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SUMMARY:88th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFeaturing:\n• Shells & Shell Art\n• Crafts and Local Art Vendors (For Sale)\n• People’s Choice Award Artistic Exhibits\n• Sanibel School/Shell Museum Live Mollusk Tanks\n• Kids Area with Face Painting & Bunny Petting Zoo\n• Raffles & Silent Auction\n• Food Trucks\n• Live Shell Crafting Demo\n• Free Parking\n• Food & Beverages Available \n$5.00 Entrance Donation:\nIncludes buy-one-get-one 50% off entry to The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum \n \nThank you to our Shell Festival Sponsors:\nShell Festival Kids Area Presenting Sponsor:\nThe Kiwanis Club of Sanibel & Captiva \nJunonia Level Sponsors:\nRLR Investments\, LLC\nShe Sells Sea Shells \nAlphabet Cone Level Sponsors:\nBreakaway Vacation Properties\nJerry’s of Sanibel \nLion’s Paw Level Sponsors:\nMacintosh Books + Paper\nSanibel Captiva Community Bank\nUlli’s Sanibel
URL:https://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/88th-annual-sanibel-shell-festival/
LOCATION:2173 Periwinkle Way\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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SUMMARY:88th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFeaturing:\n• Shells & Shell Art\n• Crafts and Local Art Vendors (For Sale)\n• People’s Choice Award Artistic Exhibits\n• Sanibel School/Shell Museum Live Mollusk Tanks\n• Kids Area with Face Painting & Bunny Petting Zoo\n• Raffles & Silent Auction\n• Food Trucks\n• Live Shell Crafting Demo\n• Free Parking\n• Food & Beverages Available \n$5.00 Entrance Donation:\nIncludes buy-one-get-one 50% off entry to The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum \n \nThank you to our Shell Festival Sponsors:\nShell Festival Kids Area Presenting Sponsor:\nThe Kiwanis Club of Sanibel & Captiva \nJunonia Level Sponsors:\nRLR Investments\, LLC\nShe Sells Sea Shells \nAlphabet Cone Level Sponsors:\nBreakaway Vacation Properties\nJerry’s of Sanibel \nLion’s Paw Level Sponsors:\nMacintosh Books + Paper\nSanibel Captiva Community Bank\nUlli’s Sanibel \n  \n 
URL:https://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/88th-annual-sanibel-shell-festival-2/
LOCATION:2173 Periwinkle Way\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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SUMMARY:88th Annual Sanibel Shell Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nFeaturing:\n• Shells & Shell Art\n• Crafts and Local Art Vendors (For Sale)\n• People’s Choice Award Artistic Exhibits\n• Sanibel School/Shell Museum Live Mollusk Tanks\n• Kids Area with Face Painting & Bunny Petting Zoo\n• Raffles & Silent Auction\n• Food Trucks\n• Live Shell Crafting Demo\n• Free Parking\n• Food & Beverages Available \n$5.00 Entrance Donation:\nIncludes buy-one-get-one 50% off entry to The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum \n \nThank you to our Shell Festival Sponsors:\nShell Festival Kids Area Presenting Sponsor:\nThe Kiwanis Club of Sanibel & Captiva \nJunonia Level Sponsors:\nRLR Investments\, LLC\nShe Sells Sea Shells \nAlphabet Cone Level Sponsors:\nBreakaway Vacation Properties\nJerry’s of Sanibel \nLion’s Paw Level Sponsors:\nMacintosh Books + Paper\nSanibel Captiva Community Bank\nUlli’s Sanibel \n 
URL:https://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/88th-annual-sanibel-shell-festival-3/
LOCATION:2173 Periwinkle Way\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T110000
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SUMMARY:FISH Friendly Faces Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeating is limited\, RSVP required. Please contact Erika Arnowitz at 239-472-4775 or erika@fishofsancap.org to RSVP and give your lunch selection. \nGet ready for an amazing community experience at FISH OF SANCAP’s Friendly Faces Luncheon! Join together for a delicious lunch\, inspiring speaker\, and the chance to connect with friends\, neighbors\, and fellow islanders. Mark your calendar for Tues.\, March 11\, beginning at 11:00 am where guests will enjoy a complimentary lunch prepared by The Sanibel Deli\, while catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn\, laugh\, and share great moments together—bring your friends and family along for the fun! \n“Our monthly luncheons are more than just a chance to socialize—they’re an opportunity to enjoy engaging and informative talks from our amazing guest speakers!” shares Erika Arnowitz\, Senior Services Director at FISH. \nThe luncheon is held at the Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, and a virtual option is available. Reservations and meal choices are required by Fri.\, March. 7 by contacting Erika Arnowitz at FISH at 239-472-4775 or erika@fishofsancap.org. \n  \n \nIslanders\, friends and family are invited to the community-wide FISH OF SANCAP Friendly Faces Luncheon! Susie Wilson with the OI Foundation is our guest speaker. Susie\, a woman living with Type III-IV osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) will discuss this rare condition and share her life experiences. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, engage\, and enjoy delicious food while connecting with friends and neighbors. For more information on the Friendly Faces Luncheon or to RSVP\, please contact Erika Arnowitz at 239-472-4775 or erika@fishofsancap.org. \nRSVP:\nTo Erika Broyles\, FISH\nBy March 7\n239-472-4772\nerika@fishofsancap.org
URL:https://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/f-i-s-h-friendly-faces-luncheon-3/
LOCATION:2173 Periwinkle Way\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Wood for Wings: Owl & Bat Box Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Island Hammerheads\, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)\, and the Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society for a workshop to assemble your own screech owl nest box or bat house. All tools and materials to construct your box will be provided! Multiple people can come together to build a box — you only need to purchase one ticket per box. \nThis event is open to all ages\, but minors should be accompanied by an adult. Nest boxes and bat houses can be mounted on trees. Poles will be available for purchase separately at the event. The Island Hammerheads can be scheduled to come out and assist with installation. \n \nWhy Build an Owl Box or Bat House? \nThere are many benefits to sharing your space with owls and bats\, most notably the free and natural pest control services. Eastern screech owls  (Megascops asio) can eat more than 1\,000 mice in a year. They also eat insects and small reptiles. Owls are fascinating creatures and fun to watch. Installing an owl box allows for a unique opportunity to watch them up close. \nBats are vital to any healthy environment and provide several ecosystem services — benefits that enhance the well-being of humans. The Brazilian free-tail bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) is a common native bat species that is well known for occupying bat houses. Only weighing up to 7-12 grams\, it can eat up to 50-100% of its body weight in insects a night\, which translates to a potential of 2\,800 – 4\,800 mosquitos per bat per night! \nBoth bats and owls have suffered from a loss of their natural habitats\, especially after Hurricane Ian devastated Sanibel and Captiva Islands in 2022. You can help support native wildlife by providing the owls with a safe place to raise their young\, and for bats to roost. \nCost Per Box \n• Owl box: $40\n• Bat box (Two-chambered): $40 \nNote\, please allow extra travel time for island traffic on Periwinkle Way.
URL:https://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/wood-for-wings-owl-bat-box-building-workshop/
LOCATION:2173 Periwinkle Way\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
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SUMMARY:COTI's Public Annual Meeting & 50th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATE THE COMMITTEE OF THE ISLANDS’ – AND SANIBEL’S – 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT COTI’S ANNUAL MEETING \nWHILE THE EVENT IS FREE\, SIGN-UP IS REQUESTED.\nClick HERE to reserve your spot for this free event \n“Shifting Sands and Shifted Baselines: The Once and Future Sanibel Plan” will be the topic when Dr. Thomas Ankersen addresses the Committee of the Islands’ annual meeting on Sunday\, March 30. With the impending update of The Sanibel Plan – a critical blueprint for the island’s future\, the talk is a key learning opportunity for all who have an interest in Sanibel. \nDr. Ankersen is emeritus professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Director Emeritus of the Florida Sea Grant Legal Program. His presentation at 4:30 p.m. will follow a brief business meeting set for 4:00 p.m. During the program\, COTI will announce the organization’s Citizen of the Year. \n\nProfessor Thomas Ankersen\n  \nThe public is most welcome to attend this special COTI event\, which will be at The Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel. Beverages and appetizers will be served. Information about COTI will be available\, and there will be an opportunity to join or renew membership. \nThe Sanibel Plan has a history like few others and is a National Planning Landmark. The Plan’s origin story dovetails with a broader national and state historical context; its authors are revered planning illuminati. Backed by a committed community\, the Plan – and the city it guides – have stood the test of time\, distinguishing Sanibel from the overdevelopment that characterizes most other barrier islands. \nBut time marches on. A changing climate has created new\, and perhaps existential\, challenges for the island\, its inhabitants\, and its natural resources. After recounting the Sanibel Plan’s venerable history\, Professor Ankersen will address the challenges – and opportunities – Sanibel and its sister islands face as they seek a pathway to climate adaptation. \n  \n 
URL:https://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/event/cotis-public-annual-meeting-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:2173 Periwinkle Way\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural
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