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City of Sanibel Refuse and Recycling Collection - Holiday Schedule

The City of Sanibel refuse and recycling collection holiday schedule for the holiday weeks of December 24th and December 31st.

4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration Entertainer Keith the Magician Sanibel Recreation Center

Come to the Sanibel Recreation Center’s 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration to catch three amazing entertainers!

Teen Night Jingle Bell Skate at Bamboozles on Friday, December 28th

Teens join us over holiday break for a fun night of roller skating on Friday, December 28th at Bamboozles.

City Of Sanibel Christmas and New Year’s Operation Hours & Refuse Collection Schedule

City of Sanibel Administrative Offices and Center 4 Life/Civic Center will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2012 and Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in observance of Christmas and will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

COMMUNITY ALERT: Burglaries of Beach Front Condominiums Citizens and Visitors advised to take Precautionary Measures

Between the dates of November 14 and December 20, 2012 the Sanibel Police Department is reporting that 11 (eleven) beach front condominium burglaries have occurred. These burglaries have occurred from the 500 block of East Gulf Drive to the 3400 block of West Gulf Drive on Sanibel.

POP INTO 2013 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN BIG $$$$$$$$$ City of Sanibel Financial Assistance Program’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

Stuff your Holiday Stockings with 50/50 Raffle Tickets. 50% of proceeds go to the City of Financial Assistance Program to help children attend the after school, fun days, summer and holiday camps at the Sanibel Recreation Center and the other 50% goes to the WINNER!

Sanibel Recreation Center Upcoming Holiday Hours and Program Schedule

Stay “Fit 4 Life” over the holiday weekend at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

Two for the Price of One Tickets to The Addams Family Broadway Musical Available at Sanibel Recreation Center

Discounted tickets on sale now for The Addams Family the Broadway Musical at the Barbara B. Mann on Wednesday, February 20th at 7:30 p.m.

Blood Drive – Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Be a Hometown Hero. Give the Gift of Life

The City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Health System’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

Complimentary Diabetes, Glaucoma, Hearing and Blood Pressure Screenings by Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Saturday, December 15th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sanibel Recreation Center

The complimentary Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Diabetes, Glaucoma, Hearing and Blood Pressure Screenings will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15th at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

Permanent Paving to be Installed at Bailey Road from Intersection with Periwinkle Way north to Pond Apple Park - Commencing December 17, 2012

Final paving and striping modifications to Bailey Road from the intersection of Periwinkle Way north to the Pond Apple Park trail crossing will begin Monday, December 17th with anticipated completion on Friday, December 21st.

Sanibel Recreation Center Members Discount Offer for Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings 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 for the December 18 and December 20 performances of Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings.

Get Your Tickets Now Sanibel Recreation Center 2012 New Year’s Eve Party “Poppin’, Hoppin’ & Bubblin’ Into 2013”

Get Your Tickets Now Sanibel Recreation Center 2012 New Year’s Eve Party “Poppin’, Hoppin’ & Bubblin’ Into 2013”

Complimentary Diabetes, Glaucoma, Hearing and Blood Pressure Screenings by Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Saturday, December 15th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sanibel Recreation Center

The complimentary Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Diabetes, Glaucoma, Hearing and Blood Pressure Screenings will be performed from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 15th at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

Sanibel City Council Accepting Applications for Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)

The Sanibel City Council is accepting applications for the City of Sanibel representative to the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) pending final appointment by Lee County Board of Commissioners.

WANT TO ATTRACT BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES TO YOUR PROPERTY?

The City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee is offering a guided native vegetation and landscaping tour of City Hall grounds, which have been planted solely with native plants.

Hit Movie Skyfall Discount Ticket Price for Sanibel Recreation Center Members

The Island Cinema of Sanibel, at 535 Tarpon Bay Road, is offering "Sanibel Recreation Center Member Movie Rates" movie tickets at a discounted rate for all City of Sanibel Recreation Center members.

City Of Sanibel Christmas and New Year's Operation Hours & Refuse Collection Schedule

City of Sanibel Administrative Offices and Center 4 Life/Civic Center will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2012 and Tuesday, December 25, 2012, in observance of Christmas and will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

Sanibel Permitted Special Events Weekend of December 8th & 9th

Please read this article for information on permitted Special Events happening on Sanibel Island this weekend.

Register Now for the Youth Holiday Camp Grades Kindergarten through Eighth Sanibel Recreation Center

Chill out and join us for some frosty fun during this year’s winter break! Highlights include specialty field trips, crafts, games and a variety of frozen holiday treats.