Join The Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale and the National Junior Honor Society next week for SINGO, Music Bingo Night.
The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen, 1200 Periwinkle Way. The bingo cards are $5 for one card, one round; $10 for a three card pack, one card per round; or $25 for three cards per round.
There is a grand prize each round. The first round is Rock & Roll from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m, round two is Pop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and round three is Wildcard, any genre, from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
All the proceeds will help the students from the Sanibel School Seahorse Chorale and the National Junior Honor Society travel to ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Planning Commission will discuss the Transportation Master Plan at its meeting next Tuesday.
Erika Steiner, who is a member of the Transportation Steering Committee, said they worked with a number of consultants — transportation experts — hired by the city to see what kind of ideas could be added to the process. She said they told them that Sanibel has a number of restraints and to stay away from roundabouts, as that is going to a referendum.
“We as the steering committee did not agree with everything, but wanted to bring it forward because the planning commission and city council could weigh in. Nothing that is in the ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The Planning Commission approved a resolution last week that administrative waivers related to electrical and mechanical equipment could not be self-imposed hardships.
The discussion last Tuesday was for Resolution 26-31, recommending that city council adopts an ordinance that would amend the Code of of Ordinances for “expanding the eligibility for an administrative waiver of applicable limitations of impermeable coverage, vegetation removal, and developed area for HVAC equipment, emergency electrical power generators and solar energy system components to all properties regardless of date of development.”
Deputy Planning ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com The reconstruction of the entrance ramp, which was damaged by Hurricane Ian, has opened to the Visitor and Education Center at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
“We just opened and we are ready to go,” “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society Executive Director Ann-Marie Wildman said.
The new ramp opened on Saturday, Oct. 17, as well as the debut of the newly renovated auditorium.
She said the boardwalk, which was about 25 years old, has gone through years of hurricanes and bad weather. When Hurricane Ian damaged a good amount of the wood, it was determined it was time to replace the boardwalk.
The ...
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) has announced that Pfeifer Realty Group has renewed its $15,000 sponsorship of the 2027 Volunteer Expo, marking the third consecutive year the company has powered this community-wide gathering.
The Expo will take place Wednesday, Jan.27, 2027, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Sanibel Community House.
With this year’s theme, “Together, We Can Make a Difference,” the Volunteer Expo will bring together 50 local nonprofit organizations, clubs, and community groups, connecting residents and visitors with meaningful opportunities to volunteer, build relationships, and contribute to the vitality of Sanibel and Captiva.
Pfeifer Realty ...
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) has awarded a $5,000 grant through its Community Impact Fund to support the Roots in Resilience Pocket Park project near the intersection of Casa Ybel Road and Periwinkle Way on Sanibel.
The grant will help advance the creation of a green space ...
Due to the annual F.I.S.H. “JOG N JAM” 10k/5k Race, the following roads will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the times listed:
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. - Eastbound and westbound Periwinkle Way from The Community House to Tarpon Bay Road.
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. - Tarpon Bay Road from Periwinkle Way to West Gulf Drive.
• 7 a.m. to*10:30 a.m. - West Gulf Drive to Algiers Lane will be closed with the southbound lane open for one way traffic only.
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m.- Island Inn Road from Tarpon Bay Road to Turtle Gait Road.
*Times are approximate and depend on the length of time for runners/walkers to clear the area.
Motorists are advised to be alert for ...
By MEGHAN BRADBURY
mbradbury@breezenewspapers.com
The community is invited to honor all who served this Veterans Day with a special ceremony at City Hall next week.
Fred Bondurant, a member of the American Legion, said he has personally done the Veterans Day ceremony for 12 years.
The ...
Dance with Sanibel Recreation from Nov. 9, through Dec. 7 will be held at the Rec Center. Coastal Dance Company will offer ballet/tap, which focuses on ballet fundamentals, balance, flexibility, and rhythmic tap footwork. Jazz/hip hop combines energetic hip hop moves with the style, rhythm and ...
Due to the annual F.I.S.H. “JOG N JAM” 10k/5k Race, the following roads will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the times listed:
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. - Eastbound and westbound Periwinkle Way from The Community House to Tarpon Bay Road.
• 7 a.m. to *10:30 a.m. - Tarpon Bay Road ...
This coming Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding its second monthly meeting of the 2026-27 season. The meeting will be held in the north room of the Sanibel Island Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
The meeting gets underway at 5:30 p.m. with ...
To the editor:
I have had the privilege of coming to Sanibel since 1975 and my family has been residents since 1991. I am fortunate to now make the island my permanent residence.
Over the years, I have seen many positive and negative changes to this wonderful island and have accepted the ...
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hosts holiday stocking stuffer drive benefiting A.N.A.’s Friends
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is hosting a holiday stocking stuffer drive to benefit A.N.A.’s Friends, a Southwest Florida nonprofit that supports foster children who have experienced abuse, ...
