The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce has announced the date of May 3 for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Islands Night tradition at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. In a new twist this year, the chamber will be combining Islands Night with its Annual Meeting, and will take advantage of the opportunity to present annual awards during breaks between innings.
For the game, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will face the Dunedin Blue Jays for an evening of baseball and island camaraderie. A parade will precede the game starting at 6 p.m. and will feature businesses and organizations from Sanibel and Captiva.
As part of the Mussels’ season, there will be three “specialty jersey” games, during which the team players will don a unique jersey. These custom jerseys have been designed by Sanibel artist Rachel Pierce, and feature the iconic lighthouse of the island in its post-hurricane, three-legged stance set against a stunning sunset sky with swirls of vibrant colors. Following the game, the chamber plans to auction off these jerseys and donate the proceeds to support various civic organizations on the island.
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