Sanibel Island

Lessons learned. That’s what filmmaker Laura DeBruce will discuss when she speaks to the Sanibel Rotary Club on Sept. 26. At the top of her list will be the role luck played in making her documentary, “On Sanibel: The Hurricane Diaries.”

A project for the milling and resurfacing of Periwinkle Way on Sanibel Island is set to start Sept. 15 and run about four months.The stretch of Periwinkle included in the project is from 500 feet west of Casa Ybel Road to approximately one-third of a mile east of Donax Street.

Construction is set to start Monday on the Sanibel Boat Ramp Dock Replacement Project with the boat ramp expected to be closed for up to 60 days, weather permitting.

Almost three years after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida, Lee County’s Punta Rassa Boat Ramp at the foot of the Sanibel Causeway —is finally open to the public.Residents, community and state leaders, gathered to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

On Sanibel and Captiva islands this year, there were 14 green turtle nests — but the loggerhead turtle rules

From Monday, July 21, through Friday, August 8, inspection crews will conduct a smoke test of sewer lines in neighborhoods throughout the island.The test includes a physical survey of the City of Sanibel wastewater collection system and involves opening manholes on streets and easements.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has teamed up with A.N.A.'s Friends to collect hygiene and baby care items for abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.

WGCU’s “Untold Stories: Sanibel Island’s Store” is an official selection of the Fort Myers Film Festival. The festival, in its 15th year takes place May 14-18 at various local venues.

Work on Sanibel City’s storm water repair project is scheduled to start Tuesday, April 22. The project is a component of the storm water masterplan update. As part of the masterplan update, the entire storm water system was inspected by Johnson Engineering and this project incorporates the results of those inspections and additional items identified by City staff.

For over 30 years, they've been defying gravity and pushing the boundaries of human physical ability. The Peking Acrobats are coming to Sanibel this week, bringing their display of contortion, gymnastics, and balance that has captivated audiences worldwide.