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An older couple who rode out Hurricane Ian in their home on Sanibel Island in Florida could not agree on evacuating after parts of the causeway to the mainland were destroyed. “We’re going.
Sanibel Island is facing challenges as it balances its natural beauty with stormwater management demands. Known for its shelling and charm, Sanibel also has a weir system that prevents flooding ...
Sanibel is about three times larger, with 70% of its land set aside for preservation. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the largest landowner on the island; the Sanibel-Captiva ...
About 200 households did not leave ahead of Hurricane Ian. Rescue teams are tracking down the stranded and evacuating them — if they are willing. A neighbor watched as the Stasi family evacuated ...
The Sanibel Causeway is severely damaged. 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 ...
An official in Sanibel, Florida, shared an update on how Hurricane Ian has devastated his small island community. “The damage is catastrophic and it is biblical,” Dana Souza, Sanibel’s ...
Sanibel residents can now return to their homes on the island, Mayor Richard Johnson announced in a press conference shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday. But there are some things residents should know ...
Hurricane Ian has left at least two people dead on Sanibel Island and ripped away several parts of the causeway that was the island’s only access to Florida’s mainland. On Thursday night ...
Sanibel Island has a new leader steering its future. Mike Miller is settling into his role as the new mayor of the barrier island, known for its beautiful shells and community spirit. WINK News ...
SANIBEL ISLAND, Florida – I will walk on the spectacular beaches of Sanibel again, I’m certain of that. I’m just not certain when. The barrier island, 12-miles long off the Southwest Florida ...
The best time to visit Sanibel Island is December to April, the peak season. Trips during these five months will be more expensive than at other times, so plan and book early. Still, this is when ...
The destruction that Hurricane Ian caused when it hit Sanibel Island on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm was catastrophic, with damage so severe that the island has been cut off from Florida's ...