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WEBTimothy Irving, born March 13, 1950, in San Jose, California, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Tim lived a rich and varied life, touching the hearts of many. He attended Branham High School before serving his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War, stationed throughout Southeast […]
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · Bay Yam founder remembered for love for family, learning. September 2, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. Melvin “Mel” Leon Bleiberg, 97, of Fort Myers, passed away in his sleep on July 18, 2024. He was founder, president and a longtime trustee of the Bat Yam Temple of the Islands on Sanibel. Bleiberg was born on March 21, 1927, the first child ...
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WEB4 days ago · Karen Sue McGee, 79, of Grayson, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Kingsbrook Lifecare in Ashland, KY. She was born March 25, 1945 in Sandusky, OH. to the late Earl and Lucille (McMillen) Willis. She was of the Methodist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Jeannie […]
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WEBSeptember 2, 2024 - Local Columns. Jatropha integerrima is a welcome addition for a sunny spot in any size South Florida landscape. Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the Euphorbiaceae family. Butterflies love the plant, which can be both a flowering shrub or grown as a standard or tree form.
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WEBNov 30, 2021 · Thousands of people visit Sanibel and Captiva Islands every year and have done so for centuries. With the pandemic and abilities of twenty-first century technology, more and more people are choosing to move to the islands full time. What were once essentially island hamlets of a few dozen are now home to close to 8,000 […]
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
WEBOct 10, 2022 · AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.
Phase reopening for Captiva resort following storm
WEBAug 8, 2023 · The South Seas Island Resort on Captiva recently celebrated its first phase of reopening following Hurricane Ian, with more than a dozen refurbished accommodations now available for guests. Led by the Timbers Company, it is undergoing a rebuilding process slated to continue into next year. Accommodations now open for reservations include beach villas and beach […]
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WEBSep 2, 2024 · Bay Yam founder remembered for love for family, learning. September 2, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. Melvin “Mel” Leon Bleiberg, 97, of Fort Myers, passed away in his sleep on July 18, 2024. He was founder, president and a longtime trustee of the Bat Yam Temple of the Islands on Sanibel. Bleiberg was born on March 21, 1927, the first child ...
Island officials describe first week of reopening as ‘smooth’
WEBJan 10, 2023 · With access to Sanibel and Captiva reopening to the public last week for the first time since Hurricane Ian, island officials called it a smooth transition but asked for patience as recovery efforts continue. On Jan. 2, the city of Sanibel rescinded the requirement for a hurricane re-entry pass to get onto the islands via […]
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WEBOct 20, 2022 · The city of Sanibel released the following information after its Oct. 19 Facebook Live: CONDITIONS ON SANIBEL Sanibel continues to be a challenging environment. As of Oct. 19, there was no electricity to any structures, and no potable water available for drinking, bathing or flushing toilets. There is no ground transportation and no operating gas […]