Tropical sage (Salvia coccinea) is a vibrant Florida native perfect for an island butterfly garden and an interesting ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel recently unveiled a new exhibition. Opened on May 29, ...

Registrations are being accepted for this year’s 32nd Annual Independence Day Parade. Taking place on July 4 starting at 9:30 ...

The Sanibel City Council took the first step in moving forward with a proposed special assessment and assessment district for ...

The Captiva Island Fire Control District’s commission heard about the estimated property tax values and Insurance Services ...

Emma Concannon, 5, of Folsom, California, found a junonia on June 6 while shelling with her family at Cayo Costa State Park.

For teenagers, summer often means time with friends, beach trips and a well-earned break from school. But it also brings increased risk. Automobile accidents remain one of the leading causes of death ...

This unusually light gnocchi is very popular in Tuscany. “Gnocchi nudi” translates into “naked gnocchi.” It is so named because of the small amount of flour used in the recipe. It is the perfect ...

Lee County voters will get an opportunity in 2026 to decide whether to make a substantive change in how Lee County commissioners are elected. Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 11 signed House Bill 4001 — Lee ...

I don’t know about you, but having just celebrated Father’s Day last Sunday, it dawned on me that I didn’t see nearly as many commercials for what to get dad as I remember seeing for what to get mom, ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will allow Lee County voters to decide in 2026 if they want to elect the Lee County Board of County Commissioners by district. The bill, HB 4001 — Lee County, ...

The Captiva Community Panel (CCP) received updates about ongoing county projects for the island at its recent meeting, as well as legal updates related to South Seas and its rezoning redevelopment. On ...