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šŸŒ± Could that ā€œbank investigationā€ call to your Sanibel home be a scam?

Sanibel, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Sanibel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Could that ā€œbank investigationā€ call to your Sanibel home be a scam?
  • Sanibel home on Brainard Bayou Road heavily damaged in Monday fire.
  • See how Sanibel home prices stack up against nearby Gulf Coast cities.

Also on today's calendar: Adam's Animal Encounters and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-shower, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. ā€˜Bank investigation' scams (captivasanibel.com) ā€” Sanibel police are warning residents about sophisticated ā€œbank investigationā€ scams where callers posing as bank or government officials convince victims to withdraw cash and hand it to couriers or crypto ATMs. SPD stresses that no legitimate agency will ever ask you to do this or to lie to your bank, and urges anyone receiving such calls to hang up and contact their bank or SPD directly.
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2. Fire burns through Sanibel home Monday (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) ā€” A home on Brainard Bayou Road in Sanibel suffered major damage Monday after a fire, with video showing the house near Sanibel Captiva Road badly burned. Officials have not yet said whether anyone was hurt or what caused the blaze, and the Sanibel Fire Department is investigating as neighbors await more information.
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3. Cities with the most expensive homes in the Cape Coral metro area (97xonline.com) ā€” Sanibel ranks near the top of the Cape Coral metro area for home prices, with a typical value above $800,000 despite a recent year-over-year dip. The list compares Sanibelā€™s market to nearby communities like Captiva, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers, helping residents gauge how local property values stack up regionally.
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4. City launches A Field of Heroes tribute (captivasanibel.com) ā€” Sanibel is organizing a large Field of Heroes flag display at Sanibel Community Park and a 9/11 Morning of Reflection at The Community House to mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Residents and businesses can sponsor flags, volunteer to help install nearly 3,000 memorial flags, and attend the free, ADA-accessible tribute throughout September.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 24
  • Game On: Teen Edition ā†’
    Pine Island Public Library, 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia
    2:00 pm
  • Creative Recharge: A Restorative Art Series
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:30 pm
  • Creative Recharge: Sculpt Your Story: Air-Dry Clay Creations
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday June 25
  • Watercolor with Linda Benson
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:30 am

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I recently sold my home (thank you, Kelly Huegenin, Pfeiffer Realty).
    When faced with the daunting task of moving, I contacted Wayne Luman. I am so glad I did! Wayne went above and beyond lifting, packing, sortingā€¦ (Nextdoor Central Sanibel)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Cape Coral. Apply here.
  • ECHL posted a job opening for Graphics Design Internship in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanibel here.

Ok Sanibel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sanibel

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