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SINGO Music Bingo Night at Tutti Pazzi

Join The Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale and the National Junior Honor Society next week for SINGO, Music Bingo Night. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen, 1200 Periwinkle Way. The bingo cards are $5 for one card, one round; $10 for a three card pack, one card per round; or $25 for three cards per round. There is a grand prize each round. The first round is Rock & Roll from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m, round two is Pop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and round three is Wildcard, any genre, from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. All the proceeds will help the students from the Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale and the National Junior Honor Society travel to ...

Planning Commission moves forward with onsite consumption as a primary use

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Planning Commission took a consensus to allow beer and wine for onsite consumption as a primary use — not independent on food sales — last week. Deputy Planning Director Gabriel Quintas said they will add definitions related to the use and add an exception rather than rewriting the ratio, which would affect all current onsite consumption on the island, for the food to beverage sales ratio. Planning Director Paula McMichael said the discussion-only item was requested by Island Time Wine, a retail wine shop that offers wine tastings and educational classes to learn about wine. “Unfortunately, the way our code is ...

Island-wide Mulching and Beautification Project to begin Nov. 7

The City of Sanibel Public Works Department will begin a mulching and landscape beautification project on Saturday, Nov. 7, with work anticipated to continue through Friday, Nov. 20, weather and site conditions permitting. This project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance the appearance of the island, improve landscaped areas, and maintain the natural beauty of Sanibel for residents and visitors. Mulching activities will take place at the following locations: • Periwinkle Way: Landscape beds and designated areas along the Periwinkle Way corridor, extending from the Lighthouse area to Tarpon Bay Road. • Palm Ridge Road: Landscape planting beds along Palm Ridge ...

Captiva Island Farmers Market returns

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Captiva Island Farmers Market kicked off the season last week featuring a full market for resident and resort guests to enjoy. Local Roots Farmer’s Market Manager Jean Baer said the market will run through the end of April every ...

Captiva Island stormwater study community meeting planned for Nov. 10

Captiva residents and stakeholders are welcome to attend a community meeting to learn about Lee County Natural Resources’ Captiva Island Stormwater Study at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Captiva Civic Center, at 11550 Chapin Lane. The meeting format will involve a 5:15 p.m. presentation followed by time for residents to look at maps and discuss specific locations or receive answers to questions. Lee County Natural Resources staff and the study consultant will be available. The meeting will conclude by 6:30 p.m. The presentation during the meeting will cover the scope of the study. Comment cards will be available for residents to provide feedback that may be incorporated into the ...

‘Sum Function,’ a film honoring Veterans Day, will be shown at BIG ARTS

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com BIG ARTS is offering many opportunities for residents, and visitors alike, to watch a variety of powerful documentaries both for Veterans Day and during the 2026 Documentary Film Festival. Gallery Director Wilson McCray, who is also in charge ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Registration still being accepted for 2nd annual SCA Tennis Tournament

By MEGHAN BRADBURY mbradbury@breezenewspaeprs.com Registration is still open for those who would like to participate in the 2nd annual SCA Tennis Tournament next weekend. The Tennis Tournament, hosted by Beachview Tennis Club and benefiting the Sanibel Community Association (SCA), will be ...

November activities at the Sanibel rec center

Dance with Sanibel Recreation from Nov. 9, through Dec. 7 will be held at the Rec Center. Coastal Dance Company will offer ballet/tap, which focuses on ballet fundamentals, balance, flexibility, and rhythmic tap footwork. Jazz/hip hop combines energetic hip hop moves with the style, rhythm and ...

Sanibel Island Fishing Club to hold second meeting

This coming Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding its second monthly meeting of the 2026-27 season. The meeting will be held in the north room of the Sanibel Island Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with ...

Letters to the Editor

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Sanibel is a special island

To the editor: I have had the privilege of coming to Sanibel since 1975 and my family has been residents since 1991. I am fortunate to now make the island my permanent residence. Over the years, I have seen many positive and negative changes to this wonderful island and have accepted the ...

Business

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2026 property tax bills on the way

On Oct. 30, 546,481 tax bills are being mailed to property and business owners in Lee County. Customers can also view and pay their property tax bills online at LeeTC.com. Property taxes are due by March 31, 2027, but customers can save by paying early. Discounts are available based on the ...

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  • 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Unit #13
  • Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone: 239-472-1587