Your weekly update of news and happenings around Sanibel, Captiva and Southwest Florida
First and foremost, I'd like to make sure all of my friends in Cape Coral are safe and secure after the tornado touchdown and that all of you across Southwest Florida are safe and unhurt. Things can be replaced, damage can be corrected, homes can be repaired, I hope you and your families are all safe.
Please take a moment to review the safety and preparedness tips on these websites so you know how to stay safe during the next weather event:
Now thru Saturday Jan 30th: Myra Roberts painting and collages are on display at the Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Rd). The display is free and open to the public. Be sure to stroll throughout the whole library to see all of her works.
Tuesday, Jan 12th: Organizing Your Family Research - A free program open to the public held at the Sanibel Public Library (770 Dunlop Rd) presented by the Lee County Genealogical Society. CLICK HERE for more details.
Wednesday, Jan 13th: Southwest Florida Symphony at BIG ARTS (900 Dunlop Rd). CLICK HERE for more info.
Saturday, Jan 16th: Edison Ford Antique Car and Boat Show. Members Free, Non-Members $20. CLICK HERE for more info.
Sunday, Jan 31st: Sanibel-Captiva Heart Walk. Join the John R. Wood Properties team and we walk to raise funds and awareness for the American Heart Association. CLICK HERE for more info and our story.
Ron Bopp, Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club member will be presenting at the Shell Club meeting on January 17th held at the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum. He'll be talking about the history of seashell trading cards and their history over the last 100+ years. This meeting is open to the public and is a fun event to learn more about the diversity of shells and shell related art.
Moving! You may have noticed that MacIntosh Books has moved just next to the Sanibel Deli in the Palm Ridge Plaza. Established in 1960, MacIntosh is excited about their new digs! Stop by and check out their bright, open new store!
Tax Time. Are you ready (are we ever ready)? Sandy Botkin, CPA Esq. and author of Lower Your Taxes: Big Time has some great tips on preparing your 2015 return. Her Top 5 tips will help ease the pain of the yearly tax time. CLICK HERE FOR THE TOP TAX TIPS
