RECON weather stations back online after Ian April 15, 2025 2 min read. The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that all three of its Marine Lab's River, Estuary, and Coastal Observing Network (RECON) weather stations dismantled by Hurricane Ian are back online following a recent installation of the Redfish Pass station.

17 hours ago · In the wake of hurricanes in recent years that have devastated our island communities, the path to recovery has been challenging. Homes were destroyed, businesses closed and the very foundation of our islands was shaken. Yet, one thing has remained constant — our island’s resilience. At the heart of this resilience is the unwavering commitment […]

FISH of Sanibel-Captiva announced a $3,000 donation from the San Cap Pink Project. The funds will be used to assist community members facing cancer-related challenges, including those struggling with medical and other essential expenses. The donation was inspired by a previous recipient of the San Cap Pink Project’s support, who asked that the funds be […]

Jan 20, 2025 · The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglets died of a strain of the bird flu, according to officials with the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel. CROW is watching the adult mated pair to determine whether they have been infected as well. CROW released the results of its necropsies at a news conference Thursday […]

17 hours ago · The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) reported on the highlights of its annual Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program’s recent sessions that its Class of 2025 participants are taking part in. On March 27, the group experienced a day of learning and exploration through the islands’ arts and cultural institutions. The session began with a guided tour […]

17 hours ago · Celebrating 63 years of supporting island businesses, the SanCap Chamber will hold its 2025 annual meeting on April 30 at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel. Check-in will begin at 11 a.m., with the luncheon, annual presentation,and awards at 11:30 a.m. During the meeting, the chamber will introduce its […]

Apr 11, 2025 · Community Housing & Resources (CHR) announced a $1 million donation from Laurie and Bill Harkey to support the rebuilding of Riverview, a crucial affordable housing project on Sanibel. The gift marks a significant milestone in CHR’s ongoing efforts to provide affordable housing solutions for the island’s workforce. Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale reported that the Harkeys’ […]

17 hours ago · Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) held its annual meeting on March 30 at The Community House on Sanibel. It featured Professor Tom Ankersen’s keynote address, “Shifting Sands and Shifted Baselines: The Once and Future Sanibel Plan.” Also created 50 years ago, the Plan provided a critical blueprint for the island’s […]

Mar 21, 2025 · The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) reported on the highlights of its annual Leadership Sanibel-Captiva Program’s recent sessions that its Class of 2025 participants are taking part in. On Feb. 25, they gathered at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) for Environment Day, focusing on water quality and conservation efforts. Chief Executive Officer James Evans […]

Apr 10, 2025 · The SanCap Group Inc., holding company of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company and its divisions, held its 24th Annual Shareholders Meeting on March 19 at The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers. It covered economics, investing and other financial issues, as well as new hires and company news. “You are a big part of why […]