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🌱 How Sanibel responders brought two cardiac arrest patients back to life

Sanibel, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Sanibel responders brought two cardiac arrest patients back to life
  • Which Sanibel businesses are backing this year’s Jog N Jam?
  • Coast Guard saves eight after boat capsizes near Sanibel Causeway

Also on today's calendar: Here Comes the Train: Fort Myers Gets a Railroad and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Hazy sunshine and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 83.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Island emergency responders honored with Phoenix Award (captivasanibel.com) — Sanibel Fire and Rescue District honored local firefighters, police officers, and Lee County EMS crews with Phoenix Awards for saving two cardiac arrest patients on the island. Detailed accounts describe how coordinated CPR, defibrillation, and advanced care brought both visitors back from the brink. The survivors and their families personally thanked Sanibel responders for giving them more time together.
   

2. FISH Announces Jog N Jam Sponsors (santivachronicle.com) — Sanibel’s FISH of SanCap is gearing up for its 2026 Jog N Jam, featuring 10K, 5K, and kids’ races at the Sanibel Community House on November 7, plus a Ben Allen Band concert and fireworks on December 5. A long list of Sanibel and Captiva businesses have already signed on as sponsors, and more support and race registrations are still welcome. Proceeds back vital local food, emergency, senior, and recovery programs.
   

3. Coast Guard rescues eight from capsizing vessel (captivasanibel.com) — Eight people, including an infant and a young child, were rescued when their 38-foot boat began taking on water in the Punta Rassa Channel near the Sanibel Causeway on July 3. Coast Guard crews, Lee County deputies, and FWC officers responded, evacuated everyone safely, and later watched the vessel capsize. The group was brought to Punta Rassa Boat Ramp without injuries while salvage is arranged.
   

4. Conch, cone found on Sanibel (captivasanibel.com) — A young visitor from Pittsburgh made two standout shell finds along Middle Gulf Drive, spotting an alphabet cone and later pulling up a horse conch off Sanibel’s shoreline. His family has vacationed on Sanibel since the 1980s and is proudly passing the island’s shelling tradition to the next generation. Locals can even report their own special shell discoveries to the newspaper.
   

5. Island Fishing Report: Summer Fishing Heats Up in Southwest Florida (santivachronicle.com) — Sanibel-based charter captain Matt Mitchell says scorching water temperatures are pushing the best snapper and snook action into early-morning hours around Captiva and Redfish passes. He shares specific tactics for mangrove snapper, snook, and tarpon from Redfish Pass up to Cabbage Key, and notes he’ll spend the slower summer months personally chasing tarpon on local waters.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday July 14
  • Drop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:30 am
  • Painting with Terry Lynn AM, PM and Evening (all levels)
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    9:30 am
  • Jacki Manna and the Comedy Crew →
    Pine Island Public Library, 10701 Russell Rd, Bokeelia
    2:00 pm
  • Zentangle for the Seasons
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:00 pm
  • Cape Coral Paint and Sip- Colorful Beach Houses →
    Monarca's Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill, 1604 SE 46th St, Cape Coral
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We just returned from a relaxing drive around Ding Darling Refuge.
    We spotted this grey egret. My husband and I noticed that its mouth was open and its throat was vibrating. We worried that it was either sick or had… (Nextdoor Central Sanibel)
  • Anyone have Quantum for internet on Sanibel?
    Mine is not working this morning ? Any one else ? (Nextdoor Central Sanibel)
  • Lee Health posted a job opening for PRN Housekeeper in Cape Coral. Apply here.
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for VPK Lead Teacher in Cape Coral. 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: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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