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The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will present “Getting to Know Our Captiva Neighbors from Laughter to Legacy – Captiva’s Jensen Family” at noon on Monday, April, in the Shore Haven Visitor Center, 950 Dunlop Rd.

Captiva Island Historical Society President Tom Libonate and Captain Brian Holloway will introduce the heartwarming story of Captiva’s beloved Jensen family and how they shaped the island community with their love of life and infectious laughter. The program will include a screening of “From Laughter to Legacy – Captiva’s Jensen Family.” In this film, award-winning documentarian, Ken Sneeden, tells how Red Jensen, an aluminum siding salesman and entrepreneur, along with his wife Betty and their four children, moved from Michigan to Captiva. In 1977, they bought Twin Palms, a marina, and a collection of 1940s cottages. Toiling seven days a week the whole family worked together to develop Twin Palms Resort, a beloved Captiva institution.

The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday with last admission at 3 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults aged 19 and over; Youth age 18 and under are admitted at no charge. Annual Memberships are available with levels beginning at $40. Member benefits include free admittance of site visits. The Village Gift Shop in Shore Haven is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is not required to visit the shop.

Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 41st year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian. The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village operates as a non-profit organization.

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