Love Sanibel Back to conclude

Jul 28, 2026 By LOVE SANIBEL BACK 1 min read

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LOVE SANIBEL BACK The first kickoff event on May 31 at the Sanibel Island Farmers Market on Sanibel.

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LOVE SANIBEL BACK A Sanibel Police Department employee receives a box of sweet treats during “Gratitude Week.”

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LOVE SANIBEL BACK The Sunset Happy Hour kickoff event on June 4 at the Shalimar Beach Resort on Sanibel.

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LOVE SANIBEL BACK From left, an island UPS driver with SanCap Pak-N-Ship & Island Gift Shop owner Dustin Dariano.

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LOVE SANIBEL BACK From left, Sanibel Recreation Department Marketing & Events Coordinator Denise Dillon presents a gift card to a staffer who won a drawing during “Gratitude Week.”

Love Sanibel Back will conclude on Aug. 3-9 with Week 10, themed “Celebrate Local Love.” Residents, visitors and businesses are invited to celebrate everything that makes Sanibel special — and to continue the spirit of the summer campaign after it comes to an end. Participants are encouraged to revisit their favorite local businesses, thank the people who make the island special, share favorite moments and photos from the summer, and give a shoutout to a local business, employee, nonprofit or community organization that has made a difference. They can also share their photos and stories on social media using #LoveSanibelBack. The culminating Love Sanibel Community Gathering will take place on Nov. 1 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Sanibel Recreation Center, at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel. Running from now through August, Love Sanibel Back’s 2026 theme is “Buy Local — Spread Joy — Give Back.” The community initiative is hosted by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, in partnership with the city of Sanibel, SanCap Chamber, businesses, nonprofit organizations and community sponsors. For more information, visit https://linktr.ee/lovesanibelback.