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WEBTimothy Irving, born March 13, 1950, in San Jose, California, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Tim lived a rich and varied life, touching the hearts of many. He attended Branham High School before serving his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed throughout Southeast […]
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · Bay Yam founder remembered for love for family, learning. September 2, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. Melvin “Mel” Leon Bleiberg, 97, of Fort Myers, passed away in his sleep on July 18, 2024. He was founder, president and a longtime trustee of the Bat Yam Temple of the Islands on Sanibel. Bleiberg was born on March 21, 1927, the first child ...
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WEB5 days ago · Karen Sue McGee, 79, of Grayson, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Kingsbrook Lifecare in Ashland, KY. She was born March 25, 1945 in Sandusky, OH. to the late Earl and Lucille (McMillen) Willis. She was of the Methodist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Jeannie […]
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WEBSeptember 2, 2024 - Local Columns. Jatropha integerrima is a welcome addition for a sunny spot in any size South Florida landscape. Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. Butterflies love the plant, which can be both a flowering shrub or grown as a standard or tree form.
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
WEBOct 10, 2022 · AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.
Sanibel must preserve remaining land
WEBDec 21, 2021 · To the editor: Having been coming to Sanibel since I was a young adult and owning an island home for decades, I was pleased to read about a number of land acquisitions by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge over the last several years, with the most recent acquisition effort currently underway by the DDWS to acquire 8.2 ...
Elsa brings heavy rains to Sanibel, Captiva
WEBJul 13, 2021 · SANIBEL FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT Sanibel fire crews responded to a condo fire on July 7 that is believed to have started from lightning. “A lot of clean up with the handful of trees and debris that fell in the roads,” Captiva Island Fire Control District Fire Chief Jeff Pawul said. “A lot of fire alarms related to the storm, the weather.”
City provides updates on recovery effort
WEBNov 1, 2022 · The city of Sanibel reported that the Sanibel Causeway will be open daily for all pass-holders. During the city’s Facebook Live on Oct. 28, City Manager Dana Souza explained that access to the islands on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 would be open to residents, businesses, private contractors and property owners, versus only essential response personnel as was previously discussed as part of a schedule.
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WEBOct 20, 2022 · The city of Sanibel released the following information after its Oct. 19 Facebook Live: CONDITIONS ON SANIBEL Sanibel continues to be a challenging environment. As of Oct. 19, there was no electricity to any structures, and no potable water available for drinking, bathing or flushing toilets. There is no ground transportation and no operating gas […]
City provides updates on recovery effort
WEBOct 25, 2022 · With the recent reopening of the Sanibel Causeway, officials with the city of Sanibel are asking residents, business owners and those traveling over the bridge to be patient and follow the protocols. During the city’s Facebook Live on Oct. 21, City Manager Dana Souza explained that the Florida Department of Transportation slowed down its …