Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Issue #63)

⚾ 33RD ISLANDS NIGHT

Islands Night was started by the late Sam Bailey, a former athlete and island pioneer, who wanted to bring the whole island together for a night at the ballpark.

This year’s Islands Night takes place Friday, May 8, as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels take on the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium.

Gates open at 5:45 PM followed by the traditional island parade, baseball, and — new this year — a drone show after the game.

​FREE TICKETS are available for the community, so grab yours and enjoy a night of baseball, island pride, and familiar faces!

See you around the islands!

Nick, Lori & Max

🎶🎵🎸 LIVE MUSIC

​American Legion (4249 Sanibel Captiva Road). Public welcome.
Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00PM & Saturday 5:30 – 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.​
​
How do you feel about the plans for The Island Cow?
Great!! 64.1%
Not sure 15.2%
Not for Sanibel 20.7%

📆 EVENTS/HAPPENINGS – Submit an Event​

​Beginner Macrame​

Design a beautiful plant hanger.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

Noon – 3:00PM

$$

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​Dune Vegetation Design Presentation​

Coastal Vista will present updated Turner Beach concepts and a planting plan for Alison Hagerup Beach Parking.

​Link for remote attendance.

1:00PM

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​Hirdie Girdie Art Gallery Reception​

Meet featured artists.

Hirdie Girdie (2490 Library Way, Sanibel)

5:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE

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​Pink Harbor Support Group​

Cancer support group led by the SanCap Pink Project.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

5:30PM start

FREE

​Butterfly Craft DIY​

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 reading skills. Babies to age 5-ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​The Battle of Gettysburg​

Discussion of this pivotal campaign.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM – Noon

FREE

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​Blooming With Love​

Create a flower bouquet for Mother’s Day.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:00M – 1:00PM

FREE

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​Sam Bailey’s Islands Night

Community celebration with a parade, drone show & baseball.

Hammond Stadium (14100 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers)

Gates open at 5:45PM

FREE

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Mike Rivera.

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

7:30PM start

$$

​Emiliana Fuger Turtle Talk​

Presentation by 9-year-old author Emiliana Fuger. Book signing, family activities, crafts, and snacks.

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

11:00AM – Noon

FREE

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​Caloosa Comedy Night​

Headliner Mike Rivera.

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

7:30PM start

$$

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NO LISTED EVENTS

​Butterfly Craft DIY​

DIY craft.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​BIG ARTS Film Series ​– Muscle Shoals​

Documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

BIG ARTS Sanibel (900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

7:00PM start

$$

​Family Storytime​

Sing, read, and move. Babies to age 5ish.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:00AM

FREE

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​Shell Islands Garden Club Membership Meeting​

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

10:00AM – 11:30AM

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​Sanibel Island Fishing Club Meeting​

All welcome, you don’t have to be a member to attend.

Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:30PM – 7:30PM

​Butterfly Craft DIY​

DIY craft.

Captiva Memorial Library (11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva)

Anytime between 10:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE

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​Dance! Dance! Dance!​

Dance like a pro to contemporary Broadway Show tunes.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

10:30AM – 11:30AM

FREE

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​EmpowerHER Women’s Wellness Workshop​

Explore essential women’s wellness topics.

Sanibel Recreation Center (3880 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel)

Noon – 2:00PM

FREE

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​Crafternoon – Oragami Paper Orbs​

Make a magical origami sphere. Ages 5 and up.

Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel)

3:00PM – 4:00PM

FREE

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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)

​SCYP Swap Shop Thrift Exchange​

Swap, share, and give back to the planet.

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors (2353 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel)

5:00PM – 7:00PM

FREE

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​Sunset Paddle​

Evening paddle and beach exploration with Sanibel Sea School.

Bowman’s Beach (1700 Bowman’s Beach Road, Sanibel)

5:00PM – 8:00PM

FREE

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​Live Mollusk Count​

Observe and document sightings of living mollusks for the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.

6:00PM start

FREE

​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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​Farmers Markets​

  • 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 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 11, Sanibel)

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​SCCF – Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation​

Volunteer & educational opportunities.

☀️ WEATHER

Thursday, May 7

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Friday, May 8

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Saturday, May 9

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Sunday, May 10

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🌅 Sunrise 6:51AM – 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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