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The city of Sanibel announced that the last two public beach parking lots on the island have reopened. The bayside parking lot at Lighthouse Beach Park and the Causeway Beach parking lot are now open. All public access beach park locations on the island are now open, but the fishing pier near Lighthouse Beach Park remains closed. Sanibel beach park locations require a parking permit or hourly paid parking.

Here are the key points:

• All public access beach park locations on Sanibel Island are now open.
• The bayside parking lot at Lighthouse Beach Park and the Causeway Beach parking lot are now open.
• The fishing pier near Lighthouse Beach Park remains closed.
• Sanibel beach park locations require a parking permit or hourly paid parking.

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) has announced that the first sea turtle hatchlings of the season have emerged on Sanibel and Captiva islands. The first nest hatched on June 21, and as of June 28, there have been several other nests that have hatched, with a total of 387 hatchlings making their way to the Gulf of Mexico.

The SCCF also reports that the islands are on track for a record-breaking nesting season, with more than 855 nests on Sanibel and Captiva as of June 28. This includes 18 green sea turtle nests, which are a threatened species.

In addition to the news of the hatchings, the SCCF also announced that it is in need of towels to help replenish its supply. These towels are used to cover buckets that hold and protect hatchlings. If you would like to donate towels, you can do so at the SCCF’s headquarters on Sanibel Island.

Are you ready for another great summer at Lakes Park? We hope so!

We are happy to announce that Lakes Park is open! Railroad Museum of South Florida, Wheel Fun Rentals at Lakes Regional Park, and the Lakes Park Farmers Market will be open and operating this week. A special thank you goes to their staff and dedicated volunteers for all of their hard work in preparing the park to welcome back visitors!

Before you head out, we wanted to remind everyone that some park amenities, such as the water features/splash pads, will remain closed until further notice. Visit www.leeparks.org for more information.