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⚑🌴Sanibel & Captiva's Weekly Buzz - February 19🌴⚑

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Thursday, February 19, 2026 (Issue #52)

πŸš—ROADTRIP

Downtown Fort Myers is absolutely worth the short drive if you’re visiting the islands.

From historic charm and riverfront views to great food and vibrant streets, our newest YouTube video gives you a fresh look at why the Fort Myers River District deserves a spot on your itinerary!

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See you around the islands!

Nick, Lori & Max

🎢🎡🎸 LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

​Keylime Bistro (11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva)

Daily 12:00PM - 5:00PM & 5:30PM - 9:30PM

​MudBugs Cajun Kitchen (1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Daily 5:00PM - 9:00PM

​RC Otter's Island Eats (11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva)

Daily 1:00PM - 4:00PM & 5:00PM - 8:00PM

​Spatini Tea Bar (1508 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Jazz every Friday 6:00PM - 9:00PM

​The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club (949 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel)
Danny Morgan plays every Monday & Friday 5:30PM - 8:30PM

​Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen (1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Mon. 5:30PM - 8:30PM, Tue. 6:00PM - 9:00PM, Wed. 7:00PM - 10:00PM, Thurs. 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Sat. (Karaoke) 8:00PM - 10:30PM, Sun. 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Results of previous poll.
Did you know you can get a library card even if you are a visitor?
Yes πŸ‘- 30.6%
No, I did not know that! - 69.4%

πŸ“† EVENTS/HAPPENINGS - Submit an Event​

​2026 Economic Summit​

Featuring Dr. Lawrence Yun discussing factors impacting the housing market.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM - 11:00AM

FREE

β€‹β€œDing” Darling Winter Lecture Series​

Speaker is wildlife ambassador and photographer, Ron Magill.

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge (1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel)

2 sessions 10:00AM & 1:00PM

FREE

​One Community, One Book​

Community book club. This month's book is The Light Pirate

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road)

Noon - 1:00PM

FREE

​Somewhere Over the Causeway Opening Reception

Art by Lacy McClary opening reception.

Captiva Civic Association (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

FREE

​Violins on the Veranda​

Sanibel Music Festival fundraiser: strolling violin, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.

Florida Trust Wealth Management (2450 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

$$

​Third Thursdays Evening Hours at the Museum​

Explore all exhibits, enjoy live music, hear a Keeper Chat and a craft activity for all ages.

Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum (3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

5:00PM - 7:30PM

$$

​Sanibel Plan Workshop​

Community workshop to work together to update the city's comprehensive plan.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 8:00PM

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Cris Machado.

Event space at Rosalita's Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Family Storytime​

Sing, read, and move during stories, followed by early literacy centers. Babies to age 5-ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​Seagrass is Disappearing … and Why it Matters​

SCCF Marine Laboratory will present current findings on macroalgae.

Captiva Island Yacht Club (15903 Captiva Drive, Captiva)

10:30AM - Noon

FREE open to the public.

​Learn about Libby: Open Lab​

Staff will show you how to download, borrow, and enjoy digital books.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

FREE

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​CROW Speaker Series​

Speaker is author Charles Sobczak

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

4:00PM start

$$

​Boot Scootin' Prom Night​

Prom-themed line dancing night.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

6:30PM - 8:00PM

$$

​Teen Scene Roller Skating​

Trip to Spinz Roller Rink. For 7th-9th grade.

Meet at Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

6:30PM - 11:00PM

$$

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Cris Machado.

Event space at Rosalita's Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music​

Early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Guided Birdwalk at Pond Apple Trail​

Fun and educational birdwalk with the SanCap Audubon Society.

Park at Tutti Pazzi (1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

8:00AM start

Donations accepted

​Dink for Pink Pickleball​

Round Robin Fun-Raiser benefiting San Cap Pink Project

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa (1451 Middle Gulf Drive Sanibel)

9:00AM

$$

​Hands Only CPR​

Provided by the Red Cross.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM start

FREE

​Annual Seahorse Social​

Fundraising Gala to support the teachers and students at The Sanibel School.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 9:00PM

$$

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Cris Machado.

Event space at Rosalita's Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Arts & Crafts Fair​

Indoor family-friendly arts & crafts fair

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM - 2:00PM

FREE

​Sanibel Art Hop​

Pick up your β€œPassport” at the Sanibel Community Center, then hop aboard one of the available golf carts to tour participating galleries, or follow the map in your own vehicle.

Begins at Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

2:00PM - 5:00PM

FREE

​SCCF Weeds β€˜n’ Seeds Plant Walk​

Walk to explore & learn about local plants.

Meet at Sanctuary Golf Club (2801 Wulfert Road, Sanibel)

9:00AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​Understanding Your Hearts Signals​

Informative look at how your heart communicates when something isn't right.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon start

FREE

​BIG ARTS Film Series - Die My Love​

In a forgotten countryside, a woman unravelsβ€”caught between longing for belonging and the urge to burn it all down.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

​Creating Sailors’ Valentines​

Participants will craft their own original Sailors’ Valentine. First class is February 24 and second is February 27. Registrants must be available for both sessions.

