by SC Features Writer Reanna Haase After 30 years in hospitality, John Lai’s career came full circle when he was appointed SanCap Chamber President and CEO just a year after coming aboard as member service manager. More than just dedication to his position, Lai’s connection to Sanibel runs deeper than his commitment to community involvement and resilience. He grew up in Fort Myers, with both...

by SC Feature Writer Reanna Haase Those involved in the Sanibel Island community are likely familiar with the name David Lowden, who has been associated with or supported nearly every local organization and business over the past three decades. More than just a part of his job at Bank of the Islands, those who know David say it's just who he is. "I believe he...

by SC Features Writer Reanna Haase Those who know Kevin Barbot say he was exactly who Sanibel needed after Hurricane Ian struck the island with category four force and an over 20-foot storm surge in late September 2022. Barbot showed his dedication to the island community by jumping in without question to help restore it. "He and I were some of the first couple of...

by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino The Sanibel Recreation Center is so much more than a Rec Center, thanks in large part to Recreation Director Andrea Miller, who definitely is helping to make Sanibel a special place. From bloodmobiles, mobile mammograms, dermatology screenings, body composition testing, free blood pressure screenings, and much more, the Rec Center brings numerous services to the Sanibel community for free, making...