Podcast
Sanibel Journal
Hosted by Len Edgerly · EN
Show notes for a podcast about Sanibel Island's rebuilding after Hurricane Ian.
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SJ21 Rep. Adam Botana
Dec 5, 202300:23:47Tap to summarizeThis is a conversation I recorded today with State Rep. Adam Botana, R-District 80, about the bill he has drafted to create a Captiva Island Conservation Area. His comments are timely, because the Lee County Commissioners will discuss proposed land use changes for Captiva at their meeting tomorrow (Dec. 6) at 9:30 a.m. For video of this interview, click here for the YouTube version.
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SJ20 Matt DePaolis
Jun 24, 202300:37:11Tap to summarizeEnvironmental Policy Director, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Commission (SCCF), left, with host Len Edgerly on Zoom Links SCCF web site Click here to donate to SCCF "Commissioners Grant 90-day Continuance on Proposed Land Use Changes" at SCCF.org - June 20, 2023 "South Seas Island Resort controversy prompts Lee County Commissioners to postpone public hearing" by David Dorsey at WINK News - June 20, 2023 About Matt DePaolis To download this episode right-click here.
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SJ19 David Mintz
Jun 15, 202300:32:38Tap to summarizeVice President, Captiva Community Panel, addressing special meeting of the Sanibel City Council on June 14, 2023 Recorded video of Sanibel City Council's special meeting on June 14, 2023, highlighting the threats of a proposed Lee County ordinance on Sanibel and Captiva's sanctuary status. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) request to contact Lee County Commissioners in advance of June 20, 2023, meeting to consider the ordinance. South Seas Island Resort Lee County Commissioners contact information: District 1: Kevin Ruane 239-533-2224, dist1@leegov.com District 2: Cecil Pendergrass 239-533-2227, dist2@leegov.com District 3: Ray Sandelli 239-533-2223, dist3@leegov.com District 4: Brian Hamman, Chairman 239-533-2226, dist4@leegov.com District 5: Mike Greenwell, Vice Chairman 239-533-2225, dist5@leegov.com Click here to download audio
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SJ18 The Islands Need Your Help ASAP!
Jun 15, 202300:14:37Tap to summarizeLen Edgerly recording this episode Recorded video of Sanibel City Council's special meeting on June 14, 2023, highlighting the threats of a proposed Lee County ordinance on Sanibel and Captiva's sanctuary status. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) request to contact Lee County Commissioners in advance of June 20, 2023, meeting to consider the ordinance. Lee County Commissioners contact information: District 1: Kevin Ruane 239-533-2224, dist1@leegov.com District 2: Cecil Pendergrass 239-533-2227, dist2@leegov.com District 3: Ray Sandelli 239-533-2223, dist3@leegov.com District 4: Brian Hamman, Chairman 239-533-2226, dist4@leegov.com District 5: Mike Greenwell, Vice Chairman 239-533-2225, dist5@leegov.com Click here to download this episode.
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SJ17 Kati Chapman Sherrard
Mar 30, 202300:34:36Tap to summarizeProject Manager, Sanibel Causeway Reconstruction Kati at Linkedin FDOT Sanibel and Pine Island Hurricane Ian Relief at YouTube - November, 2022 Linkedin video of Kati on site at the causeway WINK TV coverage of hurricane recovery - January 6, 2023
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Mar 16, 202300:46:18Tap to summarizeRegional Manager, CrowderGulf CrowderGulf 2023 National Hurricane Conference MySanibel website SanCap Citizens for a Resilient Future Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)
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Feb 28, 202300:20:01Tap to summarizeMe, Darlene and Deb wearing Shine on Sanibel t-shirts at today's ceremony to re-light the Sanibel Lighthouse City officials, residents, and Sanibel lovers from all over gathered at the foot of the iconic Sanibel Lighthouse before dawn this morning for the re-lighting of the lighthouse, which was battered by Hurricane Ian but was still standing after the storm. It's taken five months for the official return of the rhythmic light atop the lighthouse, built in 1884. Local coverage by WINK TV news, ABC-7, and yahoo! Facebook video by Audrey Stewart
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SJ13 Matt DePaolis
Feb 15, 202300:53:17Tap to summarizeEnvironmental Policy Director, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Links Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) "DePaolis Joins SCCF as Environmental Policy Director" - SCCF website April 6, 2022 Florida Right to Clean Water drive to amend Florida's Constitution The Everglades: River of Grass by Marjory Stoneman Douglas The Gulf: The Making of An American Sea by Jack E. Davis The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise by Michael Grunwald
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SJ12 Finnimore's Cycle Shop
Jan 29, 202300:14:17Tap to summarizeJoe Craig of Finnimore's Cycle Shop, Sanibel Links Finnimore's Cycle Shop Sanibel Farmers Market Billy's Bike Shop
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Jan 15, 202300:23:06Tap to summarizeMichael of Sage and Indigo Juice Company Today is a big day in the recovery of Sanibel from Hurricane Ian. The Sanibel Island Farmers Market has returned! I interviewed vendors, shoppers, and Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith this morning at the Jerry's Supermarket parking lot. If you hear this before the market closes today, come on down!
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