2022 PRESENTERS

January 11, 2022 - Opening Session

Presenters Porter Goss - Former Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency Chauncey Goss - Founder & Managing Partner, Goss Practical Solutions

An introduction of how the Sanibel Plan came to be and how the community was committed to preserving a unique quality of life and respect for the environment that would inform the long-term development on the islands.

January 26, 2022 - Government

Presenters Holly Smith, Sanibel City Mayor Dana Souza, Sanibel City Manager Kevin Ruane, Commissioner Lee County David Mintz, Captiva Community Panel

Learn more about the Sanibel Plan and the Captiva Plan (as part of the Lee County plan) and see how each governmental body handles the critical issues of today. Participants will learn about shared or divergent priorities.

February 2, 2022 - Environment

February 2, 2022 - Environment

Presenters Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation - James Evans, Chief Executive Officer Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation - Dr. Eric Milbrandt, Director - Marine Laboratory Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife - Allison Hussey, Executive Director Ding Darling Wildlife Society - Birgie Miller, Executive Director J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Kevin Godsea, Refuge Manager Captiva Erosion Prevention District - Jennifer Nelson, Executive Director

Participants will discuss critical issues and the biggest threats to protecting the environmental integrity of the islands. Issues such as sea level rise. Environmental policy and its relationship to the development/business prosperity on the islands.

February 8, 2022 - Business & Community Prosperity

Presenters John Lai, Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce President John Talmage - Economic Development Director, Lee County Tony Lapi - Owner, T'ween Waters & West Wind Inns Chuck Ketteman - Past Chair Sanibel Planning Commission Eric Pfeifer - Realtor Tamara Pigott - Executive Director, Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Jamie Reid - Principal, The Sanibel School

Discussion regarding the perspective of segments of the community and the obstacles to improvement and or development. The role of the Chamber specific to Sanibel and Captiva. Determine objectives and visions of the County and how they differ from the islands.

February 22, 2022 - Social Services

Presenters Maggi Feiner - President & CEO, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Maria Espinoza - Executive Director, FISH of Sanibel-Captiva Rev. Dr. John H. Danner - Senior Pastor, Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ Melissa Rice, Executive Director, Community Housing & Resources

The role of each organizations’ vision, mission and objectives will be explored. Discussion around the needs of students and middle-class families on the islands and what are the solutions and vision for betterment.

March 17, 2022 - Arts & Culture

Presenters Merni Libonate - President, Board of Governors, Captiva Civic Association Emily Hess Ankerson - Director, Captiva Civic Association Ann Brady - Residency Director, Rauschenberg Residency Teresa Riska-Hall, Executive Director, The Community House Lee Ellen Harder, Executive Director, BIG ARTS

March 22, 2022 - Closing Session