Thursday, April 9, 2026 (Issue #59)

🎂 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY

Six years ago, on March 24, 2020, we posted a simple two-minute video with a hope of sharing these islands we love with as many people as possible.

During the COVID shutdown, that one small idea grew into 45 videos in 52 days, helping people stay connected to Sanibel and Captiva from afar.

Since then, we’ve shared 346 videos and counting, and we’re so thankful to everyone who has followed along, watched, supported us, and loved these islands right along with us
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See you around the islands!

Nick, Lori & Max

🎶🎵🎸 LIVE MUSIC

​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

​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.​
What are you most likely to buy on Sanibel?
Clothes 30.1%, Gifts or souvenirs 41.9%, art or home decor 24.7%, beach gear 3.2%

📆 EVENTS/HAPPENINGS – Submit an Event​

​Thrift & Sift​

Trip to the best thrifting spots in Fort Myers.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

9:30AM – 4:30PM

$$

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​“Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series​

Author and conservationist, Tina Morris.

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

2 sessions 10:00AM & 1:00PM

FREE

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​Free and Fair Elections: Busting Myths and Setting the Stage for Midterms​

Presented by the League of Women Voters of Sanibel.

Sundial Resort (1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

11:30AM – 1:00PM

$$

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​Macrame Plant Hanger​

Basic macrame knots to create a personalized plant hanger.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Noon – 3:00PM

$$

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​Self Defense Seminar​

Join the San-Cap Young Professionals to learn self defense techniques.

2330 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel

6:00PM start

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Rich Vos.

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

7:30PM start

$$

​Gopher Tortoise Day​

SCCF’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center is offering 15% off plants that support gopher tortoise habitat.

Native Landscapes & Garden Center (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 3:00PM

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​America at War: The Battle of Leyte Gulf 1944​

Discussion of this critical battle.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​Make Your Own Baby Chick Bookmark​

DIY craft.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​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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​Opera on the Beach​

A concert of arias & duets.

Captiva Chapel By The Sea (11580 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

7:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Rich Vos.

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

7:30PM start

$$

​Mobile Dermatology​

Comprehensive skin screenings.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

7:30AM – 3:30PM

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​The Seahorse Festival​

Bounce house, games, face painting, and more! Hosted by the PTA.

The Sanibel School (3840 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 1:00PM

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​Sanibel Firefighters Chili Cook Off​

Local restaurants will go head-to-head alongside the Sanibel Firefighters. Proceeds will benefit the Sanibel Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

Tahitian Gardens (1975 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

11:00AM – 2:00PM

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​BIG ARTS Family & Friends Day​

Live performers, art projects, food & drinks,—fun for all ages!

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

4:00PM start

FREE

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Rich Vos.

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

7:30PM start

$$

​Arts & Crafts Fair​

Unique local art for sale.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 2:00PM

FREE to enter

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​Pool Party to Benefit FI Family Initiative​

Enhanced Daycation experience including, live music, beach and pool time, games, a silent auction.

Sundial Resort (1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 6:00PM

$$

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​Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club Meeting​

John Slapcinsky presents “Papua New Guinea, the Land of the Unexpected: Exploring its Remarkable Land Snails. Open to the public.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Starts at 1:30PM

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​Shipwrecked Yacht Rock Party​

Music and good vibes! Food & drinks for sale. Proceeds benefit Community Housing & Resources.

McCarthy’s Marina (11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva)

3:00PM – 6:00PM

$$

​Health and Wellness Seminar​

Homeopathy & Bach Flower Essences.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM – 2:00PM

FREE

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​BIG ARTS Film Series – Below the Clouds​

Naples faces threats from Mount Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei as tremors rise and tensions grow.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

​Environmental Orientation for New Residents & Professionals

Learn about what makes our islands so unique. Presented by SCCF.

Bailey Homestead Preserve (1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

8:00AM – 5:00PM

FREE

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​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

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​FISH Friendly Faces Luncheon​

This luncheon welcomes everyone—residents, visitors, and workers of all ages. Guest speaker will be Community Housing & Resources.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

11:00AM – 1:00PM

FREE

​Click with Confidence: 7 Steps to Better Photos​

Simple steps to instantly improve your pictures.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon – 1:30PM

$$

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​Crafternoon – Slime Time​

Make your own slime. Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Porch & Patio – Cozy Up with your Coozie​

Live music, community, and light refreshments.

Captiva Civic Center (11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

5:00PM – 7:00PM

$$

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​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)

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​Working with Nature to Design a Resilient Landscape​

Local experts will share proven tips to help your landscape better survive future storms and storm surge.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

6:30PM – 8:00PM

FREE

​“Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series​

Sanibel Author Charles Sobczak, “Wild Places of Southwest Florida,”

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

2 sessions 10:00AM & 1:00PM

FREE

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​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

$$

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​One Community, One Book: The Mango Tree​

Book Club. Anabelle Tometich the author will be in attendance!

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon – 1:00PM

$$

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​Storm Stories From Sanibel: Hurricane Ian​

Captures the devastation and the remarkable resilience that followed the storm. In partnership with Sanibel Historical Museum & Village.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

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​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

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​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)

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​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

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​SanCap Running Club​

  • Saturday Morning Run: All paces welcome.

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

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​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

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​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.

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​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) $$

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​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)

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​SCCF – Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation​

Volunteer & educational opportunities.

☀️ WEATHER

Thursday, Apr 9

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Friday, Apr 10

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Saturday, Apr 11

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Sunday, Apr 12

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🌅 Sunrise 7:10AM – Sunset 7:48PM 🌅

🌊 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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P.S. If you have a question, suggestion, or favorite island memory — just reply. We read every message.

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