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum (3075 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

8:30AM - 12:30PM

$$

​Get to Know Your Island​

Designed to connect the community with the people and organizations that make Sanibel unique. This week features CROW. Light refreshments served.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:00PM

FREE

​Ladies Night: Shop, Sips and Services & Color Analysis​

Self-care, shopping, sips, services and color analysis.

Sanibel Pilates (1987 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

3:00PM start

$$

​Family Story Time​

Reading, singing and playing to build early reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​The Moral Machine: The Ethics of AI​

Explore the ethical challenges of AI.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - Noon

FREE

​Jumpstart Your Writing​

A workshop for writers and non-writers alike.

Odessa Art Gallery (2330 Palm Ridge Road, Unit 15, Sanibel)

7:00PM

FREE open to the public.

​Mardi Gras Carnevale Community Social​

Community social with live music, refreshments, & cash bar.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:00PM - 8:00PM

$$

​Under the Tuscan Sun: Exploring the Wines of Tuscany​

Wine tasting & learn about the wine culture of Tuscany.

Island Time Wine (2407 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 7:30PM

$$

​Hurricanes and Severe Weather​

Program by weatherman Jason Dunning of Gulf Coast News.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - Noon

FREE

​Wellness in Nature​

Dr. Joe Blanda, discusses the health benefits of spending time outside in nature.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

1:00PM start

FREE

​Crafternoon - Flower Power​

Make your own beautiful flowers. Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

FREE

​Fly Tying Night​

Beginners and seasoned pros are invited to an evening of tying, conversation, pizza, and drinks.

Sanibel Fly Outfitters (2240 Periwinkle Way Sanibel)

6:00PM - 8:00PM

FREE (donations accepted)

​BIG ARTS Speaker Series​

Bill Owens, former executive producer of 60 MINUTES and a 37-year veteran of CBS News.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​ABC Gala​

Cocktails, Island fare and live music.

Captiva Civic Association (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

5:00PM - 8:00PM

$$

​Late Nite Catechism: Will my Bunny go to Heaven?​

Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, and β€œwHOLY” hysterical

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Bear Webb.

Event space at Rosalita's Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Blue Giraffe Trivia Night​

  • Most Thursdays: 6:30PM Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel) FREE TO PLAY

​Captiva Civic Association​

  • Mahjong: Most Mondays, beginners are welcome. 1:00PM - 3:30PM FREE
  • Qi Gong: Most Wednesdays. 9:00AM FREE
  • Yoga: Most Tuesdays and Thursdays two classes 9:15AM & 10:45AM $$

Captiva Civic Association (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

​"Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge​

  • Educational Programs: Seven days a week, giving visitors of all ages the chance to learn about local wildlife.

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge (1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel) Hours vary. FREE

​Farmers Markets​

  • Captiva: Every Tuesday 9:00AM - 1:00PM South Seas Resort Entrance (5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva) FREE
  • Sanibel: Every Sunday 9:00AM - 1:00PM Sanibel City Hall (800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) FREE

​SanCap Running Club​

  • Saturday Morning Run: All paces welcome.

Lighthouse Beach Park (110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Every Saturday, 6:30AM - 7:30AM FREE

​Sanibel Bicycle Club​

  • Saturday Morning Ride: All level of rider welcome.

Sanibel Community Park (2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) Every Saturday, 8:00AM - 10:00AM FREE

​Sanibel-Captiva Rotary​

  • Most Fridays - Engaging speakers supporting the Rotary idea of Service above Self.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) doors open 7:30, meeting begins at 8:00.

​Sanibel Community House​

  • Most Mondays - Shellcrafters Class, Most Wednesdays - Painting with Friends, Most Thursdays - Line Dancing, Most Fridays - Sanibel Hearts

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) $$

​Santiva Islanders​

  • An inclusive group offering weekly activities for all adult islandersβ€”full-time, part-time, or visiting. Santiva Islanders Center (2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 17, Sanibel)

​SCCF - Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation​

Volunteer & educational opportunities.

β˜€οΈ WEATHER

Thursday, Feb 19

⬆️77 ⬇️64 | β˜€οΈ| Rain chance 0%

Friday, Feb 20

⬆️77 ⬇️66 | β˜€οΈ | Rain chance 0%

Saturday, Feb 21

⬆️77 ⬇️65| 🌀️ | Rain chance 0%

Sunday, Feb 22

⬆️75 ⬇️60 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 35%

πŸŒ… Sunrise 7:00AM - Sunset 6:23PM πŸŒ…

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πŸ€— THANKS

That’s it for this week from the islands. Thanks for reading, sharing, and cheering on Sanibel & Captiva as they continue to shine. ✨

Nick, Lori & Max Adams (26 years - and counting - of connection to Sanibel & Captiva)​
Founders | The Sanibel Captiva Guide
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P.S. If you ever have a question, suggestion, or favorite island memory β€” just reply. We read every message.

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