The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that a group of volunteers helped remove monofilament line and other fishing gear from the mangroves and shorelines on a recent Friday morning ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that staff recently spotted a zebra longwing butterfly at its Native Landscapes & Garden Center on Sanibel. It was the first sighting of the ...

Lee County reported that Lee County Solid Waste ranked third among the state’s 67 counties for recycling last year by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The amount of material ...

Bank of the Islands is a key supporter for “Garland of Goodwill,” a community project by the city of Sanibel. The initiative invites people to write messages of hope, gratitude or good cheer on fabric ...

Community Housing and Resources (CHR) reported that the Shell Island Beach Club collaborated with it to provide CHR residents with Diner’s Delight coupon books from the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Coastal Watch reported that the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) recently came out to the islands to plant its “adopted” mangroves at a ...

The next week of Love Sanibel Back will be held on Aug. 3-9 on Sanibel. A gathering will take place on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Rosalita’s Cantina, at 975 Rabbit Road. Campaign buttons will be handed out ...

SANIBEL CAPTIVA BEACH RESORTS From left, Food and Beverage Manager Dan Kinsley and Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts Board Chair Tony Lapi with some of the winners of the 17th Annual 'Tween Waters Fishing ...

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on Aug. 1 to 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Also, admission passes turn into a three-day ticket ...

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) reported that it was selected by the Morgan Stanley Wealth Management — Fort Myers team as a beneficiary during its recent Global Volunteer Month.

Consumers in Florida can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Aug. 1-31. – Clothing, footwear and ...

As part of the city of Sanibel’s ongoing Stormwater Master Plan update, a comprehensive report addressing surface water management will be formally presented to the city council at its meeting on July ...