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Results of previous poll.
89th Annual Sanibel Shell Show & Festival - Day 2Scientific & artistic judging, vendors, kids’ area, live mollusk tanks, shell crafting, and more. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 9:00AM - 5:00PM $$ Book Talk and Signing with Author Nathan KastleNathan Kastle will discuss his book Path Illogical. Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel) 11:00AM - Noon FREE CROW Speaker SeriesMatt DePaolis with SCCF on ecological threats to Sanibel and surrounding areas. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel) 4:00PM start $$ Caloosa Comedy NightHeadliner Myke Herlihy. Event space at Rosalita's Cantina (975 Rabbit Road, Sanibel) 7:30PM start $$
SanCap Motor Club Cruise InCoffee, donuts & cars. Periwinkle Place (2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 9:00AM - 11:00AM 89th Annual Sanibel Shell Show & Festival - Day 3Scientific & artistic judging, vendors, kids’ area, live mollusk tanks, shell crafting, and more. Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel) 9:00AM - 4:00PM $$
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| SUNDAY, MAR 8 |
Burger, Beer & Boots
Local beer, food, live music, line dancing, and family activities.
Tahitian Gardens 1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Noon - 6:00PM
FREE admission
How Nature, Policy, and People Shaped Florida and What Comes Next
COTI meeting featuring a presentation by Julie Wraithmell, Executive Director of Audubon Florida and National Audubon Society Vice President for Florida.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
4:00PM - 6:00PM
FREE
| MONDAY, MAR 9 |
SCCF Weeds ‘n’ Seeds Plant Walk
Walk to explore & learn about local plants.
Wulfert Tract (Meet at the corner of Wulfert Road and Sanctuary Road)
9:00AM - 11:00AM
FREE
Snap Happy Workshop
A smart phone workshop.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
Noon - 1:00PM
FREE
Health and Wellness Seminar
Learn about essential oils and aromatherapy.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Noon - 1:00PM
$$
BIG ARTS Film Series - Marty Supreme
Film loosely inspired by American table tennis player Marty Reisman.
BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
7:00PM start
$$
| TUESDAY, MAR 10 |
100+ Women Who Care Sanibel Captiva
Nominate and vote on grants to local nonprofits, with members donating $100 per meeting to pool funds for greater impact.
Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (2353 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
9:00AM - 10:00AM
The World's Second Most Favorite Detective, Inspector Maigre
A window into the life of author Georges Simenon and his most famous fictional creation.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
10:00AM - 11:00AM
FREE
Opening of Art Exhibit: Plen Air on Sanibel
Showcases new art by Sanibel-Captiva Art League inspired by SCCF’s mission and the Bailey Homestead Preserve.
Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
Exhibit hours will be 10:00AM to 1:00PM Tuesdays through Fridays from March 10 to March 20.
FREE
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
FISH Friendly Faces Luncheon
This luncheon welcomes everyone—residents, visitors, and workers of all ages. Guest speaker will be Dave Scheiber talking about the benifits of olive oil.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
11:00AM - 1:00PM
FREE
Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society Speaker Series
Dave & Tammy McQuade will recount their 3rd attempt at trying to break the AOU & North America Big Year records.
Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
5:30PM - 7:00PM
$$
Sanibel Music Festival - Viano String Quartet
Performance by Viano String Quartet.
Sanibel Congregational Church (2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
7:30PM start
$$
| WEDNESDAY, MAR 11 |
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
FREE
Creativity in Action
See the artists demonstrate their unique techniques.
Tower Gallery (9751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel)
11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE
Mind–Body Resilience Workshop
Presented by FISH of Sanibel. Learn practical tools to calm the nervous system and manage stress.
The Treehouse (1101 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)
12:30PM - 2:30PM
FREE
Crafternoon - Play Ball
Design your own baseball hat. Ages 5 and up.
Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)
3:00PM - 4:00PM
FREE
Porch & Patio Pot-o-Luck
Bring a dish to share. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and wear green.
Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)
5:00PM - 7:00PM
$$
Fly Tying Night
Beginners and seasoned pros are invited to an evening of tying, conversation, pizza, and drinks.
Sanibel Fly Outfitters (2240 Periwinkle Way Sanibel)
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FREE (donations accepted)
| THURSDAY, MAR 12 |
Arcadia Rodeo
Travel to the Arcadia All Florida Rodeo Championship
Departs from Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
11:00AM - 6:00PM
$$
Exploring the Danish Practice of Hygge
Learn the Danish Practice of Hygge.
Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)
Noon - 1:30PM
FREE
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
$$
| RECURRING WEEKLY EVENTS |
Blue Giraffe Trivia Night
- Most Thursdays: 6:30PM Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel) FREE TO PLAY
Captiva Civic Association
- Mahjong: Most Mondays, beginners are welcome. 1:00PM - 3:30PM FREE
- Qi Gong: Most Wednesdays. 9:00AM FREE
- Yoga: Most Tuesdays and Thursdays two classes 9:15AM & 10:45AM $$
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.
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🤗 THANKSThat’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)
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