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‘Twas the night before Christmas on Sanibel Isle, Not a gator was stirring, not our one crocodile. The Roseate Spoonbills wore pink underwear While Blue Herons were sleeping legs up in the air. The shops had been emptied of I-Pods and stones, And last-minute shoppers dialing cell phones. The Drawbridge Protection was in its last […]
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2 days ago · Sanibel Sea School offers day courses. December 24, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News The Sanibel Sea School is offering youth day courses from now through Jan. 31. From action-packed half-day classes for ages 6-13 to memorable Sea Squirts sessions for ocean explorers ages 4-6, there is something for every budding marine biologist.
Holidays hours for refuge, TBE and more
2 days ago · The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor & Education Center, Refuge Nature Store, refuge and “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) offices and Tarpon Bay Explorers (TBE) will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas. Wildlife Drive and the Bailey Tract will remain open. On Jan. 1, the center, store, Bailey Tract, […]
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2 days ago · The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that people may have noticed some strange-looking contraptions on the side of the road adjacent to the Sanibel Slough recently. They are new water level monitoring stations the Marine Lab installed in collaboration with the city of Sanibel. “These stations measure the water level of …
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3 days ago · The existence of a grand jury proceeding related to an investigation involving the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was disclosed at a meeting of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 3. District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass said that a grand jury would be convening over “the next 10 days” regarding the investigation. Later […]
Captiva fire: Continue to shelter in place
Sep 26, 2024 · At about 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the Captiva Island Fire Control District reported that none of the roads on the island are passable for normal vehicles at this point and the community should remain inside. “For the immediate future, definitely shelter in place,” Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. He reported the high water vehicle […]
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 […]
UPDATE: Captiva fire provides update post-storm
Sep 27, 2024 · UPDATE: At about 1:30 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the Captiva Island Fire Control District provided an update post-Hurricane Helene. The district highlighted the following for the island: – All roads on Captiva will reopen at 3 p.m. Emergency personnel will still be working in the area; please be cautious while driving on the roadways.
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 […]
UPDATE: Island organizations, attractions provide post-storm …
Oct 18, 2024 · UPDATE: FISH of Sanibel-Captiva provided an update. ….. UPDATE (Oct. 17, 2024): Island organizations, attractions provide post-storm updates UPDATE: The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Sea School and Tarpon Bay Explorers provided updates. ….. UPDATE (Oct. 16, 2024): Island organizations, attractions provide post-storm ...