Sanibel Island was home to about 6,000 residents and 160,000 yearly tourists. ... Sundial Resort housed tourists seeking a tropical getaway in condos facing miles of shell-strewn beaches.

Sanibel Causeway’s “ambitious agenda, road map to get this done” required 100 crews, including members of the Florida Department of Transportation and dive teams, and 36,000 work hours ...

On Wednesday through Sunday, residents, business and property owners and private contractors may access Sanibel Causeway.. Inbound access will be between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are two inbound lanes.

The barrier island, 12-miles long off the Southwest Florida coast near Fort Myers, was pummeled by Hurricane Ian last week. Hundreds of residences and commercial buildings have been damaged or ...

Areas within Lee County, including Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, are facing major damage in the wake of Hurricane Ian.. Across Florida, at least 94 people have died in the storm, according to ...

Hurricane Ian washed away several portions of the Sanibel Causeway, a series of bridges linking the island to the rest of the state. It will require structural rebuilds, Florida's governor says.

Sanibel Island in Florida has been a popular visiting spot, with its beaches and seashells. Now it is a disaster area from Hurricane Ian. The casueway was damaged. See the pictures.

Sanibel Island was a perfect escape for many people from South Florida. A place to pick shells, see nature, have a good meal, kick back in the sand.