Santiva Chronicle

12/30/2024

In 2024, Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce membership numbers grew from 121 in 2023 to 452 active members, John Lai, chamber president and chief executive officer, reported recently to the board of directors.

provided to The Santiva Chronicle In 2024, SanCap Chamber membership numbers grew from 121 in 2023 to 452 active members, John Lai, chamber president and chief executive officer, reported recently …

12/30/2024

Check out the newest Sanibel and Captiva Island’s just sold properties, provided by Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.

provided by Kingfisher Real Estate Based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for the period 12/21/24- 12/28/24.

12/30/2024

Celebrity nature photographers Clyde and Niki Butcher open the 20th annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series Thursday, Jan. 9, with their “Portraits of Real Florida” photographic presentation at 1 p.m. in the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) Visitor & Education Center Auditorium on Sanibel Island.

provided to The Santiva Chronicle Celebrity nature photographers Clyde and Niki Butcher open the 20th annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series Thursday, Jan. 9, with their “Portraits of Real Flo…

12/30/2024

CROW CAW (Case A Week) provided by CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.: American Kestrel Struggles With Lead Poisoning. American Kestrels are the smallest falcon in North America and year-round residents in southwest Florida. Their diet includes large insects, small mammals, birds, and snakes.

Editor’s Note: The American Kestrel is part of the CROW CAW (Case A Week) series, which tells the stories of the patients at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island, t…

12/29/2024

For its 22nd year, the BIG ARTS - Music, Arts, and Entertainment FORUM Lecture Series is making education on our dynamic geopolitical world accessible to all, beginning shortly after the first of the year.

by SC Features Writer Reanna Haase For its 22nd year, the BIG ARTS FORUM Lecture Series is making education on our dynamic geopolitical world accessible to all, beginning shortly after the first of…

12/28/2024

Is 2025 the year you have resolved to get more involved in your community? Then mark your calendar for Volunteer Expo, which takes place Thursday, January 16, 2025. Presented by the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) and powered by the Pfeifer Realty Group, the Volunteer Expo offers community members interested in contributing their talents to engage with over 40 Sanibel and Captiva community groups and organizations.

provided to The Santiva Chronicle Is 2025 the year you have resolved to get more involved in your community? Then mark your calendar for Volunteer Expo, which takes place Thursday, January 16, 2025…

12/27/2024

Three cousins were sitting on the balcony of a home on Nerita Street on Sunday night, Dec. 22, when they noticed a fire and called 911. The Sanibel Fire Department responded to the vegetation fire on Shellbasket Lane.

by SC Publisher Shannen Hayes Three cousins were sitting on the balcony of a home on Nerita Street on Sunday night, Dec. 22, when they noticed a fire and called 911. The Sanibel Fire Department res…

12/26/2024

12/26/2024

Check out the newest Sanibel and Captiva Island’s price change report. Data provided courtesy of Eric Pfeifer, Broker-Owner Pfeifer Realty Group based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors.

Data provided courtesy of Eric Pfeifer, Broker-Owner Pfeifer Realty Group, based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for the period 12/18/24 – 12/24/24.…

12/26/2024

Check out the newest Sanibel and Captiva Island’s just listed properties. Data provided courtesy of Eric Pfeifer, Broker-Owner Pfeifer Realty Group based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors.

Data provided courtesy of Eric Pfeifer, Broker-Owner Pfeifer Realty Group, based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for the period 12/18/24 – 12/24/24.…

12/26/2024

A Sanibel resident is searching for her lost cat Pela, who went missing from the east end of the island. Residents and property owners are encouraged to check their security cameras, garage, shed, or crawl space for her. She may try to come into a screened porch or drink from a pool, but she should not be chased. Anyone who has information or spots Pela should take a picture and call 239-770-0239.

A Sanibel resident is searching for her lost cat Pela, who went missing from the east end of the island. Residents and property owners are encouraged to check their security cameras, garage, shed, …

12/26/2024

For its 22nd year, the BIG ARTS - Music, Arts, and Entertainment FORUM Lecture Series is making education on our dynamic geopolitical world accessible to all, beginning shortly after the first of the year. Possibly the series’ most noteworthy characteristic, which keeps people coming back, is its approachable nature, according to the BIG ARTS Executive Director.

by SC Features Writer Reanna Haase For its 22nd year, the BIG ARTS FORUM Lecture Series is making education on our dynamic geopolitical world accessible to all, beginning shortly after the first of…

12/24/2024

On Dec. 17, the Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro, Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce, and friends hailed the reopening of the popular French restaurant at 751 Tarpon Rd. on Sanibel by two new owners.

provided to The Santiva Chronicle On Dec. 17, the Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro, SanCap Chamber, and friends hailed the reopening of the popular French restaurant at 751 Tarpon Rd. on Sanibel by tw…

12/24/2024

The Bailey Tract on Tarpon Bay Road will be closed throughout January 2025 for trail enhancements to increase accessibility to the Mindfulness and Ani Pond trails. “Renovations are very exciting to this 1/3-mile trail, home to the first ever U.S. Fish & Wildlife Mindfulness Trail,” said Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni Westland. “We will be resurfacing it with fine rock and gravel to improve accessibility. We will also be leveling and widening the trail.”

photos by SC Publisher Shannen Hayes The Bailey Tract on Tarpon Bay Road will be closed throughout January 2025 for trail enhancements to increase accessibility to the Mindfulness and Ani Pond trai…

12/24/2024

The League of Women Voters of Sanibel has announced its next citizen education luncheon program. This nonpartisan program entitled “Understanding Project 2025’s Mandate for Leadership” will be held in the third-floor ballroom of the Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive.

provided to The Santiva Chronicle The League of Women Voters of Sanibel has announced its next citizen education luncheon program. This nonpartisan program entitled “Understanding Project 202…

12/23/2024

Sanibel Police respond to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Periwinkle Way and Palm Ridge Road at around 1 p.m. today, Dec. 23. No further information is available.

SC photo by Shannen Hayes The Sanibel Police and Sanibel Fire & Rescue District responded to a two-vehicle accident around 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at the intersection of Periwinkle Way and P…

12/23/2024

Check out the newest Sanibel and Captiva Island’s just sold properties, provided by Kingfisher Real Estate, Inc.

provided to The Santiva Chronicle Based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for the period 12/13/24- 12/20/24.