The Santiva Chronicle publishes a monthly "Island Insider" to tell the story of the people who make our Sanibel-Captiva community a special place to live. And we are taking nominations! Tell us who you think makes our island a better place and why they are a community insider.
(Insider nominees can be a full-time or part-time resident or a valued member of the island workforce on Sanibel or Captiva.)
PAST ISLAND INSIDERS
Island Insider: Billy Kirkland
March 22, 2024
by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino Recently, the Santiva Chronicle put out a call for nominations to highlight the wonderful people we have in our community who make our island a special place and a better place to live. We received several nominations and as part of this feature are writing about Billy Kirkland, a true Island Insider. Billy Kirkland has touched many lives on Sanibel....
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Island Insider: Toni Westland
March 1, 2024
by SC Reporter Emilie Alfino Recently, the Santiva Chronicle put out a call for nominations to highlight the wonderful people we have in our community who make it a better place to live. We received several nominations and are beginning this feature with beloved island character Ranger Toni Westland of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Toni Westland is known as the cheerleader for...
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