LeAne Suarez, team leader of the LeAneSUAREZGroup has long been a committed member of her community participating in a variety of causes and organizations. Now, after Hurricane Ian, that commitment to the community is more important than ever. LeAne recently attended the BIG ARTS non-profit expo in March where she was able to connect with the organizations she has been involved with over the years, and to help raise awareness for the groups needing support during this time. There is a multitude of volunteer opportunities available for those looking to help our impacted areas. Here LeAne is pictured with organizers from the Captiva Island Historical Society, Captiva Civic Association, and Community Housing and Resources

Dune Vegetation Boosts Resilience at Lighthouse Beach Park
The City of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department has officially completed the final phase of the Lighthouse Beach Park renourishment project—the successful planting of native dune