Sanibel Public Library card holders have the opportunity to register for the first author of the 2026-2027 Author Series until this Friday.
“It has put Sanibel on the map, believe me,” Sanibel Public Library Adult Program Coordinator Duane Shaffer said of the Author Series.
This year the authors are Ariel Lawhon, Robert Dugoni, Anna Quindlen, Allison Pataki and Chanel Cleeton.
Shaffer said the Author Series has taken place since 2008.
“Before that it was known as Sanibel Reads under the previous director,” he said.
Since changing to the Author Series, the Sanibel Public Library, in partnership with the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, has brought in almost 60 ...
“What I Love About Sanibel” was a great hit for the finale of the 2026 Love Sanibel Back, an art show by The Sanibel School students.
“It was so cool to see the kid's coming with their parents and grandparents and running over and pointing out their piece of artwork,” St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Director of Communications Sue Van Oss said. “That was the most special part of the day – the emphasis on the kids of Sanibel and the Seahorse Chorale singing – they had some people in tears.”
The idea ignited after she asked the art teacher if the students could create a piece of artwork depicting “What I Love About Sanibel.” That initial conversation ...
The annual Fall Music Showcase is returning again next week to highlight the talented students at The Sanibel School through this year's theme – Music Changes the World.
The theme focuses on music that had a big impact on the world, talk about the power of music, or makes people feel good through music.
The showcase will feature the Steel Drum Band, Elementary Choir and the Seahorse Chorale at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in The Sanibel School cafeteria, 3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd.
Tickets, which are $5, can be purchased the night of the showcase. The funds will support the school's music department.
There will also be a concession available for food and drink purchases, which ...
Twelve creative holiday trees are scattered throughout the island, giving individuals the opportunity to view the Community Housing & Resources's Festival of Trees before the event takes place later this month.
CHR Executive Director Nicole McHale said this is the second year they are holding CHR's Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees Benefit.
“We wanted to give the community magic after Hurricane Ian,” she said. “It has been such a long time of devastation for the community. We wanted to brighten it with this magical event.”
The creativity is what makes the trees truly magical, some including homemade ornaments from the youth.
“This event means so much to Community ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
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The Sanibel City Council gave support in submitting a letter of opposition to expand offshore oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of America program areas A and B last week.
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Chief Executive Officer James Evans told council he was there in partnership with their friends at Oceana to support their initiative to recruit local elected officials to sign on to a letter urging the Trump Administration to remove areas of Florida’s Gulf Coast from its proposed offshore oil drilling plan.
“The sign on letter specifically urges the removal of Florida Gulf Coast areas from the National Outer ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com
The Sanibel City Council moved an electric bicycle registration ordinance to a second reading for class two and class three e-bikes to be operated on bicycle paths or shared use paths with a city-issued permit.
The discussion was had at ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com
The Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power Squadron is taking on an initiative to help bring safety to boaters.
“Many boating issues or tragedies occur due to lack of life vests being worn,” America’s Boating Club Sanibel Captiva Sail ...
The Sanibel School Cross Country team all made it to the regional finals, which is coming up soon. Those pictured include Edna Dykuizen (coach & middle school teacher), Cassidy Siwicke (7th grade), Nolan Kopp (6th grade), Harrison McNeilus (7th grade), Eliana Kassly (8th grade) Back: ...
America’s Boating Course, put on by the Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power Squadron will be taught in two sessions: on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library.
The first classroom session will be devoted to ...
The community is invited to celebrate the restoration and reopening of the island's most treasured landmarks – the Sanibel Fishing Pier – on Wednesday.
The special ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m. at the Sanibel Fishing Pier, located at Lighthouse Beach ...
It’s a simple idea — when individuals, businesses, schools and organizations intentionally spread kindness, the positive impact reaches far beyond a single moment.
Holding a door. Sharing a genuine compliment. Letting another driver merge in heavy traffic. Individually, these gestures ...
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hosts holiday stocking stuffer drive benefiting A.N.A.’s Friends
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is hosting a holiday stocking stuffer drive to benefit A.N.A.’s Friends, a Southwest Florida nonprofit that supports foster children who have experienced abuse, ...
