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🌱 Why this Sanibel-Captiva pass beach is a shell hunter’s dream

Morning Sanibel! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this Sanibel-Captiva pass beach is a shell hunter’s dream
  • See which Sanibel mansions topped Lee County’s March sales list.

Also on today's calendar: FORT MYERS / S.W.F.L. JobLink 2026 Job Fair Happening 4/29 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 Magical Florida Spots That Will Make You Believe In Fairytales (familydestinationsguide.com) — Shell lovers will appreciate this spotlight on the Sanibel-Captiva pass beach, where strong currents deliver especially rich shell deposits and calm Gulf waters. The piece places this shoreline among seven “fairytale” Florida spots, emphasizing peaceful views, dolphin and pelican sightings, and why early-morning “Sanibel Stoop” shelling makes this stretch feel different every visit.
   

• These are Lee County's Top-10 most expensive homes sold in March (naplesnews.com) — A Sanibel Gulf-front home on West Gulf Drive topped Lee County’s March sales at $9.5 million, highlighting the island’s strong luxury market. Another Sanibel Harbours property also made the Top-10 list, alongside high-end homes in Fort Myers, Captiva, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, and Fort Myers Beach.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday April 20
  • The Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society Membership Meeting
    2173 Periwinkle Way , Sanibel
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • Boys Track and Field Championship at Dunbar High School 6:30 p.m.
    Dunbar High School Fort Myers, FL 33908
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday April 23
  • Ping Pong (1)
    3300 Fourth Ave , St James City
    1:00 pm
  • Girls Track and Field Championship at Dunbar High School 6:30 p.m.
    Dunbar High School Fort Myers, FL 33908
    6:30 pm
    • Friday April 24
  • Shuffle Board
    3300 Fourth Ave , St James City
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • City of Sanibel Florida posted a job opening for Police Aide (Part Time) in Sanibel. Apply here.
  • GPAC Staffing posted a job opening for Commercial Drywall Estimator in Sanibel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanibel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers Beach

Matlacha

Cape Coral

  • 33 trees marked to be removed ahead of Cape Coral Parkway expansion (winknews.com)

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sanibel

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sanibel

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.