SPD releases weekly blotter February 10, 2025 3 min read. The Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort, a weekly police blotter will be issued to include recent information about …

Bank of the Islands is a lightning whelk sponsor for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s “Still the One Gala” on Feb. 8 at The Community House on Sanibel. Additionally, it is a presenting sponsor for the museum’s 2025 Lecture Series. The remaining lectures will take place on Feb. 13, March 13 and April […]

Jan 20, 2025 · The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglets died of a strain of the bird flu, according to officials with the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel. CROW is watching the adult mated pair to determine whether they have been infected as well. CROW released the results of its necropsies at a news conference Thursday […]

3 days ago · The Santiva Islanders will present the following: WALKING GROUP The Santiva Islanders Walking Group will gather on Feb. 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. to explore the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Indigo Trail on Sanibel. Meet at The Roost (the covered pavilion) at the side of the refuge’s Visitor and Education Center, […]

Feb 6, 2025 · Bank of the Islands is a lightning whelk sponsor for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s “Still the One Gala” on Feb. 8 at The Community House on Sanibel. Additionally, it is a presenting sponsor for the museum’s 2025 Lecture Series. The remaining lectures will take place on Feb. 13, March 13 and April […]

3 days ago · Two upcoming fundraisers will benefit the Sanibel historical village and local animal rescues. Kingfisher Real Estate and Vacation Rentals will hold its second annual Kingfisher Matchmaker and Fundraising Adoption Event on Feb. 16 at its Sanibel offices. The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will host its Annual Fundraiser, “1970s …

The Community House, at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, will present the following: PAINTING WITH FRIENDS Painting With Friends will be held on Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. New painters welcome. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $10 donation at the door. ART & CULTURE SERIES A Night In Venice Cooking Demonstration will be […]

The Sanibel Music Festival announced the launch of “A Photo Retrospective” online. The collection of images not only tell the story of how the event continues to evolve, but also pay homage to those who have worked to grow the festival. Visitors can look for images of themselves or a friend or favorite musician or […]

2 days ago · The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge provided the following updates for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel: – Go Wild for “Ding” is set for Feb. 12, with the theme “Dreaming of White Pelicans.” – The free Winter Lecture Series will take place on select Thursdays from […]

Jan 30, 2025 · Four Sanibel nonprofit organizations have partnered to launch a new outreach campaign with a goal to broaden public awareness and appreciation of natural resources and wildlife on the island. Called “The Sanibel Wild Mile,” the initiative includes organizations with shared values of education and conservation, and which are located within about a …