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SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts Fair
DESCRIPTION:Displayed for sale will be a delightful variety of original art and handmade items\, including paintings and art prints\, ceramics\, glasswork\, greeting cards\, shell crafts\, jewelry\, hand-sewn accessories\, photography\, Sanibel decor and gifts\, and baked goods. Over 30 local artists will be situated indoors at the Community House. The Community House’s Shell Crafters will also be offering shell bouquets and other beautiful shell creations. \nFree admission and parking. \nShare this:\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/arts-crafts-fair-6/
LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Property Tax Debate: Pros and Cons
DESCRIPTION:Vice Mayor Holly Smith\nOn Sunday\, January 18\, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) will host a presentation by Holly Smith\, President of the Florida League of Cities and Vice Mayor of the City of Sanibel\, examining efforts by the Governor and the State Legislature to reduce or eliminate local property taxes. \nThe COTI Conversation will be at 4:00 pm at the Sanibel Community House\, 2176 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel. \nAlthough the event is free\, both COTI members and nonmembers are welcome to attend; registration is required. To register for the event\, visit https://bit.ly/492Tjac. \nThe program will examine the benefits and drawbacks of current proposals\, exploring whether or not they will really reduce the tax burden for Floridians and whether proposed changes will help or hurt local communities. \nIt is critical that every property owner fully understands the risks and advantages of this proposal. Property taxes fund key local services—law enforcement\, waste collection\, road repair\, emergency response\, recreation\, and more. Unlike other types of revenue\, property tax revenue stays in the community where it is raised. Under the current system\, residents have a strong voice in how dollars are spent. Shifting to a system where funding is controlled by the State risks undermining home rule and invites decisions that could underfund local key services and fail to respond to local priorities. \nIs this proposed change much-needed relief for the taxpayer or a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” designed to consolidate power at the state level away from local communities? Come and learn more to form your own opinion! For more information\, email coti33957@gmail.com or visit http://www.coti.org. \nShare this:\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/43584/
LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957
CATEGORIES:Public Meetings
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SUMMARY:LWV of Sanibel Luncheon: Immigration Realities
DESCRIPTION:The League of Women Voters of Sanibel will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday\, Jan. 21\, at the Sundial Resort\, 1451 Middle Gulf Dr. The realities of immigration and immigrants in the United States under the current administration will be discussed. \nThe discussion will focus on the policy and impacts being seen in Florida\, and what legal avenues of immigration to the country are still open\, and how these changes can impact our state economy and trends looking forward. \nLWV of Sanibel welcomes back Indera DeMine\, Esq. of DeMine Immigration Law Firm. She is widely respected for her expertise in investor visas\, intracompany transfers\, visas for Canadian professionals\, employment-based immigrant petitions\, family immigration\, waivers\, and humanitarian forms of relief. \nIn addition to her business and employment-based practices\, her firm provides comprehensive removal defense representation\, advocating for clients in Immigration Court proceedings and before the Board of Immigration Appeals. \nHer mission is to educate\, empower\, and advocate for immigrant families\, local businesses\, and the broader community through accurate information and dedicated legal representation. \nThe program costs $35 per person and includes lunch. This year\, to honor our young working fellow Sanibelians\, we are happy to offer lunch for $10 a person for those under 40. \nPayment by cash or check can be made at the door. Seats are limited to the first 100 to register. Registration must be completed by January 16. To register\, click here or email lwvsanibel@gmail.com. \nFor more information\, contact Cathie Kozik\, President\, Sanibel League of Women Voters\, at cekozik@gmail.com or 224-659-2239. \nThe League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that has fought since 1920 to improve our systems of government and to influence public policy through citizen education and advocacy. The League’s enduring vitality and resonance come from its unique decentralized structure. The League is a grassroots organization working at the national\, state\, and local levels. \nShare this:\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/lwv-of-sanibel-luncheon-immigration-realities/
LOCATION:Sundial Beach Resort & Spa\, 1451 Middle Gulf Dr\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957
CATEGORIES:Politics
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SUMMARY:Violins on the Veranda
DESCRIPTION:Violins on the Veranda\, an evening of music and hors d’ouevers in support of the Sanibel Music Festival\, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, on the veranda at the Florida Trust Wealth Management\, 2054 Periwinkle Way. \nSMF’s “Painting of the Year\,” a colorful roseate spoonbill by Carol Good\, featured on the festival’s promotional material\, is the highlight of the evening’s auction. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased online here or by calling 239-344-7025 to RSVP for tickets at the door. \nFlorida Trust Wealth Management has generously underwritten a portion of Violins on the Veranda. \nSMF opens its season on Tuesday\, March 3\, with the Cliburn International Piano Competition winner Aristo Sham performing at 7:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Congregational Church. \nShare this:\n				Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			\n				Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Click to share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Click to print (Opens in new window)\n				Print
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LOCATION:Florida Trust Wealth Magement\, 2054 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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