News Releases
Stay up to date with all of the official announcements and news from the City of Sanibel.
Healthy Heart Month – Week Two February 6 – 12, 2012
Check out Week One of Healthy Heart Month's Special Events.
Sanibel Permitted Special Events - Weekend of February 4th & 5th
Please read this weekend special events alert for on-island events permitted by the City of Sanibel.
Healthy Heart Month 1 Mile Fun Walk / Run Sunday, February 12th Sanibel Recreation Center
Join us on Sunday, February 12th at the Sanibel Ball Fields for the Healthy Heart Month One Mile Fun Walk / Run.
Alzheimer Screening Provided by Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center Friday, February 10th Sanibel Recreation Center
The City of Sanibel Recreation Center will host the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center Screenings on Friday, February 10th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Do You Want To Reduce Your Water Bill?
Due to the positive response last year, the City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee is again offering guided native plant tours of City Hall grounds, which have been planted solely with native plants.
Complimentary Blood Pressure Screening Sanibel Recreation Center Tuesday, February 7th 9 a.m. to Noon
The Sanibel Fire District will offer complimentary blood pressure screening at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Tuesday, February 7th from 9 a.m. until Noon.
PROTECT SANIBEL’S WATERS - CITY OF SANIBEL NEEDS YOUR HELP
SB604 scheduled to be heard Monday afternoon, February 6, 2012 in the Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee.
Sanibel Police Chief Releases Year-End Stats: Vehicular Accidents Steeply Decline
Today, Sanibel Police Chief Bill Tomlinson released the year-end Department Statistics for 2011. The Federally reportable crimes (UCR) for 2011 remained at last year’s level of 120. Within the Federally reportable crimes, there were two noteworthy statistics.
Backyard Game Night for All Ages at Community Park
Join us on Saturday, February 4th, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Park for Backyard Game Night.
Sanibel Recreation Center Members Discount Offer for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater
The BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way, is offering Sanibel Recreation Center Member Rates with a discount ticket price for all City of Sanibel Recreation Center members.
FINAL Zone 6 Brazilian Pepper Pick-Up Scheduled for February 16th and 17th, 2012
In coordination with the City of Sanibel’s island-wide Brazilian Pepper Eradication Program and the City’s waste hauler, Veolia, a free curbside pickup for Brazilian pepper debris is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th and Friday, February 17th for all properties in Zone 6.
Do You Want To Reduce Your Water Bill?
Due to the positive response last year, the City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee is again offering guided native plant tours of City Hall grounds, which have been planted solely with native plants.
WE NEED YOUR HELP CONTACTING COASTAL LEGISLATORS TO PROTECT FLORIDA’S WATERWAYS: Senate Bill 604 - Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Application, Monday, January 30, 2012.
Help us to STOP SB 604 and protect Florida’s waterways! Let committee members know we need their help!
REMINDER - Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration Fees – Register by FEBRUARY 13TH for the After School Program Spring Trimester
To take advantage of the new “Early Bird” rates, you must register by February 13th for the 2011 – 2012 Sanibel Recreation Center After School Program Spring Trimester.
Healthy Heart Month – Week One February 1 – 5, 2012
Check out Week One of Healthy Heart Month's Special Events.
FINAL Zone 6 Brazilian Pepper Pick-up Scheduled for February 16th and 17th, 2012
In coordination with the City of Sanibel’s island-wide Brazilian Pepper Eradication Program and the City’s waste hauler, Veolia, a free curbside pickup for Brazilian pepper debris is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th and Friday, February 17th for all properties in Zone 6.
Reminder to Sanibel Dog Owners – Stop by the Recreation Center to Purchase Your Dog License Prior to February 1st to Avoid the Late Fee
Sanibel dog owners, be sure to stop by the Recreation Center prior to Tuesday, February 1st to purchase your 2012 dog license to avoid the $5.00 late fee.
CONTINUE TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE - ACT NOW TO PROTECT OUR WATER! Important Vote on House Bill 421 (Fertilizer Preemption) - Wednesday Morning
House Bill 421 - Fertilizer Preemption on Community & Military Affairs Subcommittee Agenda this Wednesday, January 25th. Your calls and emails are essential to ensure our Representatives stand strong against pressure and vote for their constituents. Make sure committee members know we are counting on them!
Water Quality Legislation Update - Your Input Made a Difference!
In part due to the correspondence Sanibel residents sent to our local legislators, pending House Bill 421 which would preempt local communities’ authority to reasonably regulate fertilizer application has been temporarily postponed “(TP).”