Volume 63, number 41
City council OKs dredging district, more
By TIFFANY REPECKI
Page 1 n Week of Wednesday, August 27, 2025
WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2025
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Legion to hold Grand Reopening for restored Post By TIFFANY REPECKI
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he public is invited to celebrate the official return of American Legion Post 123 on Sanibel. Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian devastated it in September 2022, followed by the impacts from Helene and Milton last year, the Post will hold a Grand Reopening on Aug. 30 from noon to 6 p.m.
An inaugural event planned for the holiday weekend aims to promote businesses on the islands. Hosted by the SanCap Chamber, the Sanibel-Captiva Sunrise Sale will take place on Aug. 30 from 7:07 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature exclusive deals, tiered sales, discounts up to 50%, BOGOs, free gifts with purchases, giveaways and in-store perks from participating businesses, plus a grand prize drawing. “Labor Day weekend is typically buzz-
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ing around the islands and it’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen that. We wanted to draw attention that businesses are open for business,” chamber President and Chief Executive Officer John Lai said, adding that attendees can shop, grab lunch and make a day of it. He explained that the idea stemmed from Adventures in Paradise Outfitters and A Little Adventure co-owners Audrey and Josh Stewart, who hold a similar successful event at their St. Petersburg store. They decided to organize one on Sanibel with a few businesses, but interest on the
island quickly grew. “When they approached us, we didn’t have to think a lot about it. They recognized the chamber’s reach could help them amplify their message,” Lai said, giving the couple credit for proposing a great idea. Audrey Stewart described it as Black Friday, island style — only sunrise, instead of midnight. “More than just the year’s best deals, it’s a new tradition that brings neighbors, friends and visitors together for a morning See SUNRISE SALE, page 24
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“It’s mostly a celebration of our opening and to thank those who contributed,” Legion Cmdr. Tim Moore said. “And to invite people to come out and see what we look like now.” He explained that they held a soft opening a few weeks ago to get the kinks out. “Essentially, we’re back to full operations again. The kitchen is open, the bar is open, the main room is open,” Moore
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 123
American Legion Post 123 on Sanibel features a new bar area, including the counter, flooring and more.
The Sanibel City Council established the Wulfert Channel dredging district and one-time assessment at its recent meeting, as well as approved the annual solid waste assessment and provided direction on recommended improvements to the Shared Use Path. On Aug. 19, the council members voted unanimously 5-0 on a resolution to: determine the propriety and advisability of establishing and implementing the onetime Wulfert Channel Area Dredging Assessment District; declaring, levying and imposing such one-time special assessments; providing for a one-time special assessment; providing certain procedures which may be used by the council with respect to assessment rolls; and approving the collection of assessments
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