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Sanibel, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Sanibel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why neighbors keep voting FISH of SANCAP Best Nonprofit.
- How Sanibel businesses can tap up to $100K in recovery loans
- Want to play or sponsor this yearās Sanibel Chamber Golf Classic?
Also on today's calendar: Beat the Heat Beach Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
- Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. FISH of SANCAP Named Best Nonprofit for Second Year in a Row (santivachronicle.com) ā Sanibel residents can take pride that FISH of SANCAP has again been voted Best Nonprofit in the Best of the Islands awards, reflecting strong community support. The longātime Sanibel and Captiva charity continues operating its food pantry, financial assistance, senior programs, and disasterāresiliency services, all of which remain heavily used as the islands recover and adapt. 
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2. Accelerate Loan Program Fuels Recovery and Growth for Sanibel, Captiva Businesses (santivachronicle.com) ā Sanibel and Captiva businesses can still apply for low-interest Accelerate loans of up to $100,000 to support recovery and growth after Hurricane Ian. Run by the Charitable Foundation of the Islands and Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, the revolving fund has already lent nearly $1 million to 11 island businesses, with no defaults so far and a strong focus on enterprises critical to Sanibelās long-term resilience. Ā Ā Ā
3. Registration, Sponsorships Open for Chamber Golf Classic (santivachronicle.com) ā Sanibel golfers and businesses can now register or sponsor the SanCap Chamberās annual Golf Classic at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Friday, Nov. 13. The day-long event on Sanibel Island includes breakfast, a shotgun start, awards luncheon, and a helicopter ball drop, with proceeds supporting the Greater Fort Myers Chamber Foundation and strong visibility for sponsors across Southwest Floridaās business community. Ā Ā Ā
4. These 11 Towns In Florida Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026 (worldatlas.com) ā Sanibel earns a spot among 11 Florida towns ranked national favorites, praised for its famous āSanibel Stoopā shelling beaches, bike paths, and J.N. āDingā Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The article notes the islandās ongoing recovery from Hurricane Ian, with most hotels and businesses back open, while also comparing Sanibelās charms to destinations like Destin, St. Augustine, and Islamorada. Ā Ā Ā
5. Happy Fall Y'All! (blogspot.com) ā A local shelling enthusiast shares a recent threeāday stretch of beachcombing near Sanibel, highlighted by sea urchin pumpkin crafts, abundant Nutmeg shells, and a prized Junonia fragment. The post captures the feel of earlyāfall mornings on Southwest Florida beaches, with bird sightings, live shells, and marine egg cases offering a dose of nature therapy for islandāminded readers. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
Sanibel
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ā Featured events ā
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Edward Scissorhands ā
BIG ARTS Sanibel, 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
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Beat the Heat Beach Walk ā
2001 Algiers Ln, Sanibel
7:00 am -
Week 3: Coral Reefs ā Rainforests of the Sea ā
Sanibel FL
9:00 am -
Crafternoon ā
Sanibel FL
3:00 pm -
Beach Bingo ā
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
6:00 pm -
Week 3: Coral Reefs ā Rainforests of the Sea ā
Sanibel FL
9:00 am -
Homeschool Half-Days - Fossils (Ages 5-8) ā
3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel
2:00 pm -
Week 3: Coral Reefs ā Rainforests of the Sea ā
Sanibel FL
9:00 am -
Guided Beach Walk @ Sanibel Moorings ā
Sanibel Moorings Resort, 845 E Gulf Dr., Sanibel
9:00 am -
Online Lecture - Picking Up the Pieces: Tracking Elusive Predators on Mollusks ā
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, 3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel
5:30 pm -
Homeschool Half-Days - Fossils (Ages 9-12) ā
3075 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel
2:00 pm -
Beat the Heat Beach Walk ā
2001 Algiers Ln, Sanibel
7:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Thursday October 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Iām looking for reliable handyman to do some simple repairs.
Iād prefer someone the community recommends. (Nextdoor Central Sanibel)
- Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Command Center Associate in Cape Coral. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Cape Coral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanibel here.
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: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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