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01/15/2025

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01/14/2025

Over the holiday vacation, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official)’s Wildlife on Wheels (WoW) team underwent training sessions devoted to new elementary curriculum.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/wow-teachers-become-students/

01/14/2025

The Florida Department of Transportation reported that crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and closed to public access, including from the water.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/fdot-provides-update-on-causeway-project-28/

01/14/2025

The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge and J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) bid farewell this month to Birgie Miller Gresham, who has served the DDWS for 14 years — first as executive director for nearly 12 years and, most recently, senior philanthropic director.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/past-executive-director-retires-from-ddws/

01/14/2025

The Sanibel Captiva Orchid Society will meet on Jan. 20 at 12:30 p.m. in the Founders Room at The Community House on Sanibel. The guest speaker will be David Fiores, owner of Fiore’s Landscapes, Garden Center and Cafe.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/san-cap-orchid-society-to-hold-meeting-8/

01/14/2025

The Dunes Women’s Golf Association was back to full activity following the holidays with a Cross Country format on Jan. 3 at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel. Pam Hilbers and Missy Rothweiler came in first and second place, and Lisa Barney and Terry Walsh tied for third place.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/dwga-activities-resume-after-holidays/

01/14/2025

The Sanibel Captiva Republican Caucus will meet on Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Library on Sanibel. The guest speaker will be Lee County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Kevin Ruane.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/republican-caucus-to-hold-meeting/

01/14/2025

The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) team promoted its Nature Wellness program and upcoming Wellness in Nature at ‘Ding’ event at the New Year New You Health Fair held on Jan. 4 at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Sanibel.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/refuge-takes-part-in-outreach/

01/14/2025

The Progressive Club of the Islands will meet on Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. virtually via Zoom. The guest speaker will Dr. Norbert Goldfield, founder and executive director of Healing Across the Divides and Ask Doctors and Nurses.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/progressive-club-to-hold-meeting/

01/14/2025

The Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club welcomed Sanibel Bicycle Club President Jim Meyer as its guest speaker at a recent meeting. He shared insights into the role that the organization plays in the community.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/kiwanis-holds-meeting-with-speaker-35/

01/14/2025

The City of Sanibel, Florida’s Vegetation Committee will offer a free, guided native vegetation and landscaping tour on Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. around the grounds at City Hall. In addition to providing information on proper planting and care of native vegetation, committee members will highlight recently restored rain gardens.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/city-committee-to-offer-guided-plant-walk-4/

01/14/2025

MacIntosh Books + Paper will present “Meet Kathy Kleiner Rubin” on Jan. 16 at The Community House on Sanibel. Owner Rebecca Binkowski will host a conversation with the “A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy” author.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/macintosh-to-host-author-event/

01/14/2025

The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge provided updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official).

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/ddws-reports-on-refuge-programming-and-more-78/

01/14/2025

The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society will hold a bird walk on Jan. 18 at 8 a.m. at Harns Marsh in Fort Myers. It will last about one and a half to two hours.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/audubon-society-to-host-bird-walk-4/

01/14/2025

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/rec-center-provides-update-on-activities-events-50/

01/14/2025

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will host a guided Snail Search and Biodiversity Walk on Jan. 16 at Lakes Park in Fort Myers. Participants will search for land snails, document their sightings for the benefit of science, and explore the flora and fauna.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/shell-museum-to-host-guided-walk-12/

01/14/2025

Tarpon Bay Explorers Inc. — the official concession to the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) — recently announced that it has resumed its fishing charter operations.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/tbe-resumes-fishing-charters/

01/14/2025

The SCCF will host a Weeds ‘n’ Seeds plant walk on Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official)’s Oak Hammock on Sanibel. It will last one to two hours.

https://www.captivasanibel.com/2025/01/14/weeds-n-seeds-plant-walk-planned-13/