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Digital Services Update 2026

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
6 days ago

Digital Services Update 2026

Digital Services Update 2026 The Bad News As demand for digital materials grows and costs rise, the Plymouth Public Library has carefully looked at trends and spending. Unfortunately, Hoopla's pay-per-checkout model has become unsustainable and services relatively few community members vs our Libby/OverDrive service. The Library Board has made the difficult decision to discontinue Hoopla service as of December 31, 2025. Items borrowed before that date will remain available for the remainder of their normal loan period. Patrons who wish to save their Hoopla borrowing history can log in to My Hoopla → History and copy or screenshot their list before service ends. The Good News We will be focusing our digital funding on Libby/OverDrive to fill Plymouth Library Card Holder holds faster. Watch for shorter wait times and more immediate availability on titles you want right away. We will also be adding New York Times All Access starting in January which will bring you the news, recipes, and games everyone loves. Free with your Plymouth Library Card. Thank you for your understanding! We understand that this will be disappointing news for our patrons who use Hoopla. We remain committed to providing cost effective physical and digital services to our community.

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Sanibel Urges Residents: Keep July 4th Dark for Sea Turtles
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HAHarvey Walden
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Sanibel Urges Residents: Keep July 4th Dark for Sea Turtles

This 4th of July, please remember that possession and discharge of FIREWORKS on Sanibel Island is ILLEGAL, per Ordinance 01-10. Please protect our wildlife and our sanctuary island. Click here to view this Ordinance. Please contact the Sanibel Police Department at 239-472-3111 for more information or any questions regarding Sanibel Fireworks prohibitions.After 9, it’s Turtle Time!July and August are the height of sea turtle hatching season, so please be especially aware of protecting sea turtles and ALL wildlife on Sanibel.Every year hundreds of sea turtle nests are laid on the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva. Sea turtle hatchlings emerge after dark, using the light of the night sky over the sea to navigate to the water. Artificial light causes hatchlings to crawl away from the water and toward the light source, making them susceptible to predators, dehydration, and exhaustion. Please do your part to protect sea turtles by keeping lights off or shielded and our beaches dark this weekend and all summer long.10 Ways YOU Can HelpLeave personal fireworks at home. Possession and discharge of fireworks is not only prohibited, but loud sounds and bright lights on Florida’s beaches can have devastating effects on protected wildlife species like sea turtle and shorebirds.Avoid using flashlights or illuminated cell phones and never shine light on nesting or hatchling sea turtles.No flash photography after dark.Respect posted areas for nesting sea turtles and shorebirds.Fill holes and level sandcastles before you leave the beach for the day and remove ALL beach furniture by 9 PM to prevent wildlife obstacles and entrapment.Never intentionally force birds to fly. When birds are chased or disturbed, they use energy they need to reserve for nesting and migration.Properly dispose of monofilament fishing line. For more information on how to reduce the impacts of monofilament and other fishing gear visit www.mindyourline.org.Keep the beach clean and do not feed wildlife. Food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beaches. Litter on beaches can entangle birds, sea turtles, and other wildlife.Obey the Leash Law. Dogs must always be on a short leash (less than 8 feet). Keep pets away from nesting areas.Spread the word! Encourage others to “Be a Beach Hero” and keep Sanibel’s beaches safe for wildlife.Violations should be reported immediately to the Sanibel Police Department at (239) 472-3111, Sanibel Code Enforcement (239) 472-4136, or Natural Resources at (239) 472-3700. For questions regarding the City’s beachfront lighting regulations, please email [email protected].

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Fraud Alert: Fake Sanibel Planning Department Invoices Circulating
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HAHarvey Walden
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Fraud Alert: Fake Sanibel Planning Department Invoices Circulating

On June 25, 2026, the Sanibel Police Department received a report of a scam involving emails that falsely appear to come from the City of Sanibel Planning Department.These emails are crafted to mimic official City correspondence and include fake invoices demanding immediate payment. Recipients are instructed to send payment via wire transfer and threatened with loss of City services if they fail to comply.Additionally, the emails direct recipients to contact a non-City of Sanibel email address to obtain banking details and wire transfer instructions.  All City of Sanibel email addresses end in @mysanibel.com.The City of Sanibel will never request payment by wire transfer or direct individuals to a non-City email address for payment instructions.If you receive a suspicious email:Do not send payment or provide any personal or financial information.Do not respond to the email or click on any links or attachments.Contact the City of Sanibel Planning Department directly using publicly listed contact information to verify the legitimacy of the communication.Report the incident to Detective Michelle Rose with the Sanibel Police Department at (239) 472-3111, Ext. 236.The Sanibel Police Department is actively investigating this scam and encourages anyone who has received a suspicious invoice or believes they may have been targeted to contact us immediately.

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Fraud Alert: Fake Sanibel Planning Department Invoices Circulating
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HAHarvey Walden
1 week ago

Fraud Alert: Fake Sanibel Planning Department Invoices Circulating

On June 25, 2026, the Sanibel Police Department received a report of a scam involving emails that falsely appear to come from the City of Sanibel Planning Department.These emails are crafted to mimic official City correspondence and include fake invoices demanding immediate payment. Recipients are instructed to send payment via wire transfer and threatened with loss of City services if they fail to comply.Additionally, the emails direct recipients to contact a non-City of Sanibel email address to obtain banking details and wire transfer instructions.  All City of Sanibel email addresses end in @mysanibel.com.The City of Sanibel will never request payment by wire transfer or direct individuals to a non-City email address for payment instructions.If you receive a suspicious email:Do not send payment or provide any personal or financial information.Do not respond to the email or click on any links or attachments.Contact the City of Sanibel Planning Department directly using publicly listed contact information to verify the legitimacy of the communication.Report the incident to Detective Michelle Rose with the Sanibel Police Department at (239) 472-3111, Ext. 236.The Sanibel Police Department is actively investigating this scam and encourages anyone who has received a suspicious invoice or believes they may have been targeted to contact us immediately.

