PAST ISLAND INSIDERS
Island Insider: Susan Sadler
December 19, 2024
by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino Does art, and therefore artists, contribute to making a community a better, special place? Sanibel artist Susan Sadler, a 30-year resident and 23-year veteran of the Tower Gallery Artists’ Cooperative, says it does. “Without the arts – whether it be dancing, singing, writing – I think we lose all sensitivity, and creativity is so important to bring joy. The passion...
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Island Insider: Calli Johnson
November 13, 2024
by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino The Bailey family is iconic on Sanibel, and its legacy is safe in the hands of Francis Bailey’s granddaughter Calli Johnson. The family has been serving the community since 1899, in many different ways, not the least of which, of course, was Bailey’s General Store. “I look at it as an honor to be able to fulfill that need for...
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Island Insider: Teresa Riska-Hall
September 11, 2024
by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino If you’re thinking about what makes Sanibel the special place that it is, The Community House has to come to mind. For almost 100 years, it has been the gathering place for islanders of all ages and interests, a welcoming spot for long-time and new residents alike. The central hub of Island happenings and the headquarters for the oldest nonprofit...
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Island Insider: Laura DeBruce
August 12, 2024
by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino A quick, kind smile is the first impression Sanibel City Councilmember Laura DeBruce makes, followed by her caring, positive attitude. These attributes serve her well as she serves the City of Sanibel in many ways, first on the Planning Commission and now as a member of City Council. DeBruce’s life has had an international flavor. She grew up in many...
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