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

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Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Issue #56)

πŸŽ₯ BLIND PASS + MUCKY DUCK

Blind Pass has filled in, and The Mucky Duck is open! In today’s update, we’re taking you to the pass between Sanibel and Captiva, along with a stop at the iconic Mucky Duck Restaurant.

Come along with us as we check it out on video.

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See you around the islands!

Nick, Lori & Max

πŸ—žοΈπŸ“£LOCAL NEWS

🎢🎡🎸 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

​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.
Have you fished on the Sanibel Fishing Pier?
Yes! 🎣 - 28.4%
No 🚫 - 71.6%

πŸ“† EVENTS/HAPPENINGS - Submit an Event​

​Bloodmobile Drive​

To reduce wait time, donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

8:30AM - 4:00PM

​Sanibel Captiva Young Professionals Guided Meditation Walk ​

Walk together along the trail while engaging in guided meditation. Open to the public.

Erick Lindblad Preserve (3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel)

5:30PM

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

​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

​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

$$

​Roll Into Wellness​

Bowling at Headpinz for adults.

Meet at Sanibel Community Park (2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:30AM - 3:00PM

FREE

​The Battle of the Atlantic 1942​

Join Duane E. Shaffer for a discussion of this important campaign.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​New Resident Reception​

Welcome new residents and reconnect with neighbors. Everyone is welcome.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM - 12:30PM

$$

​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

​Flood Protection for Your Home or Business: Talk and Expo​

Flood protection talk and expo. Presented by SanCap Resilience.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:00PM - 8:00PM

FREE

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Bobby Collins.

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

7:30PM start

$$

​The Cleo Club​

Connecting Canterbury High School students with seniors for personalized smartphone, tablet, and laptop Q&A.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM - Noon

FREE

​Taste of the Islands​

Food from local restaurants, drinks and live music. Proceeds benefit CROW.

Sanibel City Hall (800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - 4:00PM

$$

​Opera Theater of Connecticut Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber​

Singers of Opera Theater of Connecticut present hits the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Sanibel Congregational Church (2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Two performances 2:00PM & 7:30PM

$$

​Weekend Wellness Walk​

Walk your way to better health. All ages and fitness levels welcome.

Sanibel Community Park (2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

4:15PM - 5:15PM

FREE

​Brothers Doobie​

Brothers Doobie brings the legendary sound of The Doobie Brothers to life

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Bobby Collins.

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 House 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.

Oak Hammock (park at American Legion 4249 Sanibel Captiva Road)

9:00AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​Living Compass Workshop​

Workshop to boost your well-being and balance.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:30PM

FREE

​Dance Class Free Trail​

Ballet-tap combo class free trial. Open to grades K-8.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

2:30PM - 4:00PM

FREE

​BIG ARTS Film Series - Sound of Falling​

On a remote German farm, four women across generations uncover buried secrets.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

​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

​Sip and Paint​

Create a sea turtle. Wine & light snacks.

Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

4:30PM - 6:30PM

$$

​Sanibel Music Festival: Polonsky-Shifrin-Wiley Trio​

All-star trio.

Sanibel Congregational Church (2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

7:30PM

$$

​AI Open Lab: Learn, Try, Create with ChatGPT​

Get hands-on help using ChatGPT.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - Noon

FREE

​Play and Pour Cafe​

A laid back gathering featuring puzzles, games, trivia, coffee and conversation designed for 65+.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - 12:30PM

FREE

​Creativity in Action​

See the artists demonstrate their unique techniques.

Tower Gallery (9751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel)

11:00AM - 2:00PM

FREE

​Crafternoon - Symmetry Painting​

Make a one-of-a kind painting. Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

FREE

​
​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

​Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society Lecture​

Cheryl Merz with EagleWatch will provide an in-depth look at Florida’s eagle population.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM - 7:30PM

$$

​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 Concert Band & Community Chorus Spring Performance​

Performance is entitled β€œAmerica at 250: A Musical Celebration.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

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

Speaker is Paul Bannick, Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers.

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

2 sessions 10:00AM & 1:00PM

FREE

​Prosecco and Pearls​

Explore the Museum while enjoying food & drink, a silent auction, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more.

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

6:00PM - 8:00PM

$$

​Transportation Master Plan Community Workshop​

Learn about the study’s purpose, review maps and proposed projects, programs, and policies.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 8:00PM

​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, Mar 19

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Friday, Mar 20

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Saturday, Mar 21

⬆️73 ⬇️61| β˜€οΈ | Rain chance 0%

Sunday, Mar 22

⬆️73 ⬇️65 | β˜€οΈ | Rain chance 0%

πŸŒ… Sunrise 7:31AM - Sunset 7:40PM πŸŒ…

🌊 TIDE CHART 🌊

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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