Welcome back. Lazy Flamingo, 1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel; (239) 472-6939; lazyflamingo.com Robyn George is a food and dining reporter for The News-Press. Connect at rhgeorge@fortmyer.gannett.com ...

Areas within Lee County, including Sanibel Island and Fort Myers, are facing major damage in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Across Florida, at least 52 people died in the storm, according to ...

Three Sanibel and Captiva Island restaurants reopened after Hurricane Ian closures. Keylime Bistro, Blue Giraffe, and the Lazy Flamingo are now open. The Bubble Room is expected to reopen in the ...

In September 2022, Hurricane Ian devasted the lifeline between the Sanibel Island and mainland Florida. After $328 million, the Superior-de Moya Joint Venture team have announced the restoration ...

A destroyed building sits among debris in Sanibel, Florida, after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on October 8, 2022. Joe Raedle/Getty Images That impasse lasted about two months before the ...

The spoil islands off of the Hernando Beach Channel act as buffers and filters for the county's waterfront. Following Hurricanes Debbie, Helene and Milton, those islands caught all sorts of debris ...

On Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian destroyed portions of the causeway; the mainland approach was heavily damaged. Sanibel and Captiva were cut off from the mainland.

Treasure Island was flooded by Hurricane Helene last year. “I basically lost everything from the waist down. Clothes, cabinetry, furniture, all your paperwork," said Watters.

The Sanibel Causeway opened for traffic on May 26, 1963. Ferry "Islander" carrying cars to Sanibel Island. By the early ’90s, the bridges began showing signs of deterioration, prompting repairs.