On Thursday, October 26 between 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District Station #1 the 6th annual Pink Out picnic will be held. The Mobile Mammogram motorcoach from the Radiology Regional Center will be visiting the station at that time offering on-site digital mammogram screenings. So if you know any women in the Sanibel area... Read More »
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is actually the only museum in the United States that is devoted to just shells and mollusks that make them. They included a wide variety of shells from all over the world. The museum offers a wealth of knowledge, facts, and rare insights into the lesser-known complexities of shells. They also cover many historical, cultural,... Read More »
This Sunday, October 1st marks the opening day of the local roots farmers markets 10th season. They will be at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday starting October 1st – May 27. So stop on by this season to visit past vendors and even some new ones, there will be approximately 40 vendors this season. Read More »
The show will go on! No Hurricane can stop Sanibel from enjoying this amazing, unique festival. The festival will be stopping at Captiva Island from September 22- 24, so come out enjoy some great artists and have a great time. For more information and for the lineup of the event please visit islandhopperfest.com. ... Read More »
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) invites everyone to participate in this international volunteer event to help get rid of litter, pollution, and debris on our coastlines and waterways. On Saturday, September 16th bring friends and families to SCCF, located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, between 9 a.m. and noon to check in and pick up your coastal cleanup gear. For more info on... Read More »
Galloway’s Seventh annual Captiva Triathlon takes place at South Seas Island Resort September 9th-10th. The adult triathlon will be on Sunday morning and the participants will be completing a quarter mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 5k run. During this race, they will be closing Captiva Drive from 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. There will also be a kid... Read More »
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of wildlife (CROW) is a teaching hospital and educational center dedicated to preserving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, education, research, and conservation medicine. CROW offers many special interactive learning events, and daily visual presentations. Check out www.crowclinic.org to check out more info on their admission and event schedule! Read More »
As the month of August approaches, you can practically hear the school bells chime as the first day back to school approaches. Now on August 4th-6th you can spend time with the kids, help them get ready for school, and also save you money along the way at Sanibel Outlets Back to School Summer Sale. Not only is this an outlet... Read More »
Summertime is the perfect time for children and teens to learn how to cook delicious and nutritious foods. Sanibel’s Community House is offering a five-day culinary program for kids ages 10 to 15 years that teaches them about flavor and food combinations, allowing them to expand their appreciation of taste. The hands-on classes are taught by Community House’s resident expert,... Read More »
Happy Independence Day from all of us at VIP Realty! There are plenty of fun, family-friendly activities on Sanibel offered in celebration of Independence Day: SATURDAY, JULY 1 HOLIDAY HOG ROAST 5 – 8 p.m. The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel $10 per adult, $5 per child www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net for more info TUESDAY, JULY 4 FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7 –... Read More »