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20th Islands Night rain free
May 18, 2013 Except for the fact the Fort Myers Miracle lost the game 5-4 with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, the 20th anniversary Islands Night at Hammond Stadium will be remembered as one... more »»
On the line
May 16, 2013 JIM LINETTE Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) contractor Mas Tec has resumed a scheduled reconstruction of power lines and poles along Sanibel-Captiva Road. more »»
Commission approves applications
May 16, 2013 A real estate office next to the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce visitor center on Causeway Boulevard will be allowed to continue in its current usage when the Sanibel Planning Commission gives... more »»
Kiwanis, realtors update CHR playground
May 16, 2013 Sanibel has always been a community of willing hands and generous hearts, and this story is just one more demonstration of how well this works. more »»
Sailfish caught off Sanibel
May 16, 2013 It all started at 6 a.m. when I met fishing buddy Kevin Vertesch to go Tarpon fishing aboard his tower boat The Tight and Right (T&R). more »»
Francis Bailey memoir coming soon
May 16, 2013 For more than a century the name Bailey has been virtually synonymous with Sanibel Island. The first Bailey (Frank) arrived in 1894 at the age of 21. more »»
Former island worker fights leukemia
May 16, 2013 Melissa Godfrey, who worked many years at the Lazy Flamingo on Sanibel Island, has been hospitalized and undergoing chemotherapy treatment for acute leukemia. more »»
Flood insurance rates to skyrocket for older homes
May 16, 2013 Last July, Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW12), which provided for a sorely needed five-year re-authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFI. more »»
LCEC customers receive equity checks
May 16, 2013 LCEC Board of Trustees recently approved a second quarter equity distribution of $5 million to current and inactive customers with an additional distribution of $7. more »»
60-year vets
May 16, 2013 On Saturday, May 4, the American Legion Post 123 on Sanibel honored veterans on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. Attending the event, from left, were Paul Nelson, US Air Force; Robert F. more »»
State Legislator to meet island Republicans
May 13, 2013 The next meeting of the Sanibel Captiva Republican Caucus, which is open to the public, is on Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. in Room #4 of the Sanibel Library on Dunlop Road. more »»
City hears Causeway report
May 9, 2013 Two of Sanibel's most recognizable landmarks were discussed by Sanibel City Council at their monthly meeting May 7. more »»
Weather smiles on tarpon anglers
May 9, 2013 Four tarpon and four DNA scrubs won Team Teasers from the Tampa-St.Petersburg area the first-place title and $10,575 prize at the second annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament on May . more »»
CHR reaches out to Casa Mariposa tenants
May 9, 2013 Community Housing & Resources (CHR) board member Robyn Moran broached the idea at a recent board meeting that the board should do something for the residents at Casa Maripos. more »»
Doc Ford’s backs 10K Race 4 FISH
May 9, 2013 F.I.S.H. of Sanibel announces that Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille once again has chosen to be a silver sponsor for the 5th annual 10K Race 4 FISH. The race, on Saturday, Oct. more »»
Sanibel-Captiva Cares record check delivered
May 9, 2013 Sanibel-Captiva Cares exceeded all fundraising expectations on April 7 when it posted double the revenue of last year. more »»
Defense Rests
May 6, 2013 The Florida Everblades had to rally to sent their ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series all the way to a Game 7, despite enjoying a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and two more games... more »»
Sanibel Police: Lock your vehicles
May 6, 2013 Sanibel Police have issued yet another warning to residents and visitors to the island to lock their vehicles and remove or hide their valuables inside. more »»
Everblades, arena for sale
May 6, 2013 Germain Arena and the ECHL defending Kelly Cup Champion Florida Everblades are being put up for sale by owner Peter Karmanos, who also owns the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and is executive chairman of... more »»
Money well spent
May 6, 2013 CAROL ORR HARTMAN Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sanibel-Captiva recently presented a check for $103,950 to Lee Memorial Health System Foundation in support of the Golisano Children’s Hospital of... more »»
Turtle nesting season begins
May 6, 2013 The beginning of sea turtle nesting season in Southwest Florida is upon us once again. more »» |
Community News Poll
October 3, 2011 Even the most diligent exercisers tend to forget one of the most important components of any exercise program –stretching. more » Latest Blogs
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