Seahorse Social to benefit island school
Tickets are on sale for The Sanibel School Parent Teacher Association’s upcoming fundraiser.
The Seahorse Social Tropical Nights will take place on Oct. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center in Fort Myers. With the proceeds to benefit the island school, it will feature live music, tropical-inspired food, an open bar, and live and silent auctions.
PTA Secretary Audrey Stewart explained that Hurricane Ian and its aftermath have made it difficult for the PTA to reach out to island businesses because of the difficulties they are facing as they recover.
“The island businesses are hurting and the community is not quite back together, but wow are they pulling through and we could not be more thankful to Doc Ford’s and duPont Residential and Commercial for continuing to support us,” she said, explaining that a creative approach is needed to meet the school’s needs and impact the students’ educational experience.
The fundraiser will feature a dinner by Jamie’s Cuisine, and Point Ybel Brewing Co. has donated its craft beer to be served, along with a hard seltzer cocktail exclusive for the event. Wicked Dolphin rum will be available courtesy of Nanny’s of Sanibel. Steely Pan, a one-man steel drum band and deejay, will keep attendees entertained.
“It will be a wonderful evening of socializing and supporting our vital community school,” Stewart said.
Event chair and PTA Fundraising & Sponsorship Chair Samantha Baker explained that the auctions will feature something for every interest. Among the items up for grabs will be a Tarpon Lodge stay, a two-night stay at the ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa, a fishing charter with Capt. Whitney Jones, an adult painting party for six with artist Rachel Pierce, and a Point Ybel experience of creating one’s own beer and label.
“I just think it’s very important, especially for the island community, to really support The Sanibel School,” she said. “The children and families are part of the community, and it makes Sanibel such a special place.”
Stewart explained that the Sanibel school is a smaller public school and does not receive the same level of funding from the School District of Lee County that larger schools do. The funds raised will help to support the school’s music, art and physical education departments and create grants for teachers to use on student enrichment programs.
Tickets are $150 and can be purchased at thesanibelschoolPTA.com.
The community is encouraged to reserve a ticket.
For more information, visit thesanibelschoolPTA.com or contact sanibelptaboard@gmail.com.
The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center is at 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers.
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