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‘Tweens Waters to open fully for reservations
The 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa announced that starting Dec. 17, it has received approval to welcome all guests with valid lodging reservations to the resort, at 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva.
Guests will receive a corporate email confirmation that includes their name and date of reservation. Each day, the resort will supply officials at the Sanibel Causeway checkpoint a list of the reservations. Guests will provide authorities with a printed copy of the reservation and their photo identification.
“As the first full-service resort to open on the islands, we’re absolutely thrilled with the trust and cooperation the city of Sanibel has shown in granting all of our guests access, ” Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts President and Chief Executive Officer Doug Babcock said.
“We accept this great opportunity with sincere responsibility, and ask our guests to travel safely, yet directly, to 'Tween Waters Captiva — to allow the work of islands' repair and restoration to carry on easily, ” he added.
For more information or reservations, visit www.Tween-Waters.com or call 239-472-5161.
The Lee County Library System, which includes the Captiva Memorial Library, is offering the following free virtual programming:
Adult programs
∫ Today, Dec. 14: Online Spanish Conversation Club at 6 p.m.
Are you ready to take your Spanishspeaking skills to the next level? Improve your fluency by chatting with adults. Practice speaking Spanish with others on a variety of topics, including current events and everyday situations. Intermediate to advanced Spanishspeaking skills are recommended in order to get the most out of the session. Program presented in partnership with the School District of Lee County's Adult & Career Education Program. Advance registration required before today, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. ∫ Dec. 17: Online Let's Talk Photography at 11 a.m.
Join photographer Andres LaBrada to talk about photography and share and discuss photos from the group. Get tips and tricks on taking the best pictures just in time for the holiday season and all those family photos coming up. Advance registration required before Dec. 17 at 11 a.m.
For more information or to register, visit leelibrary.librarymarket.com.
Questions can also be directed to 239-479-INFO (4636).
Download books, stream video and other online content at www.leelibrary.net.
The Captiva Memorial Library is currently closed due to Hurricane Ian.
The Captiva library is at 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva.
FRIENDS OF CAYO COSTA STATE PARK
FoCC reports on nesting activity on Cayo Costa
The Friends of Cayo Costa State Park recently reported that nesting season was a huge success.
“Thankfully, most turtle and shorebirds were done nesting before the storm, ” officials said.
The FoCC reported that the final reports show it was a record sea turtle nesting season on Cayo Costa, with 572 nests and just over 40,000 successful hatchlings. In context, the total number for all of Lee County was 2,000 nests and 125,000 hatchlings.
It added that a large colony of least terns nested for the first time in a while, and there were 114 successful fledglings. Cayo Costa had the only American oyster catcher nest in Lee, which produced three fledglings. In addition, there were three snowy plower and nine Wilson plover fledglings.
The FoCC extended its appreciation to park environmental specialist Samantha Spooner, who managed a new volunteer shorebird monitoring program, and Dr. Phil Allman and student interns from Florida Gulf Coast University's School of Marine Science for monitoring the sea turtle nests.
“We appreciate everyone who adopted turtle nests this season and will reopen the program in the spring, ” officials said.
Post-storm update
ABOVE: Sea oats impacted by the dune being overwashed on Cayo Costa by the storm.
RIGHT: Some of the damage cause by Hurricane Ian to areas on the south end of Cayo Costa.
FAR RIGHT: Damage on Cayo Costa from the rip currents caused by Hurricane Ian.
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Turtle season From page 6
Hurricane Ian and will remain closed until further notice. Park staff is working on repairs, conducting assessments and obtaining permits for repairs, which includes the dock that was heavily damaged. The good news is vegetation is recovering and wildlife is back to normal behavior.
Based on Pine Island, the FoCC is a subcommittee of the Barrier Islands Parks Society — a nonprofit that is the official citizens support organization for Cayo Costa, Gasparilla, Stump Pass, Don Pedro State Parks, Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum, Gasparilla Island Lighthouse and Amory Memorial Chapel. All funds raised by the FoCC are used exclusively for Cayo Costa State Park.
For more information, visit https://friendsofcayocosta.org/.
