A school where the students aren’t | Opinion
For several years, a growing number of concerned residents from East Lee County have urged the Lee County School District to adopt more responsible and transparent decision-making, particularly regarding the placement of new schools. Despite ongoing efforts — including emails, public testimony, and direct outreach to...
Charlotte County commissioners reach out to Lee County over parking proposal
BOCA GRANDE — Charlotte County officials are against limiting public parking throughout Gasparilla Island.
A Report on the Surface Water Management Master Plan
City of Sanibel Engineer Oisin Dolley, PE, along with Jordan Varble, PE of Johnson Engineering, presented the first real draft of the Surface Water Management Master Plan to City Council on July 30, 2025. To provide a summary, the plan states these facts:. 1. The island is essentially a bowl....
SCCF’s Puschel Preserve’s Solar Shelter A Resilient First
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Puschel Preserve has received national attention by becoming the first nature preserve in the U.S. to install a Haven solar shelter. The shelter provides a clean energy hookup and shaded comfort in a beautiful natural setting. Shortly after installation about a year ago,...
‘We want to make this a business’: Fort Myers kids learn entrepreneurial skills
Nearly 50 young entrepreneurs showcased their business skills at the Children's Entrepreneur Market in Fort Myers, selling everything from lemonade to personalized Legos.
Council Approves CHR Debt Service Payment Forgivness
City Council approved a request from Community Housing and Resources (CHR) to forgive the fiscal year 2026 debt service payment of $20,000 for the Casa Mariposa property. The city lent $650,000 to CHR in 1999 for the project and established a repayment schedule. CHR’s current total debt to the city for the Casa...
Port Charlotte Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Free Small Business Consultations on August 12
On August 12, local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to sit down for free consultations at Port Charlotte, Florida. The event, which runs from 9:00 to 10:30 am, is a joint effort by the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast University and the Charlotte...
Vaping down in Charlotte County Public Schools
PORT CHARLOTTE — Within one school year, Charlotte County Public Schools reported a nearly 25% decrease in student vaping on campuses.
Chamber Ribbon-Cutting Marks Grand Opening of Two Village Shops Storefronts
The Village Shops has become a new center of activity for Sanibel Island, and on July 30, the SanCap Chamber celebrated with a double ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Over Easy Café (OEC), it’s The COOP retail sidekick, and neighboring JRod’s Surf Fish Style at 2340 Periwinkle Way.
‘Keepers of our heritage’- Annual TikiFest event takes place along Punta Gorda’s waterfront
PUNTA GORDA — The vibrant rhythms of island drums and colorful bursts of traditional attire filled Fishermen’s Village on Saturday as the ninth annual TikiFest brought culture, community and celebration to Punta Gorda’s waterfront.
