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Island Lifestyles

The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities. A PickleBoo-Bash Tournament will be held on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Open to ages 18 and older, the indoor pickleball tourney will be a double elimination and feature two skill levels: 3.0+ and 2.9-. Prizes will be awarded ...

Exhibits on display at BIG ARTS

BIG ARTS is hosting “Just Keep Swimming,” featuring the work of Marti Koehler, from now through Jan. 18 in the Mezzanine Gallery. On Nov. 1, it will unveil “Curious” in the Dunham Family Gallery and “I Am My Home” in the West Gallery. On display through Dec. 15, “Curious” will ...

Residents of unincorporated Lee County — which includes Captiva — town of Fort Myers Beach, village of Estero and city of Bonita Springs are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 6:30 a.m. Lee County reported that it is one hour later than the seasonal set-out ...

Historical village to hold volunteer training

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will conduct a volunteer training program on Nov. 3 and 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Shore Haven Welcome Center, at 950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. It will introduce new volunteers, as well as refresh and update current volunteers for the 2025-26 season. ...

Love Sanibel Community Gathering planned

A family-friendly event aims to bring island neighbors together to reconnect, create and celebrate. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will host the Love Sanibel Community Gathering on Nov. 2 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. Free and open to all, the ...

The Captiva Island Farmers Market is returning to the island with its first event set for Nov. 4. Celebrating its eighth season, the market will be held on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Shops at South Seas from November through April. Organized by Local Roots, which is co-owned by ...