Owner Judy G (top right) joined her good pal Carol at the 6th annual Pink Out Sanibel & Captiva Islands – also known as Picnic at the Pink Out – held recently at Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Station #1.
More than 40 people, including breast cancer survivors and family and friends attended the celebratory event, which also helped raise money for uninsured women needing mammograms and related needs on the island. » Read more
Photo credit: Artis Henderson, Special to The News-Press
Article by Artis Henderson, originally published in The News-Press:
Sanibel recently got an update to its healthy-eating options.
In August, Sanibel Fresh opened in the former Bennett’s Fresh Roast space on the island, swapping out doughnuts and coffee for acai bowls, Florida-brewed kombucha and locally sourced meats, » Read more
With respect, honor and gratitude, we thank all who have served.
The City of Sanibel and the Lee Coast Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will conduct our annual Veterans Day ceremony on the grounds of Sanibel City Hall beginning at 11 a.m. » Read more
Fred Bondurant, past chapter president, will officiate. Mayor Kevin Ruane, Sanibel City Council members and Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra are also expected to participate.
Nationally acclaimed bird authors, TV personalities, and longtime Sanibel Island winter residents Don and Lillian Stokes will again contribute their time and expertise to lead two fundraising birders tram tours of the “Ding” Darling Refuge on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Visitor & Education Center doors open at 7 a.m. for continental breakfast, and trams depart at 7:30 a.m.
Wildlife Drive is normally closed on Fridays, » Read more
We’re delighted to have so many bookworms around here, especially of the younger variety!
For the past five years, children who have participated in the Summer Reading Program at the Sanibel Public Library have been helping “earn” books for pediatric patients at our local hospital.
This year, 244 participants read, tracked their time and activities, and attended library programs to earn books. » Read more
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife has announced the 14 restaurants that will participate in the 36th Taste of the Islands on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sanibel Community Park.
The restaurants include Blue Giraffe, The Bubble Room, The Clam Shack, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, IL Cielo, La Bella Vita, Matzaluna, Rosie’s Cafe & Grill, Sanibel Deli, » Read more
First Place: Ben Vanos’ “Green Heron Raising its Crest”
Second Place: Paul Brook’s “Mangrove Cuckoo with iO Moth Caterpillar”
Third Place: Linda Kruleski’s “Hawk with Snake”
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) recently announced the winners of its annual “Ding” Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest. » Read more
A favorite for many of our guests, the charming Sanibel Historical Museum & Village has re-opened for the season.
“We’re planning exciting programs this season,” said Executive Director Emilie Alfino. “We look forward to seeing old friends as well as welcoming return guests.”
Some of the events scheduled for this year include three Twilight Talks (All About Francis Bailey, » Read more
A friendly wave from Southwest Florida! » Read more
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