CHR Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees can now be viewed around the island

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 ...

Annual Fall Music Showcase open to community

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 ...

Love Sanibel Back gathering a hit

“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 ...

First ticket lottery registration opens for Author Series

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 ...

Wading Bird Monitoring Program offered through SCCF