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⚑🌴Sanibel & Captiva's Weekly Buzz - March 26🌴⚑

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We bring the magic of Sanibel and Captiva directly to your inbox. Insider tips, local favorites, and a taste of island life!🌴

Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Issue #57)

🌴 SANIBAL CAUSEWAY

It’s been a beautiful and busy week on the islands, with the Sanibel Causeway looking especially good!

Blue water, clear skies, and spectacular sunsets have made for a pretty incredible stretch of days.

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 ever spent Spring Break on Sanibel or Captiva?
Yes! πŸ™Œ - 60.0%
Unfortunately not.πŸ˜” - 40.0%

πŸ“† EVENTS/HAPPENINGS - Submit an Event​

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

​Understanding the Elephant in the Room​

Facts and information regarding addiction and recovery.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 2:00PM

$$

​Sound Bowl Healing​

Unwind and restore.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

5:30PM - 6:30PM

$$

​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

​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

​Fire Station Grand Reopening​

Ceremony, tours, meet the first responders and more.

Station 172 (5171 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:30PM - 2:00PM

FREE

​1893 World's Columbian Exposition​

Discussion of the first world’s fair held in Chicago.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM - Noon

FREE

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​Unlocking the Key to Extending Your Lifespan​

Get practical tips and tools to boost energy, strength, brain health, and overall vitality.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:30PM

FREE

​Women Walking in Wisdom​

A mini retreat to honor your path and claim your wisdom.

Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

12:30PM - 5:00PM

$$

​Eastern Screech Owls of Sanibel & Owl Box Workshop

Learn about how scientists use roadkill to identify at-risk species and build your own owl box.

CROW (3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM - 5:00PM

$$

​Rock the Dock​

Live music on the waterfront with Matt Meyer.

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

5:00PM - 7:00PM

FREE

​Teen Scene Dive-In Movie Night​

Pool games, movie, pizza and more.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 9:00PM

$$

​Great American Crooners​

Salute to the legendsβ€”Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Bobby Darin.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:30PM start

$$

​Native Plant Walk​

City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee offers a guided native vegetation and landscaping tour of the City grounds.

Sanibel City Hall (800 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

9:00AM - 10:00AM

FREE

​Family Fun Day​

Bring the whole family for a day of community, fun and games.

Sanibel Community Park (2231 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM - 4:00PM

FREE

​SCCF Weeds β€˜n’ Seeds Plant Walk​

Walk to explore & learn about local plants.

Periwinkle Preserve (Park at Sanibel Community Church 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM - 11:00AM

FREE

​BIG ARTS Film Series - Peter Hujar's Day​

A 1974 conversation reveals New York’s downtown art world and an artist’s inner life.

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

​Get to Know Your Island: 100+ Women Who Care​

Designed to connect the community with the people and organizations that make Sanibel unique. This week features 100+ Women Who Care. Light refreshments served.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:00PM

FREE

​Balance for the Back 9 and Beyond​

Move better on the course and court, brought to you by Fyzical of Sanibel.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:30PM

FREE

​March Community Social – Welcome Spring!​

Live music, light fare, & cash bar. Come dressed in your lively spring or classic tropical attire.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM - 7:30PM

$$

​Reading Labels and Ingredients for Wellness​

Decode labels and ingredients for healthier, smarter choices.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon - 1:30PM

FREE

​Crafternoon - Magic Pastel Painting​

Make a beautiful pastel work of art Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

FREE

​Wine Wisdom: How to Taste, Describe, and Pair Wine Like a Pro​

Discover the art of wine tasting.

Island Time Wine (2407 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 7:30PM

$$

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

Live Hive & Taste: Observing Live Bees with Honey-Tasting

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

2 sessions 10:00AM & 1:00PM

FREE

​Quilling Art Class​

Hands-on quilling art class. Create beautiful dragonfly.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Noon - 2:00PM

$$

​Pink Harbor Support Group​

Cancer support group led by the SanCap Pink Project.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

5:30PM start

FREE

​Wine 101: Continuing The Fun​

Wine tasting designed to deepen understanding while keeping things approachable.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:00PM - 8:00PM

$$

​Blue Giraffe Trivia Night​

  • Most Tuesdays: 7:30PM Music Bingo and Karaoke
  • 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 26

⬆️74 ⬇️68 | β˜€οΈ | Rain chance 0%

Friday, Mar 27

⬆️77 ⬇️68 | β˜€οΈ | Rain chance 0%

Saturday, Mar 28

⬆️76 ⬇️69| β˜€οΈ | Rain chance 0%

Sunday, Mar 29

⬆️76 ⬇️68 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 60%

πŸŒ… Sunrise 7:25AM - Sunset 7:42PM 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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P.S. If you have a question, suggestion, or favorite island memory β€” just reply. We read every message.

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