Thursday, March 12, 2026 (Issue #55)

🏖️ LIGHTHOUSE UPDATE

The Sanibel Lighthouse is one of the island’s most iconic spots, and there’s been a lot of progress in the area lately.

In our latest video, we take you to Lighthouse Beach Park to show how things are looking now, including the parking situation and an update on the fishing pier.

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See you around the islands!

Nick, Lori & Max

🗞️📣LOCAL NEWS

• $2MIL Pledged for Fishing Pier​
• ​Speed Limits Might be Reduced
• 44th Annual Taste of the Islands​
• ​New Steakhouse Opens on Sanibel
• ​Sanibel Roundabout Update
• ​Sanibel Sea School Day Courses​

🎶🎵🎸 LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

​Cheeburger Cheeburger (1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)​

Every Friday 8:00pm - 10:00PM

​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

📆 EVENTS/HAPPENINGS - Submit an Event​

THURSDAY, MAR 12

​Guided Walk: Shipley Trail & Bailey Homestead​

Enjoy a leisurely guided stroll with SCCF down the Shipley Trail at the Bailey Homestead.

Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM - 11:30AM

FREE

​Arcadia Rodeo​

Travel to the Arcadia All Florida Rodeo Championship

Departs from Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - 6:00PM

$$

​Exploring the Danish Practice of Hygge​

Learn the Danish practice of Hygge.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:30PM

FREE

​Tour of Island Water Association​

Join SCCF for a firsthand the journey your water takes before it reaches your home.

Island Water Association (3651 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

1:00PM - 2:30PM

FREE

​Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Lecture Series​

An inside look at Sarasota’s new Mote Science Education Aquarium with Evan Barniskis, Associate VP of Mote Aquarium.

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

5:30PM - 6:30PM

$$

​Fly Fishing Film Tour​

Compendium of short films, all shot in the gorgeous places that fish live.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM- 8:00PM

$$

​Exclusive Wine Dinner​

Hosted by Calli Johnson, multi-course dinner and featuring the wines of Silverado Vineyards.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM- 8:00PM

$$

​Alexander Malofeev​

Pianist Alexander Malofeev.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Philly Plowden.

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

7:30PM start

$$

FRIDAY, MAR 13

​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

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​AI in Everyday Life: The Hidden Helper 20​

See how AI impacts our daily lives.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - Noon

FREE

​Rock the Dock​

Live music on the waterfront with Claire Liparulo

Jensen’s Marina & Cottages (15107 Captiva Drive, Captiva)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

FREE

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Philly Plowden.

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

7:30PM start

$$

SATURDAY, MAR 14

​Zonta "A PEEK at the Unique Home Tour 2026​

Bus tour to a selection of unique Sanibel homes.

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

Buses depart at select times

$$

​Sanibel Music Festival - Boston Trio

Virtuosic and profound musicians.

Sanibel Congregational Church (2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Philly Plowden.

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

7:30PM start

$$

​Big Top Betty and Her All Star Jubilee​

Big Top Betty combines joy, brass, circus, and vaudeville.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

SUNDAY, MAR 15

​Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Meeting​

Speaker is Dr. Megan Davis. Open to the public.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road)

Starts at 1:30PM

MONDAY, MAR 16

​SCCF Weeds ‘n’ Seeds Plant Walk​

Walk to explore & learn about local plants.

Frannie's Preserve (park at 520 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel)

9:00AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​Make a Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft​

Make your very own Leprechaun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM - 4:00PM

FREE

​Guardian of History Award Presentation​

This all-star evening honors a most deserving recipient of our Betty Anholt Guardian of History Award—Mr. Tony Lapi.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 8:00PM

$$

​BIG ARTS Film Series - No Other Choice​

Unemployed for years, a man plots a strange way to get hired—by eliminating the competition.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

TUESDAY, MAR 17

​Family Storytime​

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

​Get to Know Your Island​

Designed to connect the community with the people and organizations that make Sanibel unique. This week features Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Light refreshments served.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:00PM

FREE

​Quilling Art Class​

Hands-on quilling art class and create flamingos.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM - 3:00PM

$$

​3D Printing St. Patrick’s Day Decorations​

Design, print, and color St. Patrick’s themed items.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:30PM - 4:30PM

FREE

WEDNESDAY, MAR 18

​The Art of Breathing​

You will learn a variety of breathing techniques

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:45PM - Noon

$$

​Creativity in Action​

See the artists demonstrate their unique techniques.

Tower Gallery (9751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel)

11:00AM - 2:00PM

FREE

​Shell Decoupage Class​

Shell night light decoupage class. All supplies provided.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Noon - 2:00PM

$$

​Crafternoon- Paint Your Own Flower Pot​

Decorate your own ceramic flower pot. Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

FREE

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​Strings and Sips​

An evening of coastal tunes and gourmet tastes. Hosted by Beach Daisy and Coastal Clothing.

Periwinkle Place (2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

FREE

​Speaker Series: Dr. Peter R. Mouton​

Dr. Mouton will speak about 5 Remarkably Hopeful Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s This Year.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

THURSDAY, MAR 19

​One Community, One Book​

Community book club. This month's book is Last Train to Paradise

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:00PM

FREE

​Meditation Sampler​

Discovering the many pathways to mindfulness

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

4:30PM - 6:30PM

$$

​Family Movie Night: Encanto​

Watch the Disney classic Encanto. Popcorn and snacks provided. All ages welcome.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

FREE

​Sanibel Captiva Art League Juried Art Show Opening Reception​

SCAL opening reception.

Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

FREE

​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

$$

​Broadband Feasibility Workshop​

Community workshop to learn about the City’s Broadband Feasibility Study

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:30PM - 8:00PM

$$

​Speaker Series: Ambassador Peter Galbraith​

Ambassador Peter Galbraith will answer your questions on the war with Iran.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

RECURRING WEEKLY EVENTS

​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 islanders—full-time, part-time, or visiting. Santiva Islanders Center (2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 17, Sanibel)

​SCCF - Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation​

Volunteer & educational opportunities.

☀️ WEATHER

Thursday, Mar 12

⬆️76 ⬇️71 | ⛈️ | Rain chance 50%

Friday, Mar 13

⬆️77 ⬇️68 | 🌤️ | Rain chance 0%

Saturday, Mar 14

⬆️75 ⬇️70| ⛈️ | Rain chance 65%

Sunday, Mar 15

⬆️75 ⬇️71 | ⛈️ | Rain chance 75%

🌅 Sunrise 7:40AM - Sunset 7:35PM 🌅

🌊 TIDE CHART 🌊

🤗 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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