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Festival Co-Presidents Jana Stone, seated left, and Shirley Witte, Bank of the Islands’ David Lowden, back left, and Sherry Parmeley with Deborah Larson, center.

Bank of the Islands is proud to support the Sanibel Music Festival as its returning Website Sponsor. The Bank recently made a $1,500 donation in support of the Festival’s online portal for performance details and ticket sales. The Bank’s Sanibel office is also providing in-person ticket sales.

The volunteer-driven Festival presents live musical performances of the highest caliber, often promoting the careers of emerging artists.

“The Sanibel Music Festival is a treasured part of our islands’ cultural calendar,” said Bank of the Islands President Robbie Roepstorff. “As the Festival’s Website Sponsor, we hope to encourage early ticket sales and sold-out performances. It’s a great way to show how much we appreciate being your island bank!”

All islanders and visitors are encouraged to visit Bank of the Islands’ Sanibel office or click here to purchase tickets. The 2026 Festival will include eight concerts on February 19 and March 3, 7, 10, 14, 21 (matinee and evening), and 14. The programs will feature different compositions for piano, strings, and horns, as well as two performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular Broadway show tunes.

The 39th annual Sanibel Music Festival concerts will take place at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ at 2050 Periwinkle Way. Single tickets are available, as are discounted packages for multiple performances. To learn more, visit www.sanibelmusicfestival.org.

Celebrating its 29th year as the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County, Bank of the Islands is proud to be the winner of more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards. We’re especially honored to be voted Best Bank, Best Financial Services, and Best Mortgage Broker for 2025-2026. The Bank has retained a 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for more than a decade. The Sanibel office of Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office. To learn more, visit www.bankoftheislands.com.

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