Seagrape (Coccolabil unifera) is a member of the buckwheat family, as odd as that sounds. To us, it’s a stalwart native shrub ...

Ancient Greek lore has it that the renowned philosopher Socrates was once approached by an acquaintance who asked him if he ...

The city’s election for the Sanibel City Council, along with a referendum, is set for March 4. Island voters will cast a ...

Two upcoming fundraisers will benefit programs and a trip for students at The Sanibel School. The Mardi Gras Pancake Supper ...

The Captiva Island Historical Society (CIHS) is taking reservations for its free film event. The CIHS will host the Cart-In ...

Twenty-six authors will be featured at the 26th annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival the first weekend of March in ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently found red tide blooms lurking off the coast of Southwest Florida from Pinellas to Lee counties, reminding us that we have unfinished ...

A press release and photograph published in the Feb. 12, 2025, issue of the Island Reporter on Page 26 was captioned “SPD promotes safety on Shared Use Path.” While it discussed the need for caution ...

These are challenging times as Election Day approaches on Sanibel. After being battered by Hurricane Ian in 2022, the city was dealt a setback in 2024 by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While neither ...

Thank you Mr. Don Hunter for your recent letter to the Sanibel City Council and staff, which was published in the Feb. 12, 2025, issue of the Island Reporter. You obviously put considerable time and ...

The limited scope audit conducted by Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes for the Lee County School Board did not reveal any major problems. He said the suggestions and recommendations that ...

Coast Guard crews located and rescued three overdue boaters Sunday near Captiva after their vessel capsized.   A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter aircrew found the three boaters ...