Sanibel News & Press Releases

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.

Effective October 1, 2010, Veolia Environmental Services will be the City’s franchised solid waste hauler. Please read this article for more information.

The Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) provides mosquito control for Sanibel and all of Lee County. Please read this article for more information.

On Friday, September 10th the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club will offer complimentary diabetes screening at the recreation center from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sanibel City Hall will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010 and will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

Over the past 2 weeks, three neighborhoods have been targeted by criminals who have burglarized vehicles parked at residences on Sanibel. Please read this article for more information.

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.

This Labor Day, take some time to stay “Fit 4 Life” at the Sanibel Recreation Center! The Recreation Center will operate under normal business hours and maintain all land and water aerobics classes on Monday, September 6th.

The City of Sanibel will begin road striping repair work on Monday, August 30, 2010. Every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to the public. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times. The public is reminded to use caution when traveling through a construction zone.

Improve your child’s comfort level and abilities in the water! Group lessons are offered for youth of all ages: from 6 months to 15 years. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

Register now for the 2010-2011 After School Program. Registration is now available online or at the Recreation Center.

The City is looking to apply for a State Historic Preservation Grant to assist in funding the proposed Lighthouse Painting and Maintenance Project. This project is critical to preservation of this historic landmark. Letters of support for the project are required to be submitted as part of the grant application.

The Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) provides mosquito control for Sanibel and all of Lee County. The LCMCD will deploy its’ ground spray trucks and helicopter aircraft this evening from 9 p.m. tonight until 2:00 a.m. tomorrow morning for all of Sanibel Island.

A 3-day course in which participants will be trained as Professional Rescuers in lifeguarding, first aid, and adult, child and infant CPR / AED use.

Presentation of a Proclamation to the Boy Scouts of America.

Lee County Emergency Management, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Lee County Port Authority and the cities of Fort Myers and Sanibel recently signed a contract with Emergency Communications Network to lease its CodeRED high-speed emergency notifications system. CodeRED, already in place in Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach, now geographically covers all of Lee County to allow residents to receive health and safety alerts.

Please Click Here To Register and Enter Your Contact Information

As part of the on-going Community Restoration effort in Clam Bayou, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is seeking volunteers to plant red mangrove seedlings in the Bayou.

Complimentary body composition analysis will be offered at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Wednesday, August 25th from noon until 2 p.m.

The City of Sanibel is accepting applications for part-time, as-needed, Recreation Aides for the after-school program at the Sanibel Recreation Center for kindergarten through eighth grade students of the Sanibel Elementary School.

Please read for important Traffic and/or Beach Alerts on Sanibel Island.