Sanibel News & Press Releases

Please read this article for City permitted Special Events happening this weekend through St. Patrick's Day!

In the City’s efforts to reduce costs, the current Hurricane Re-Entry Hangtag Passes that were issued this past Hurricane Season will be honored for the 2010 Hurricane Season.

On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.

Join Susan Hanna to learn about social networks with a focus on Facebook.

Please read for important Traffic and/or Beach Alerts on Sanibel Island.

On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Blood Center’s Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road.

The City of Sanibel has been notified that the US Census Bureau has added additional test sites for local residents wishing to assist in completing the 2010 Census.

Due to the 73rd annual Shell Fair and Show being held at the Sanibel Community Association, 2173 Periwinkle Way, heavy traffic is anticipated on Friday, March 5th, and Saturday, March 6th, along Periwinkle Way from Casa Ybel Road to Tarpon Bay Road.

Harris Dermatology is offering a FREE skin cancer screening at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 8–11:30 a.m.

The City of Sanibel has been notified that the US Census Bureau has added additional test sites for local residents wishing to assist in completing the 2010 Census.

March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 16 & 22 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Senior Center. Dr. Marc Rowe's instruction focuses on maintaining one's center of gravity while improving flexibility and muscle tone.

Come to the Sanibel Recreation Center for a morning of fun competition and try out your free throw shooting abilities at the Sanibel Basketball Shootout at 10 am on Saturday, March 6th at the Sanibel Recreation Center. Join neighbors, friends and visitors in this tournament style competition playing with the best Sanibel has to offer.

The City of Sanibel Recreation Department would like to recognize the Volunteer of the Month Lisa Herms.

The City of Sanibel Recreation Department would like to recognize the Member of the Month Roy Awe.

Please read this article for City permitted Special Events happening this weekend! Children's Education Center of the Islands YARD SALE, Kiwanis Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Sanibel Island Farmer's Market AT THEIR NEW LOCATION BEHIND CITY HALL, and CROW'S "Woodstork" Art & Wine Fest.

Let the games begin! Join us for some colossal teen fun during our very own version of the Olympic games on Friday, March 5th from 7-9 p.m. at the Sanibel Recreation Center.

The City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee is again offering a guided native plant tour of City Hall grounds, which have been planted solely with native plants. The next tour will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010.

On Friday, February 26th at 1:30 p.m. Dr.Mabel Lopez who is currently Directorfor Mental Health Services at Florida Spine and Brain, as well as, Chief of Psychiatry and Psychology for Lee Memorial Health Systems, will speak to us on “How to Keep our Brains Healthy.”

Check out February 2010 Healthy Heart Month's Week Four Events.

The following holiday weekend Special Events have been permitted by the City of Sanibel: