The bridge construction is well under way as the new piles are being driven along the existing spans.
The Sanibel causeway toll increased to $6.00 effective November 1st.
Luminary will be December 3rd for Sanibel and 4th for Captiva. For More information call the Sanibel Chamber of Commerce. 239-472-1080
Sanibel's NFL Flag Football League is now registering all interested players. Forms can be found at the Sanibel School Recreation Department and VIP Realty. For more information you can always give me a call. Games will be played on Friday Nights at the Sanibel School beginning in January.
Sanibel's Youth Basketball is now registering all interested players. Forms can be found at the Sanibel School Recreation Department. Those interested in Cheerleading are now beginning practice for the upcoming Basketball Season.
CURRENT ISLAND CONDITIONS:
This week has been a wonderful time to get out and enjoy breezy blue sky days as the weather on Sanibel and Captiva couldn't be better. The nights have been cool and the days sunny and warm with low humidity. Beachgoers are enjoying wide sandy beaches scattered with shells. Picture perfect is the only way to describe the island’s current weather. I typically include a photo that captures the feel of the island for the week, and I missed a great photo opportunity this afternoon as I spotted a beautiful Bald Eagle as it perched on an Australian pine along Bailey Road.
VISITORS NEED TO PLAN AHEAD:
Island residents and business owners are preparing for a busy upcoming season. The traffic has already begun to increase as part-time residents or "snowbirds" return to enjoy Sanibel and Captiva's tropical paradise climate. If you are planning a vacation to the islands this winter or spring plan in advance. Many island rental properties are booking quickly as some resorts are not available due to renovations.
Be sure to mark your calendar for Luminary Night. This year Luminary will be held December 3rd on Sanibel and December 4th on Captiva. This magical night begins at dusk with the lighting of hundreds of luminaries that stretch for 3 miles along Periwinkle Way. Along the route visitors and residents mingle as they enjoy refreshments and singing as well as the traditional tree lighting at the Community Center. My personal favorite time of Luminary is listening to holiday songs as they are sung by the children from the Children's Education Center of the Islands. I'm reminded of my first Luminary night as a new island resident as I watched my children singing beside their new friends.
I hope you will enjoy this "What's Happening on the Islands" section of my website. It is frequently updated to bring visitors and residents helpful and interesting current Sanibel and Captiva Island information. Feel free to send me your suggestions and comments.