Join us at The Dunes Golf and Tennis club on Saturday, February 11th for a an evening of revelry and merriment as we party with a purpose. The festivities will begin at 6:30 pm, there will be Cajun food, music and dancing, raffle, open bar, bourbon tasting lounge, and celebrity swim rally. So come on down to Sanibel for a great Mardi... Read More »
Some thoughts while saying goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017… Baby Boomers are a large portion of the buyers and sellers of real estate not only on Sanibel & Captiva Island but also around the globe! And of course, VIP Realt A thought from our Mayfair International Office in London… Who’d have thought at the beginning of 2016 that the... Read More »
The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ invites the public to attend its 36th annual Christmas Eve service on the shores of lighthouse beach. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24, free parking is available for attendees and participants are asked to bring their own beach blankets and chairs to sit on. While everyone will receive a candle, attendees are... Read More »
For more than three decades, Sanibel Island visitors, residents, businesses and organizations have come together for the Luminary Holiday Stroll to promote goodwill and community spirit. The family-fun event is Friday, December 2 from 5:30 – 9 pm and features a visit from Santa, a live nativity scene, activities and music. The 32nd annual Luminary Holiday Stroll is hosted by the local chamber. Be sure to... Read More »
This November 20th, the annual Sanibel Thanksgiving Celebration service returns beginning at 6:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Hall (800 Dunlop Road on Sanibel). Admission is free, and everyone is welcomed so come join along as we celebrate thanksgiving in words and songs. The mayor, city manager, and representatives from all the island churches will take part, along with performances... Read More »
CROW will be host their 35th anniversary of taste of the island! It will be held on November 13th from noon to 5p.m., at the Sanibel Community Park. Children ages 12 and under are free, and for Adults it is a $5 admission. Sixteen restaurants will be participating this year, four new ones to this event are Love Boat Ice Cream, Shima, IL... Read More »
Held on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through April 24, 2017, the Sanibel Island Farmers Market is an open air market featuring 30 vendors. It’s a great place to buy baked goods, live native plants, local raw honey, pasta, cheese, sausages, fresh fish and organic produce. It is a well-rounded enjoyable Sunday outing for everyone, including well behaved dogs. This... Read More »
Clear Your Gear is a collaborative effort among Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations to reduce the amount of monofilament line and fishing gear left in our environment, which is often detrimental to wildlife. It was established in 2014 by seven Sanibel-Captiva conservation organizations in response to the observation of ongoing environmental problems and an increase in wildlife injuries caused by monofilament line and... Read More »
On November 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., come celebrate Florida’s cultural heritage while raising awareness and support for your local water quality and conservation organization. Cracker Fest is the annual fundraiser for the SanCap Chapter of Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START). Don’t miss this year’s bash, complete with dining, live music, auction, and the company of friends and... Read More »
The third annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest will be sharing their passion for music with residents and visitors as more than 70 songwriters will grace Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, and Downtown Fort Myers for 10 days. The 10 day festival will include 140 free performance, six special ticketed events, and at 21 different venues. This festival will kick off on... Read More »