WEEk OF DECEMBER 18, 2024
VOLuME 63, NuMBER 5
Fire board OKs dock repairs, new gear, more Staff recognized with award By TIFFANY REPECKI
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The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's commission approved a handful of resolutions and district policies at its recent meeting, as well as awarded crew members with the prestigious Phoenix Award. On Dec. 11, the commissioners voted unanimously 3-0 on a resolution to approve a contract with Florida Structural Group for $14,660 for repairs to the public safety marine operations dock. Prior to the vote, Fire Chief Kevin Barbot explained that the district uses the dock for its fire rescue boat and it has a 50/50 cost share with the city for the dock, which was damaged in Hurricane Milton. The city has since taken care of the electrical work, so the district will cover the repairs to the dock. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Jackson noted that the dock was losing deck boards before Milton. “It was very very bad,” he said. See FIRE BOARD, page 20
School to host annual Holiday Program Performance By TIFFANY REPECKI
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he Sanibel School's Music Department will present an evening of seasonal songs this week. The Holiday Program Performance will take place on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in the school's cafetorium. It will feature the Steel Drum Band, Orff Club, Elementary Choir, Seahorse Chorale and K-3 classes.
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“Our holiday performance is an annual concert that we do every year,” Music Department Director Joey Giangreco said. “It's something that our staff, our families and our students look forward.” “It is free and open to the public,” he added. “We invite all to come out and see the show.” The Steel Drum Band will perform a pre-show in the courtSee HOLIDAY PROGRAM, page 18
Preserving Paradise program celebrates first graduates alsOInsIdetOday
Twenty-three new voices for Florida's clean water-driven economy have emerged out of the first Preserving Paradise leadership program — a partnership between the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), SanCap Chamber, Captains for Clean Water and The Everglades Foundation. After an official graduation ceremony on Dec. 2, the 2024 participants are more equipped and motiSee PRESERVING PARADISE, page 20
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