“Fourth of July” on Sanibel

 

After a two-year pandemic pause, Sanibel is ready to celebrate our nation’s birthday once again this year!

All of our popular Independence Day events are coming back, including our quintessential hometown parade, road rally, fireworks and more.

The perfect “Fourth of July on Sanibel” itinerary?

Bring your appetite to the free pancake breakfast at the Sanibel Community Church (1740 Periwinkle Way) to be held 7:00 –  » Read more

Your One-Minute Sanibel Vacation

 

Take a 60-second break for a virtual mini-vacay!

Many thanks to our friend Pam Rambo at “I Love Shelling” for reminding us of what we love about our little corner of the world.

As she says, “Sit back and relax on a sandy beach watching the pelicans fly by on Sanibel Island with your toes tucked around seashells and salty air.”

Be sure to click this to “Full Screen”  » Read more

Happy Earth Day!

 

Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement.

On April 22,1970, more than 20 million Americans took to streets, parks and college campuses in massive coast-to-coast rallies to protest against the deterioration of the environment.  Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife realized they shared common values.  » Read more

Happy 40th Anniversary!

 

The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, one of the first two friends group created for the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System, begins celebrating its 40th anniversary year today.

The yearlong celebration begins with the reveal of a new 40th anniversary logo for DDWS shown above.

DDWS helps the refuge plan a full slate of special events each year.  Events coming up soon include the annual “Ding” Darling Day (October 10),  » Read more

Pink Flamingo High Tea

Graphic for Pink Flamingo High Tea on October 5, 2021

 

An assortment of “Let’s Pink Out” intiatives will once again be held on Sanibel during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

The month launches with a sure-to-be-stunning Pink Flamingo High Tea on October 5.  A full high tea menu will be served at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, along with sparkling wines from Bailey’s Marketplace and floral decor designed by RS Walsh Garden Center.   » Read more

Make Your Heart Sing

Singer-songwriter Gary Hannan

Singer-songwriter Gary Hannan; photo courtesy of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.

 

Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is back!  If you’re island bound, you won’t want to miss it!

The popular music festival returns for its seventh year with a lineup of more than 100 performances from 60 talented singer-songwriters, including Jimmie Allen and Michael Ray.

Ten days of music kicks off on Captiva Island,  » Read more

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