The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that onshore winds pushed a red tide bloom that has been offshore the islands for the last few months onto shore earlier this week. On the evening of Jan. 26 and morning of Jan. 27, …

An upcoming fundraiser will support cancer-related needs for members of the island community. The San Cap Pink Project will host its Annual Pink Tea Party on Feb. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. …

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Thousands of people visit Sanibel and Captiva Islands every year and have done so for centuries. With the pandemic and abilities of twenty-first century technology, more and more people are choosing to move to the islands full time. What were once essentially island hamlets of a few dozen are now home to close to 8,000 full time residents. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation welcomes ...

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 Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. with Waubgeshig Rice, award-winning and […]

3 days ago · After a 28-month recovery following hurricane impacts, the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel announced its official reopening on Feb. 1, welcoming back guests with refreshed accommodations, enhanced recreation and new dining options. “Our team has worked tirelessly to restore and enhance the ...

Jan 5, 2024 · The Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Planning Committee recently presented the Class of 2024. The Charitable Foundation of the Islands created the program to prepare and encourage the next generation of leaders and volunteers. The inaugural 2022 Class was a success, but Hurricane Ian caused a one-year delay for the second class.