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FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announces its 2026 Board officers, welcomes new members, and honors outgoing leaders. After years of dedicated leadership, John Morse transitions into the role of Past Board Chair. FISH extends heartfelt thanks to John for guiding the organization through pivotal initiatives, championing...

Looking to make a difference on Sanibel or Captiva Island? More than 50 local nonprofit organizations, service groups, clubs and community organizations will be on site for the annual Volunteer Expo, hosted by The Charitable Foundation of the Islands on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be...

Bank of the Islands recently donated $800 to F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva through its “We Love Our Islands” program, as chosen by program winners and longtime customers Cathy and Mick Hanratty. This donation raises the total given through Bank of the Islands’ “We Love Our Islands” program to $156,800....

January is here and we will still experience cold temperatures since it is the second coolest month of the year. The average temperatures are in the 65-degree range with highs in the 70s or low 80s and lows in the 40s or 50s. Frost is always a possibility and has...

Broadway says goodbye to its revival of Samuel Beckett's absurdist masterpiece Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre January 4. The production, which recouped last month, began previews September 13, 2025, and officially opened September 28. See what critics had to say here. Directed by Jamie Lloyd (Sunset Blvd.),...

Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on Sanibel city leaders considering more wildlife crossing signs to help reduce animal deaths on island roads.

If you boat the Everglades, backwaters, or the 10,000 Islands, winter and spring are prime time on the water—and also when local knowledge matters most. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced its Winter–Spring 2026 schedule of boating safety and navigation classes, with several offerings that directly...

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Collier County Sheriff's Office has charged Frank Venegas, an "Island Boy" rapper, with several drug charges. Around 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, deputies said they pulled over a car near State Road 29 and Kaicasa Lane. A police report said a car did not make a stop before a crosswalk before going...

As senior director at TLC Marketing & Creative Services, 32-year-old Jacob Winge focuses on organizational leadership and strategic planning. He has coordinated hundreds of legislative meetings, roundtables, and rallies in Florida and other states. Diversion. History reenactments. Winge, a fifth-generation Floridian,...

Naples Botanical Garden received a hefty grant award from the Collier Community Foundation to support the Garden's Coastal Resiliency Educational programming. The grant totals $30,000 and will be used toward the Garden's efforts to educate locals about strengthening coastal resilience in Southwest Florida with beach...