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City of Sanibel Meeting Calendar - June 2026

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"City of Sanibel - Calendar Meeting Calendar for June 2026 Scheduled Meetings: 1. Planning Commission - June 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - June 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 3. Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee - June 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 4. City Council Budget Workshop - June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 5. City Council Regular Meeting - June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 6. Planning Commission - June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 7. Code Enforcement Hearing - June 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 8. Vegetation Committee - June 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 9. City Council - June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road Agendas and agenda packets are available for most meetings. Audio links will be available for live meeting proceedings. To listen to live meeting proceedings, refresh the page at the scheduled meeting time, and a link labeled "In Progress" will appear under the Audio column."

City of Sanibel - City Council Meeting Calendar

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"City of Sanibel - Calendar Skip to main content Sign In To listen to the live meeting proceedings, please refresh this page at the scheduled meeting time, a link labeled 'In Progress' will appear under the Audio column Home Legislation Calendar City Council Commissions, Boards and Committees Meeting Calendar List View Calendar View Search options available for: - All Years (1974-2026) - All Commissions, Boards and Committees including: - Below Market Rate Housing Review Sub-Committee - Capital Improvements Review Sub-Committee - City Council - Code Enforcement Hearing - Contractor Review Board - Fraternal Order of Police Negotiations - General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees - Historical Preservation Committee - Joint City Council / Planning Commission - Land Development Code Review Sub-Committee - Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Permitting Process Review Sub-Committee - Planning Commission - Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee - Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee - Vegetation Committee - FloodPlain Management Planning and Mitigation Advisory Committee (inactive) - Vegetation Environmental Handbook Subcommittee (inactive) - Vegetation Landscape Recognition Awards Subcommittee (inactive) - Audit Committee (inactive) - Auditor Selection Committee (inactive) - Charter Review Committee (inactive) - Recreation Financial Assistance Committee (inactive) Upcoming Meetings in June 2026: 1. Planning Commission - 6/23/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 6/18/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 3. Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee - 6/17/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 4. City Council Budget Workshop - 6/16/2026 at 3:00 PM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 5. City Council Regular Meeting - 6/16/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 6. Planning Commission - 6/9/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 7. Code Enforcement Hearing - 6/8/2026 at 1:00 PM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 8. Vegetation Committee - 6/4/2026 at 1:30 PM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 9. City Council - 6/2/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road Meeting materials available include agendas, agenda packets, minutes (where applicable), video, and audio recordings. Audio links will appear as 'In Progress' during scheduled meeting times."

Sanibel City Government Meeting Information Available on AgendaCenter

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City of Sanibel - City Council Meeting Calendar

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"City of Sanibel - Calendar Skip to main content Sign In To listen to the live meeting proceedings, please refresh this page at the scheduled meeting time, a link labeled 'In Progress' will appear under the Audio column Home Legislation Calendar City Council Commissions, Boards and Committees Meeting Calendar List View Calendar View Search options available for: - All Years (1974-2026) - All Commissions, Boards and Committees including: - Below Market Rate Housing Review Sub-Committee - Capital Improvements Review Sub-Committee - City Council - Code Enforcement Hearing - Contractor Review Board - Fraternal Order of Police Negotiations - General Employees Pension Plan Board of Trustees - Historical Preservation Committee - Joint City Council / Planning Commission - Land Development Code Review Sub-Committee - Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Permitting Process Review Sub-Committee - Planning Commission - Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee - Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee - Vegetation Committee - FloodPlain Management Planning and Mitigation Advisory Committee (inactive) - Vegetation Environmental Handbook Subcommittee (inactive) - Vegetation Landscape Recognition Awards Subcommittee (inactive) - Audit Committee (inactive) - Auditor Selection Committee (inactive) - Charter Review Committee (inactive) - Recreation Financial Assistance Committee (inactive) Upcoming Meetings in June 2026: 1. Planning Commission - 6/23/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - 6/18/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 3. Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee - 6/17/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 4. City Council Budget Workshop - 6/16/2026 at 3:00 PM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 5. City Council Regular Meeting - 6/16/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 6. Planning Commission - 6/9/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 7. Code Enforcement Hearing - 6/8/2026 at 1:00 PM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 8. Vegetation Committee - 6/4/2026 at 1:30 PM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 9. City Council - 6/2/2026 at 9:00 AM - MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road Meeting materials available include agendas, agenda packets, minutes (where applicable), video, and audio recordings. Audio links will appear as 'In Progress' during scheduled meeting times."

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"City of Sanibel - Calendar Meeting Calendar for June 2026 Scheduled Meetings: 1. Planning Commission - June 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - June 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 3. Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee - June 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 4. City Council Budget Workshop - June 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 5. City Council Regular Meeting - June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 6. Planning Commission - June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road 7. Code Enforcement Hearing - June 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 8. Vegetation Committee - June 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road (CANCELLED) 9. City Council - June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM, MacKenzie Hall - 800 Dunlop Road Agendas and agenda packets are available for most meetings. Audio links will be available for live meeting proceedings. To listen to live meeting proceedings, refresh the page at the scheduled meeting time, and a link labeled "In Progress" will appear under the Audio column."

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