The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - Feb. 12: Sanibel Fire and Rescue District meeting at 9 a.m. at Station 171, at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s Visitor Education Center, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, will present the following: – WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 Program of the Week at 11 a.m. The presentation will be “CROW.” – THURSDAY, FEB. 6 Program of the Week at 11 a.m. The presentation will be “Raptors.” – FRIDAY, FEB. 7 […]

Jan 20, 2025 · The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglets died of a strain of the bird flu, according to officials with the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel. CROW is watching the adult mated pair to determine whether they have been infected as well. CROW released the results of its necropsies at a news conference Thursday […]

Jan 30, 2025 · On Jan. 22, SanCap Chamber members and other community guests listened for more than 3 1/2 hours as Sanibel-Captiva leaders and stakeholders made post-hurricane predictions and recommendations. During the chamber’s second annual State of the Islands at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, the …

Jan 29, 2025 · Today, Jan. 31, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near the Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel, as well as Cayo Costa (offshore, 16 miles west of mainland), Lynn Hall Park and Bokeelia (offshore, three miles north of Charlotte Harbor). It was in response […]

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Jan 31, 2025 · The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the Bailey Tract on Tarpon Bay Road on Sanibel has reopened after a four-week closure for trail enhancements to increase accessibility to the Mindfulness and Ani Pond trails. “Renovations are very exciting to this 1/3-mile trail, home to the first ever U.S. Fish & Wildlife Mindfulness […]

The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: PAINTING WITH FRIENDS Painting With Friends will be held on Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. New painters welcome. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $10 donation at the door. ART & CULTURE SERIES A Night In Venice Cooking Demonstration will be […]

6 days ago · Voters will have an opportunity next week to hear from the candidates seeking election to the Sanibel City Council in March, including their thoughts and opinions on a range of topics of island interest. The League of Women Voters of Sanibel will host a Public Candidate Forum on Feb. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. […]

Jan 31, 2025 · The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that Hurricane Ian gave it and other managers of Sanibel’s natural lands an opportunity to jump-start plans to restore historic grasslands. Saltwater inundation of hardwoods and cabbage palms in the once-open marshlands gave native grasses and ground cover plants a …