Sanibel News

The Florida City and County Management Association held its annual conference and business meeting in Orlando at the Hilton Orlando May 21 - May 25, 2013.

City leaders in Sanibel aren't taking any risks ahead of this year's hurricane season.

SANIBEL, Fla.- The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 73-year-old man.

James Newlon was breathing a Nitrox mix on a Gulf wreck in 90 feet of water when this cubera snapper came within range of his speargun.

Over a year ago, Belleair Beach residents voted 'yes' by a comfortable margin, 56 percent, on a referendum issue that directed council members to develop a plan and financing to underground all public utilities throughout the city.

SANIBEL, Fla.- The Iona-McGregor Fire Protection & Rescue District will begin smoke training at Shack Baits, located at 17501 Harbour Point Drive, to the Sanibel Causeway toll booth commencing at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7th.

Coastal Living Magazine rated Sanibel Island number three on the 2013 top ten list of America's Happiest Seaside Towns.

The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel has announced summer savings packages and special Florida resident rates designed to make locals glad they reside in Southwest Florida year-round. "Enjoy warm Gulf waters and shelling on white-sand shores while saving some money in the off- season," The Beaches cajoles.

We're talking about the water between Sanibel, Punta Rassa, and Fort Myers Beach.

SANIBEL, Fla.- An engineering study is confirming that the Sanibel Causeway bridges are safe, despite some small cracks in concrete beams supporting the structures.

Sebastian Mejias, 21, was last seen around 2 p.m. in the area of Golden Gate Parkway near the I-75 north and southbound exits in Golden Gate, said deputies.

Tomorrow, Lee County Commissioners will take another look at an ordinance to allow Jet Ski tours out of the Port Sanibel Marina.

Like rust on a hook, pollution builds up across the Southwest Florida landscape during the dry season, on lawns and roads, golf courses and driveways.

The Sanibel Police Department is alerting the public that today, Thursday, April 30th, there have been 8 reported vehicle burglaries on the east end of island at the condominiums at 671 and 685 East Gulf Drive, and 200 and 255 East Periwinkle Way.

Lee Memorial Health System has filed a lawsuit against BP and others involved in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, claiming the loss of tourists led to a loss of revenue at the system's hospitals.

SANIBEL, Fla.- The 4-mile Wildlife Drive at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island will be closing for repaving from May through September 2013.

In a list of the top six beaches in Florida, published in the Guardian , Stephen Leatherman listed Siesta Key Beach.

FGCU, Southwest Florida's environment and some arts programs were big winners in the $745 billion state budget that will be voted on by the end of the week.

Floor level, from left: Amanda Cross of Sanibel and Chair of "Sanibel-Captiva Cares"; Lee Memorial Health System President & CEO Jim Nathan, Dick Muench of Kiwanis Club Sanibel-Captiva; Medical Director Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, Dr.

Steen Metz puts on a brave face when he recalls his imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp.