News, Sports, Jobs. DOH-Lee issues red tide alert for island, more February 5, 2025 4 min read. Today, Jan. 5, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Blind Pass Beach on Sanibel, along with the Bokeelia Fishing Pier on Bokeelia and Bowditch Park Beach on Fort Myers Beach.

Bank of the Islands is a lightning whelk sponsor for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s “Still the One Gala” on Feb. 8 at The Community House on Sanibel. Additionally, it is a presenting sponsor for the museum’s 2025 Lecture Series. The remaining lectures will take place on Feb. 13, March 13 and April […]

1 day ago · The Santiva Islanders will present the following: WALKING GROUP The Santiva Islanders Walking Group will gather on Feb. 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. to explore the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Indigo Trail on Sanibel. Meet at The Roost (the covered pavilion) at the side of the refuge’s Visitor and Education Center, […]

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 […]

1 day ago · Two upcoming fundraisers will benefit the Sanibel historical village and local animal rescues. Kingfisher Real Estate and Vacation Rentals will hold its second annual Kingfisher Matchmaker and Fundraising Adoption Event on Feb. 16 at its Sanibel offices. The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will host its Annual Fundraiser, “1970s …

5 days ago · Bank of the Islands is a lightning whelk sponsor for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s “Still the One Gala” on Feb. 8 at The Community House on Sanibel. Additionally, it is a presenting sponsor for the museum’s 2025 Lecture Series. The remaining lectures will take place on Feb. 13, March 13 and April […]

The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: PAINTING WITH FRIENDS Painting With Friends will be held on Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. New painters welcome. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $10 donation at the door. ART & CULTURE SERIES A Night In Venice Cooking Demonstration will be […]

The Sanibel Music Festival announced the launch of “A Photo Retrospective” online. The collection of images not only tell the story of how the event continues to evolve, but also pay homage to those who have worked to grow the festival. Visitors can look for images of themselves or a friend or favorite musician or […]

Jan 31, 2025 · The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that Hurricane Ian gave it and other managers of Sanibel’s natural lands an opportunity to jump-start plans to restore historic grasslands. Saltwater inundation of hardwoods and cabbage palms in the once-open marshlands gave native grasses and ground cover plants a …

Jan 16, 2025 · On Jan. 14, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that local concentrations of Karenia brevis — the organism that causes red tide — had begun trending upward in Southwest Florida over the past week, along with impacts to coastal wildlife on Sanibel and Captiva. At the time, data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]