The Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League doubled in size this year with the addition of two new pool tables at George & Wendy’s Corner Grill. Eight teams are now three weeks into their 21-week season playing matches at the Grill and American Legion Post 123.

Captian Greg Hood wrapped up a great season Gag Grouper fishing. Season closed November 15th and they caught the limit most days.

The week of November 11th, 2011 the fishing was also good for redfish, trout and big sharks. Hood spotted Blacktip, Lemon, and Bull Sharks up on the flats feeding in the warmer water.

As the Gulf of Mexico waters cool, more Manatees are moving into the shallow bay waters and canals around Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Closely related to the elephant, manatees are “gentle giants” of the sea which reach an average length of 10 feet and 1000 pounds as adults. Their diet consists of sea grasses which they consume for nearly 6 to 8 hours a day. The rest of a manatee’s day is spent sleeping or moving slowly. It’s vitally important to remember that these endangered creatures can’t dive quickly enough to evade the props of a speeding boat. Even while sleeping, they must return to the surface to breathe every 15 or 20 minutes.

Sanibel Island has several public beaches for visitors to enjoy.
Photo Courtesy of Kyle Sweet, Sanctuary Golf Club Superintendent.

Alison Hagerup Beach Park: Located at the end of Captiva Drive, this beach is a great spot for enjoying sunset. There is a small parking lot and you can find watersport rentals nearby.

Blind Pass also Known as Turner Beach: This beach is located on both sides of Blind Pass on both Captiva Island and Sanibel Island. This beach attracts shellers, fishermen, surfers and has beautiful sunsets. The currents can be swift and parking is limited.

Bailey Fest is a fun day for the entire family. This years event will have all of the traditional fun including a wide variety of games for the kids, food and beverages, the crowning of Baileyfest King and Queen, mule and wagon rides, pony rides, a bounce house, incredible raffle prizes from the BCMA and lots of live entertainment.

October 22nd from 7-10pm: Make plans to attend the 6th Annual Beach Ball fundraiser to benefit the Children's Education Center of the Islands. Event will be held at the Sanctuary Golf Club with both live and silent auction items, buffet and music by DJ "New Beginnings". Tickets are $75 per person and money raised goes to scholarships for children. For more information visit www.CECIkids.org .

October 8th, 2011: Make plans to attend "The Prom" a evening event sponsored by the Sanibel School PTA and the Sanibel Community Association for adults 21 years of age and older. Proceeds will benefit the Sanibel School, and attendees are encouraged to dress as they did when they attended their prom... Retro Style! Tickets are $25 and include DJ music and games. Hors d' oeuvres from Cip's Place, Sweet Melissa's, Holy Smoke BQ, Catering by Leslie Adams, & Gator Bites will be avialable. Bring a date or go solo and dress is retro prom forma

October 23rd, 2011 from 10am to 7pm: The Attic Sale give a privileged glimpse of Tower's artists private collection at affordable prices. Meet many of the artists in person where they are available to answer questions and discuss their work. This is a once a year customer thank you event.