Thursday, August 20, 2026 (Issue #77)

JUNONIA JACKPOT!

It certainly feels like Junonia season around here! The Island Reporter/Islander has been doing a great job sharing the lucky finds and the stories behind them. Maybe it’s time to grab a shell bag and get out there!

​Turner Beach Junonia​
​Captiva Junonia​
​East Gulf Drive Junonia​
​Bowman’s Beach Junonia​

If you’re lucky enough to find one yourself email trepecki@breezenewspapers.com and get your photo in the paper!

🌴 See you around the islands,

Nick, Lori & Max

🗞️📣LOCAL NEWS

🎶🎵🎸LIVE MUSIC

​American Legion (4249 Sanibel Captiva Road) Public welcome.
Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00PM & Saturday 5:30PM – 8:30PM

​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)
Check website for days and times.

Results of previous poll.​
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How long is your perfect Sanibel or Captiva trip?
Weekend 0%
3-5 days 7.4%
One week 30.9%
Two weeks + 61.7%

📆 HAPPENINGS Submit an Event​

Slow season = a shorter event list.

But don’t drift away just yet—there’s still plenty of island fun to come.

​Beat the Heat Beach Walks​

Explore the beach with a Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum educator.

Gulfside City Park (2001 Algiers Lane, Sanibel)

7:00AM – 8:00AM

$$

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​Mahjong Club – Advanced/Intermediate​

Advanced/intermediate mahjong. Mahjong sets are provided.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 8:00PM

$$

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​Trivia Night​

Gather your crew and test your knowledge.

Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)

6:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE TO PLAY

​Senior Citizens Day​

FISH will share a sweet treat with senior neighbors throughout the day. A simple way to let older adults know they are appreciated and remembered.

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​Guided Beach Walk​

Join SCCF marine educators to see what’s washed ashore.

Sanibel Moorings Resort (845 E Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 10:30AM
$$

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​Make a Banana Split​

Kids make your own banana split craft.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Family Storytime​

Reading, singing and playing to build reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​Sanibel Hearts​

This fun card game is available to all.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM – 3:00PM

$$

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​Twilight Golf Scramble​

9 Hole/2-person team scramble

The Dunes Golf Club (949 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel)

5:00PM

$$

​Rx Compassion Fundraiser​

Meet Rx Compassion founder Dr. Clarel Antoine, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the nonprofit’s work.

Home by Rachel Pierce (1626 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

4:00PM – 6:00PM

NO LISTED EVENTS

​Make a Banana Split​

Kids make your own banana split craft.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Shellcrafters Class​

Learn to make shell creations like the pros.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM – Noon

$$

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​Pick Up Softball​

Open to ages 18 and older, bring your own equipment.

Sanibel Ball Fields (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

6:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE

​Family Storytime​

Reading, singing and playing to build reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​Mandala Dot Painting​

Create the beautiful “Feathered Friends” design.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

1:00PM – 3:00PM

$$

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​Virtual Author Talk-When Trees Testify​

Virtual discussion about Black history and botanical mastery with biologist Beronda Montgomery. Presented by the Sanibel Public Library.

2:00PM – 3:00PM

FREE

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​Music Bingo and Karaoke​

Gather your crew for a night of musical fun!

Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)

7:30PM – 9:30PM

FREE

​Guided Beach Walk​

Join SCCF marine science educators to see what’s washed ashore.

Island Inn (3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel)

9:00AM – 10:30AM

$$

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​Make a Banana Split​

Kids make your own banana split craft.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Crafternoon​

Create your own work of art. Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM – 4:00PM

FREE

​Tickets on Sale for Revive! Trash to Fashion​

Fashion competition that transforms recycled and reused materials into runway-ready couture. Presented by The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society in partnership with Tribby Arts Center,

$$

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​Virtual Author Talk-High Altitudes and High Stakes​

Delve into author Lucy Foley’s brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Presented virtually by the Sanibel Public Library.

2:00PM – 3:00PM

FREE

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​Mahjong Club​

Beginners learn how to play; but all levels are welcome.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 7:30PM

$$

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​Trivia Night​

Gather your crew and test your knowledge.

Blue Giraffe Island Bar & Grill (2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel)

6:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE TO PLAY

​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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​Santiva Islanders​

  • Inclusive group offering weekly activities for all adult islanders: full-time, part-time, or visiting. Santiva Islanders Center (2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Suite 11, Sanibel)

☀️WEATHER

Thursday, Aug 20

⬆️87 ⬇️83 | 🌧️ | Rain chance 35%

Friday, Aug 21

⬆️87 ⬇️84 | ☁️ | Rain chance 35%

Saturday, Aug 22

⬆️88 ⬇️84| 🌤️ | Rain chance 25%

Sunday, Aug 23

⬆️87 ⬇️83 | ☁️ | Rain chance 30%

🌅 Sunrise 7:03AM – Sunset 8:00PM 🌅

🌊 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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