For more than three decades, Sanibel Island visitors, residents, businesses and organizations have come together for the Luminary Holiday Stroll to promote goodwill and community spirit. The family-fun event is Friday, December 2 from 5:30 – 9 pm and features a visit from Santa, a live nativity scene, activities and music. The 32nd annual Luminary Holiday Stroll is hosted by the local chamber. Be sure to... Read More »
This November 20th, the annual Sanibel Thanksgiving Celebration service returns beginning at 6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Hall (800 Dunlop Road on Sanibel). Admission is free, and everyone is welcomed so come join along as we celebrate thanksgiving in words and songs. The mayor, city manager, and representatives from all the island churches will take part, along with performances... Read More »
CROW will be host their 35th anniversary of taste of the island! It will be held on November 13th from noon to 5p.m., at the Sanibel Community Park. Children ages 12 and under are free, and for Adults it is a $5 admission. Sixteen restaurants will be participating this year, four new ones to this event are Love Boat Ice Cream, Shima, IL... Read More »
Held on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through April 24, 2017, the Sanibel Island Farmers Market is an open air market featuring 30 vendors. It’s a great place to buy baked goods, live native plants, local raw honey, pasta, cheese, sausages, fresh fish and organic produce. It is a well-rounded enjoyable Sunday outing for everyone, including well behaved dogs. This... Read More »
Clear Your Gear is a collaborative effort among Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations to reduce the amount of monofilament line and fishing gear left in our environment, which is often detrimental to wildlife. It was established in 2014 by seven Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations in response to the observation of ongoing environmental problems and an increase in wildlife injuries caused by monofilament line and... Read More »
On November 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., come celebrate Florida’s cultural heritage while raising awareness and support for your local water quality and conservation organization. Cracker Fest is the annual fundraiser for the SanCap Chapter of Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START). Don’t miss this year’s bash, complete with dining, live music, auction, and the company of friends and... Read More »
Janka Varmuza and her family have been living on Sanibel island since 2004. She and her husband discovered the island while traveling across country, instantly fell in love with it and within the week ended up buying a home on the island. Janka was born and raised in the former Czechoslovakia. After graduating from Economics University with B.S. degree in... Read More »
The third annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest will be sharing their passion for music with residents and visitors as more than 70 songwriters will grace Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, and Downtown Fort Myers for 10 days. The 10 day festival will include 140 free performance, six special ticketed events, and at 21 different venues. This festival will kick off on... Read More »
The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ invites the public to its 36th annual Christmas Eve service on the shores of Lighthouse Beach. The service begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24. Free parking for the service is available and attendees are asked to bring their own beach blankets and chairs. While all participants will be given a candle, everyone... Read More »
Back in May the City of Sanibel installed a 300 square-foot, made from recycled plastic, foam mat that contains dozen of holes that are filled with hydroponic plants. The island is anchored in the middle of Apple Park pond, with a rope slack to accommodate for the changing water levels. The purpose of the Floating Treatment Wetland (FTW) is to... Read More »