News Releases
Stay up to date with all of the official announcements and news from the City of Sanibel.
Lee County Emergency Management Testing New Public Notification System Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Lee County Emergency Management, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Lee County Port Authority and the cities of Fort Myers and Sanibel recently signed a contract with Emergency Communications Network to lease its CodeRED high-speed emergency notifications system. CodeRED, already in place in Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach, now geographically covers all of Lee County to allow residents to receive health and safety alerts.
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NEW! Arthritis Foundation Water Exercise Classes at the Sanibel Recreation Center
This new program will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. from September 6th – October 13th.
City Sponsors Hurricane Seminar
The City of Sanibel is sponsoring the 2010 Hurricane Seminar for Island residents, property owners, business owners, and Island workers.
Dodgeball Tournament at the Sanibel Recreation Center
On Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. the Sanibel Recreation Center will be hosting a Dodgeball Tournament for ages 14 and up.
City Council Approves New “Mandatory and Voluntary” Brazilian Pepper Removal Zones
With continued community support, the City of Sanibel is moving forward with the implementation of the Brazilian Pepper Eradication Program. Please read this article for zone information and to view photographs of brazilian pepper.
Hammerheads Make Further Improvements at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
As of this summer, the Hammerheads have replaced 99-percent of the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village boardwalks. The Hammerheads are an all-volunteer group.
Turner Beach Restrooms Closed Due to Utility Work from 9 AM to 12 PM on August 4th
On Wednesday, August 4th, the Island Water Association will be performing utility work that will require the shutdown of the Turner Beach restrooms from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience experienced due to this necessary utility work.
The National Automotive Dealers Association Donates CPR Training Mannequin to the Sanibel Recreation Center
On Tuesday July 20, 2010 the Sanibel Recreation Center received a donation of a Resusci Anne CPR Training Mannequin from the National Automotive Dealers Charitable Foundation and the Florida Dealers Association.
Register Now for the 2010-2011 After School Program at the Sanibel Recreation Center
Register now for the 2010-2011 After School Program. Registration is now available online or at the Recreation Center.
Annual Shared Use Path Repairs Project - Path Parallel to Rabbit Road - August 2
Beginning Monday, August 2, the City of Sanibel’s contractor, Bonness Inc., will begin the scheduled asphalt repairs to the Shared Use Path running parallel to Rabbit Road. The work is expected to take approximately one week to complete.
REMINDER - The Sanibel Recreation Center Gymnasium and Weight Room Will Be Closed For Annual Maintenance - All Classes To Be Held
The Sanibel Recreation Center Gymnasium and Weight Room, located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, will be closed to the public for annual maintenance from Monday, August 9th through Sunday, August 15th.
Hall of Sponsors
Welcome to the following who joined the Sanibel Recreation Center Hall of Sponsors: realtor Glenn Carretta, Liddy Johnson, Patsy & Hubie Whitaker and Joyce & Chuck Krivenko.
Complimentary Blood Pressure Screening at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Monday, August 2nd from 9 a.m. to Noon
The Sanibel Fire District will offer complimentary blood pressure screening at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Monday, August 2nd from 9 a.m. until Noon.
Single Family Housing Permit Applications on Sanibel Exceed Four Previous Years -20th Permit Application for Current Fiscal Year-
Today Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra announced that the City has received the 20th single-family home permit application for the current Fiscal Year, which started October 1, 2009.
Check Out The New Summer Fitness Class Schedule – Effective Monday, August 2nd
Be sure to check out the new summer fitness class schedule that will take effect on Monday, August 2nd. Did you know that the Recreation Center offers fitness classes six days a week at no extra charge to facility members? Now is a great time to take advantage of this opportunity to get in shape!
2010 Shared Use Path Repair Project Begins
The City of Sanibel’s annual repairs to the Shared Use Paths began Monday, July 26, 2010. For safety, the areas under repair will be barricaded off from users. All path users are reminded to use caution while navigating around construction zones.
Power Updates Now Available On City's Home Page
The City of Sanibel has received the following announcement from the local electrical provider, L.C.E.C. (Lee County Electrical Co-op)
Traffic Advisory
On Wednesday, July 28th and Thursday, July 29th from 8 AM to 1 PM, the vegetation along Periwinkle Way from Bailey Road to Palm Ridge Road will be trimmed. Two lane traffic will be maintained, however there will be short periods of time when traffic will be stopped to cut overhanging limbs.
SANIBEL INCLUDED IN NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TROPICAL STORM WARNING
The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for the Southwest Florida coast as far north as Englewood due to Tropical Storm Bonnie.
Traffic Advisory
Due to an emergency manhole repair, Periwinkle Way traffic will be reduced to one lane between Donax Street and Dixie Beach Boulevard on Friday, July 23 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM. It is suggested that alternate routes be utilized during this time period.