"Rain - Rain - Go - Away" was expressed island wide as Sanibel's Luminary Night was rained out for the first time in more than 25 years. Despite all the rain, many businesses remained committed to their evening plans as locals and visitors ventured out in their ponchos to brave the downpour. It is estimated that the island received 3 to 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. For those who braved the weather, it was a memorable yet soggy evening!

For the second year in a row, the Sanibel Elves created quite a scene at Santa's Southern Workshop. Six Elves currently live in Santa's Southern Workshop. Palmer, Bailey, Junonia, Shelly and the twins Perry and Winkle. Santa's love of fishing, boating, bird watching and shelling bring him to Sanibel so frequently that he opened a Southern Workshop in 2008.

The Sanibel Island Farmer's Market occurs every week in season starting in the fall. Located on Dunlop Road by Town Hall, and BIG ARTS, the market is open from 8:00am to 1:00pm every Sunday until Easter.

Make plans to stock up on local fruits & vegetables, fresh flowers, native plants, seafood, bakery items, cheeses, jams, nuts, dog treats, pasta, herbs, orchids, honey, polish sausages, salsas and more!

See you Sunday at the Sanibel Farmer's Market!

Stop by Pfeifer Realty Group on Halloween in costume for some sweet treats. Candy treats are available from 10:00am and 4:00pm for everyone in costume! Already a popular dog stop during their island walks, Pfeifer Realty Group always has doggie treats for your favorite furry friend so bring them in costume too!

Be sure to say hello to "Perry Pumpkin" and "Winkle the Ghost". Can you figure out who's hiding behind these frightening costumes?

OCTOBER 18th: Sanibel Island Cinema will be the location for the premiere of Sandbars to Sanibel at 1:00pm on Sunday October 18th.

Video Biography LLC did all of their filming on Sanibel incorporating the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village as well as the lighthouse.

Part one, “Pioneering an Island” is an intimate interview with Island Born Native Son Samuel M. Bailey, and reveals never before seen footage of Sanibel circa 1930’s to 1950’s, a 16 minute journey back in time.

Part two, a fictional narrative, “Sandbars to Sanibel” stars 49 of Sanibel and Captiva’s local residents. “Sandbars” a 30 minute film, showcases the pioneers and buildings of old Sanibel in the 1920’s.

As the film maker, my original vision for this film “Sandbars to Sanibel” was to be shot in sepia, with the intro and ending to be in color, similar to The Wizard of OZ. However, after shooting the first scene in the authentic wooden walled post office I could not bring myself to remove the deep and saturated tones of color from this film. The preserved interior of each historic building, one after the other, revealed a magical aura of dreamlike reds, yellows and browns. Add to that the time-era wardrobe and the intense commitment by each actor to participate at 100%; I was completely satisfied to have chosen to shoot this film 24 frames a second, a film-like look. This project has by far been my favorite edit scenario.

The luck of the Irish was with many as they spotted the mischievious Leprechan on Saint Patricks Day at Pfeifer Realty Group. Sporting his clover vest, pot of gold and "If Your Kissing, I'm Irish" sign, this little mischief maker brought smiles to many as they passed.

Recently, the Sanctuary Golf Club and the City of Sanibel Recreation Center entered into a Corporate Partnership benefiting the children of the community. Children enrolled in the City’s Recreation Center programs will have the opportunity to receive golf lessons at The Sanctuary Golf Club. Additionally The Sanctuary Golf Club made a contribution to the Recreation Center’s youth programs and has given the Recreation Department a golf cart to help maintain and support the athletic fields. In return, employees of The Sanctuary Golf Club will be provided with corporate memberships to the City Recreation Center.

Photo Courtesy of Kyle Sweet, Sanctuary Golf Course Superintendent