Annual Science Forum Inspires Collaboration, Innovation in Southwest Florida
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary hosted the 11th Annual Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum on June 6, 2025, welcoming a record crowd of more than 130 participants to the University of Florida/IFAS Collier County Extension. What is the Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum?. Founded by Sanctuary science staff in 2015,...
City Holds Second Budget Workshop
The City of Sanibel held its second budget workshop before City Council on June 12, 2025. This is the first time workshop reports have been made available. The City is legally required to adopt a budget by September 30. Steve Chaipel, Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, said this...
Changes Recommended to Alternative Shoreline Stabilization
The Planning Commission unanimously (with Commissioner Kate Sergeant excused) voted to recommend City Council approve amendments to the Sanibel Code regarding Alternative Shoreline Stabilization Projects. The first revision is to update the title to “Living” Shoreline Stabilization Projects. Also, the proposal would...
VIDEO: Rome – Sugarshack Pop-Up Full Set (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions
Rome – Sugarshack Pop-Up Full Set (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Rome live from the Reggae Rise Up Music Festival in St. Petersburg, FL on the Sugarshack Pop-Up stage presented by The Hotel 1888. Episode 77 of the Sugarshack Pop-Up Music Series.
Love Sanibel Back Recaps Weeks Three of Intiative
It was the perfect day for a cool treat during the third week of Love Sanibel Back, the initiative launched by St. Michael’s Church to support local businesses during the summer and provide opportunities for community gatherings. On Monday, June 9, residents and visitors gathered at The Shack of...
City Changes Special Event Fees
The Sanibel City Council voted unanimously to update the schedule of fees related to special event permitting as follows:. • For approved permits, a $100 additional fee would be assessed for any request for a substantial change in key event components such as date, time, location, etc. The fee may be waived if the...
The EIBC Rebuild Becomes a Reality Monday
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council is expected to give final approval to the thousands of time-share owners of the Estero Island Beach Club to rebuild on their property next to DiamondHead. On June 3rd the Town Council voted unanimously to move the Estero Island Beach Club rebuild...
New movies, new food: What’s new on the Alamo Drafthouse menu this year?
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has become a staple movie theater in Naples, showing all types of movies from classics to box office hits ― all while offering an impressive food menu that's delivered directly to your seat. Their classic bottomless popcorn with clarified butter and mozarerlla sticks alone are worth the trip,...
Rotary Club Hears Lee Health Opening Walk-In Clinic on Sanibel
This week, the Sanibel Captiva Rotary Club heard from Justin Brand. He is affiliated with the Lee Health Foundation, whose mission is to support Lee Health’s goal of delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the community by raising philanthropic funds. Justin had a big announcement that we were all happy...
Florida Cat Hoarding Case: Couple Faces Dozens More Charges After Sick Felines Discovered
A Florida couple already facing felony animal cruelty charges in what authorities describe as an “extreme case of animal hoarding” now faces an additional 28 misdemeanor counts. Olga Murphy, 62, and Igor Mursalimov, 54, of Marco Island, were each charged Friday with 28 counts of confinement of animals,...
