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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 […]
CCP hears update on beach safety talks
WEB15 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 …
City, island entities receive CDBG-DR recovery funds
WEB15 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 […]
City working to optimize stormwater system performance
WEB15 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.
Junonia, horse conch found on Sanibel
WEB13 hours ago · Jackson Haynes, of Gainesville, found a junonia and John Haynes, of Jacksonville Beach, found a horse conch on Sept. 7 at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sanibel. Vanessa Haynes reported that both her son and husband found the shells in about chest-deep water. The family has been visiting the island since 2009. “My son is in […]
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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WEBSeptember 2, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. 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 breeding reddish egrets in the world, with 2,400 in ...
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · Sanibel FlyFishers hold event. September 3, 2024. The Sanibel FlyFishers held a Fly Tying Night on Aug. 21 at Sanibel Fly Outfitters on Sanibel. Local fly-fisherman and fly-tier Joel Aranoff demonstrated the art of tying a spawning shrimp fly, a popular choice for catching redfish. Members and non-members also …
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WEBSeptember 2, 2024 - Local Columns. Jatropha integerrima is a welcome addition for a sunny spot in any size South Florida landscape. Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. Butterflies love the plant, which can be both a flowering shrub or grown as a standard or tree form.
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
WEBOct 10, 2022 · AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.