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🌱 How this November’s Generosity Breakfast will shape Sanibel’s 2027 priorities

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Good day Sanibel! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this November's Generosity Breakfast will shape Sanibel's 2027 priorities

Also on today's calendar: Beat the Heat Beach Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 81.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charitable Foundation of the Islands announces 2026 Generosity Breakfast (floridaweekly.com) — Sanibel residents are invited to the 2026 Generosity Breakfast on November 16 at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, with all ticket proceeds supporting CFI's Community Impact Fund. The morning will feature a keynote from Lynne Wester, Generosity Champion Awards, and a chance for locals to help set 2027 funding priorities for island needs, backed by Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and local philanthropists.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It takes a village, or in this case an Island.
    An amazing one. Thank you so everyone who gave their time on Monday and Tuesday to install the 2977 flags at the Field of Heroes. I hope everyone… (Nextdoor Central Sanibel)
  • I'll be at Tower Gallery, located at 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, today from 1:30 to 5pm and all day tomorrow, 10am to 5pm.
    Stop by this iconic gallery if you're in this neck of the woods. Lots of great new pieces on display! (Nextdoor Central Sanibel)
  • TPI Hospitality posted a job opening for JANITOR HOUSEMAN- 11am-7pm- Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach in Fort Myers Beach. Apply here.
  • SunStream Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Maintenance Tech/Resort Attendant (Dual Role) - Pointe Estero Beach Resort in Fort Myers Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sanibel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers Beach

  • Bash on the Bay brings new Labor Day tradition to Fort Myers Beach (winknews.com)
  • Fort Myers Beach boat races are back this week with some changes (news-press.com)
  • Fort Myers Beach pier demolition set this week as visitors cheer recovery (gulfcoastnewsnow.com)

Cape Coral

  • 'Never forget': 9/11 memorial events in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral (news-press.com)
  • VOTE: 12 up for Aug. 31-Sept. 5 SW FL Boys Athlete of the Week (news-press.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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