In a charming twist of linguistic history, WGCU’s documentary unit has embarked on a journey to uncover the surprising pronunciation mystery surrounding Sanibel Island, the cherished gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
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ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY: A Heartwarming Holiday Spectacle Unfolds at Players Circle Theater: “Ho! Ho! Ho! The Christmas Show”
As the holiday season envelops us in its magical embrace, Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers (just a short distance across the Sanibel Causeway, in the heart of the McGregor …
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Sanibel Barometer Community: Help a Baker with Ties to Sanibel Win ‘The Greatest Baker’ Competition
As Sanibel Island continues the Hurricane Ian recovery process, a local hospitality professional with a 20+ year connection to Sanibel is capturing attention as a rising contender in a prestigious …
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She Sells Sea Shells on Sanibel Island, again, indeed! And it’s great to see some of our familiar Sanibel businesses starting to reopen over a year after Hurricane Ian hit …
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The Sanibel Cafe Reopens: A Restaurant Rebirth After Hurricane Ian
On Friday, December 1st, 2023, The Sanibel Cafe, located in Tahitian Gardens, reopened for business. This iconic Sanibel Island restaurant had been shuttered since Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on Southwest …
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Despite the demolition of Bailey’s General Store on Sanibel Island, which was prompted by both a long-planned reconstruction project and accelerated by damage from Hurricane Ian, the beloved tradition of …
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Commemorating Resilience: Hurricane Ian One Year Anniversary Community Events on Sanibel Island
It has been a year since Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sanibel Island, leaving an indelible mark on our community. In the face of adversity, the strength and resilience of …
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NEW VIDEO: Why was there a “Flamboyance” of Flamingos on Sanibel Causeway in the wake of Hurricane Idalia?
Picture this: it’s the morning after Hurricane Idalia on the Sanibel Causeway, and what do you see? No, your eyes weren’t deceiving you – a “flamboyance” of flamingos (if you’ll …
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On Sanibel Island, where sunny days typically reign supreme (even during the summer rainy season), a new scene has unfolded as Hurricane Idalia makes its presence known. Today, August 29th, …
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art Inspired By The Impact of Hurricane Ian on Southwest Florida | Sanibel Art Colony
CALL FOR ART: Attention Artists from (or inspired by) Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Southwest Florida. Sanibel Art Colony is seeking …