Signature Events
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Pine Island Sounds feat. Jerron Paxton & Dennis Lichtman
Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF on Sunday, Dec. 14 for a sunset cruise and on-the-water concert featuring Jerron Paxton (formerly “Blind Boy” Paxton) and Dennis Lichtman — world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose musical friendship has grown organically in New York City for more than a decade. Each Pine Island Sounds ticket directly supports SCCF’s critical research and programs…
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The Cause
Bailey Homestead Preserve 1300 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesJoin us in Celebrating our World-Class Islands! Every day in every way, we’re fighting to preserve our islands and the coastal ecosystems of Southwest Florida. Sponsoring The Cause is a fun and essential way to support that work. The Cause will feature island-centric cuisine from around the globe...including our own world-class islands of Sanibel and…
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Pine Island Sounds feat. Cold Choclate
Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 for a sunset cruise and on-the-water concert featuring Cold Chocolate, a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass. Each Pine Island Sounds ticket directly supports SCCF’s critical research and programs to protect local water quality. Tickets include a complimentary drink coupon — courtesy “First Drink’s on Us”…
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2026 Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture with Jean-Michel Cousteau
Sanibel Community House 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL, United StatesWe’re honored to welcome legendary ocean explorer and filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau to Sanibel for our 2026 Paul McCarthy Memorial Lecture on Feb. 6! The son of renowned French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau has spent decades discovering, documenting, and advocating for the world’s oceans, including through his nonprofit Ocean Futures Society. Cousteau’s award-winning footage and…
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Pine Island Sounds feat. Sunny War
Captiva Cruises 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL, United StatesJoin SCCF on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 for a sunset cruise and on-the-water concert featuring Sunny War — a Nashville-based blues/funk/punk guitarist. Each Pine Island Sounds ticket directly supports SCCF’s critical research and programs to protect local water quality. Tickets include a complimentary drink coupon — courtesy “First Drink’s on Us” sponsors Jack and Janie —…
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Beer in the Bushes 2026
SCCF Headquarters 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL, United StatesKnown as our unofficial end-of-season celebration, SCCF’s Beer in the Bushes is one of the community’s favorite island events that supports one of its longest-running nonprofits. We'll have craft beer tastings, food truck offerings, and world-class music, all included in the price of admission. Stay tuned for 2026 details and tickets.