Sanibel News & Press Releases

The City of Sanibel Recreation Center is conducting complimentary health screening throughout the month of December. All Health Screenings are open to the public.

The City of Sanibel is collecting holiday gifts for the children who reside in the Below Market Rating housing on Sanibel managed by Community Housing Resources, Inc. The children range in age from infant to 18 years.

Wednesday, December 3rd from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. the Lee County Health Department will be conducting blood pressure screenings and an informative workshop related to cardiovascular health.

On December 9, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.

TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT FOR SANIBEL

At the current time the Tornado Watch has been lifted for the Lee County area including Sanibel Island.

On Monday, December 1st. Sanibelians will celebrate the First Anniversary of the Recreation Center with a free concert by the BIG Arts Band followed by a celebration ceremony, singing of Happy Birthday and Cake.

Share your knowledge with the next generation! All Sanibel Recreation Center Volunteers receive Defibrillator and CPR training. Call now to get started.

Burn-Off the Potatoes, Gravy & Stuffing Recreation Center Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday Family Pool Open with Extended Hours!

Perfect activity for the grandchildren and the visiting in-laws this holiday weekend - The Sanibel Recreation Center will be open extended hours.

If your refuse, recycling and vegetation waste collection by Waste Pro is scheduled for today, it will be picked-up one day later.

The Sanibel Police Department is investigating two burglaries in two days. The Sanibel Police Department received a call at approximately 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 from 200 Periwinkle Way, Lighthouse Point Condominiums regarding a burglary in progress.

The Sanibel Police Department received a call at approximately 9:00 P.M. on Monday, November 24th, 2008, regarding a burglary in progress at 671 East Gulf Drive, the Sandalfoot Condominium.

The opportunity still exists to join the Out to Lunch Bunch, Florida Repertory Theater Trip, Holiday Potluck and the Senior Center Book Club Programs.

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The City of Sanibel’s Sign Regulations (Chapter 106, Section 106-3 of the City of Sanibel’s Codified Ordinances) define specific standards for Holiday Decorations, Lights, Displays and Decorations.

Two new Yoga "mini-retreats" scheduled at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Back Pain Yoga Mini-Retreat on December 6th at 2 p.m. Holiday Restorative Yoga Mini-Retreat on December 11th at 4:30 p.m.

If you’re looking for holiday gifts or homemade arts & crafts, don’t miss the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee will offer a guided native plant tour of City Hall grounds, which have been planted solely with native plants, on Wednesday, December 3rd, and Wednesday, December 17th, 2008.

This month’s “Out to Lunch Bunch” excursion, social dining with friends and neighbors, will travel to the tropical Fort Myers Restaurant Bahama Breeze in Fort Myers, Tuesday, December 2nd.