reported that on Sept. 3, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners awarded grant funding for three projects on the island in the approximate amount of $28.5 million. The funds are part of $229 million in grants awarded for about 20 public facility and infrastructure projects funded through the U.S. Department […]
County/South Seas: More questionable behavior
WEB17 hours ago · To the editor: Island Reporter readers will know that last year Lee County commissioners adopted a brazen project: furthering the business interests of South Seas on Captiva, at everyone else’s expense. They passed special legislation granting the resort unique development privileges — unlimited density and unprecedented building heights — that violate the interests of every […]
City working to optimize stormwater system performance
WEB21 hours ago · CITY OF SANIBEL The annual inches of rainfall on Sanibel since 2022. “Most areas where necessary, we put out warning signs to make sure drivers were aware,” he said of standing water. The stormwater infrastructures are also monitored and evaluated to ensure there are no clogs, as well as maximizing the storage as much as possible.
CCP hears update on beach safety talks
WEB21 hours ago · Conversations among officials continue about enhancing safety on the beaches of Captiva. Captiva Island Fire Control District Fire Chief Jeff Pawul provided a follow-up from two months ago during the Captiva Community Panel’s meeting on Sept. 9, which touched upon beach safety and Blind Pass. He said he had a …
Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics
WEB1 day ago · SANIBEL PUBLIC LIBRARY Sanibel Public Library IT librarian Andrew Dyen-Shapiro will present Learn Hoopla — Open Workshop on Sept. 27. Family Storytime for ages 5 and under will be held on Sept. 27 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Sing, read, question and move around during the stories, followed by early literacy centers of play to flex minds, motor skills and creativity.
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · Reddish egret is North America’s rarest heron. September 2, 2024. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that North America’s rarest heron, the reddish egret (Egretta rufescens), can be found on Sanibel. Known for its spectacular, picturesque foraging behavior, there are an estimated 15,000 …
Waters surrounding Sanibel, Captiva classified as ‘impaired’
WEBOct 21, 2021 · The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s 2020-22 Biennial Assessment Draft classifies the waters in the Pine Island Sound, San Carlos Bay and J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge as “verified impaired” because they exceed nitrogen and chlorophyll a standards designed to support a healthy ecosystem, according to the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. The DEP ...
Sanibel must preserve remaining land
WEBDec 21, 2021 · To the editor: Having been coming to Sanibel since I was a young adult and owning an island home for decades, I was pleased to read about a number of land acquisitions by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge over the last several years, with the most recent acquisition effort currently underway by the DDWS to acquire 8.2 ...
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