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Sanibel, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Sanibel! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your child’s Sanibel rec fees be reduced or fully covered?
  • How Sanibel quietly shaped a classic Rolling Stones album cover

Also on today's calendar: Discover Beachcombing; 06/17/2026 - Sanibel, FL 2026 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 77.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apply for Youth Financial Assistance Today (mysanibel.com) — Sanibel families who need help paying for kids’ recreation programs can now apply for financial assistance through the Sanibel Recreation Center. The program can cover or reduce costs for summer camp, after-school care, sports, and enrichment activities, with confidential reviews based on household income so no child misses out for financial reasons.
   

• Rolling Stones new album 50 years after one shot on Sanibel (naplesnews.com) — Sanibel Island plays a starring role in the Rolling Stones’ history, as their 1976 “Black and Blue” album cover and photos were shot on the beach behind Sundial Beach Hotel. A new album, “Foreign Tongues,” arrives July 10, prompting a nostalgic look back at the band’s brief but colorful stay in Southwest Florida.
   

📸 Around Sanibel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sanibel

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★ Featured events ★

    Monday June 15
  • Shellcrafters →
    Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
    10:00 am

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📣 Sanibel Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Community Development Block Grant/Citizens Advisory Board Meeting
    City of Cape Coral Public Calendar 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    11:00 am
  • Youth Council Meeting
    City of Cape Coral Public Calendar 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
    3:00 pm
  • Matlacha Art Walk →
    Matlacha Island Shop- Winner of Best of Cape Coral 2018, 4195 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha
    5:00 pm
  • Sip and Create: Beach Tea Light Bowl
    Alliance for the Arts 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33919, United States
    6:00 pm
  • Monsters, Inc. JR (a pilot production)
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd, FORT MYERS, FL, 33919, United States
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • By the sounds of things the coyotes are having a beach feast on sea turtle eggs this year.
    Can some kind of animal deterrent spray be sprayed by each egg nest? Just trying to think of a way to save more baby turtles. Does anyone have ideas… (Nextdoor North Sanibel)
  • Love nature?
    Want to make a real difference for your local wildlife and community? The Wild Weeders need volunteers at Ding Darling. No experience necessary, … (Nextdoor North Sanibel)
  • City of Sanibel Florida posted a job opening for Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee in Sanibel. Apply here.
  • Town of Fort Myers Beach Florida posted a job opening for Recreation Aide - Seasonal (Holiday / Summer) in Fort Myers Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanibel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers Beach

Cape Coral

Ok Sanibel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sanibel

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