City provides update on water levels post-storm
3 hours ago — On Oct. 17, the city of Sanibel reported that the Public Works Department has been actively managing the city’s weirs in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton and water levels have receded below the target elevations at both locations. With no rain in the forecast for the next week, water levels should continue to draw down […]
Rec center open and offering amenities
3 hours ago — The Sanibel Recreation Center will be open today, Oct. 18, from now until 5 p.m. and on Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Operations will include: – Locker rooms with showers and toilets. – Weight room and outdoor courts. – Fitness classes. – Lap pool today; lap pool and water features pool on […]
UPDATE: Island organizations, attractions provide post-storm …
2 days ago — UPDATE: The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Sea School and Tarpon Bay Explorers provided updates. ….. ORIGINAL (Oct. 16, 2024): Island organizations, attractions provide post-storm updates The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, Captiva Civic Association/Center, Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, Sanibel ...
Captiva fire provides post-storm update
Oct 10, 2024 — At 10:30 a.m. today, the Captiva Island Fire Control District provided the following post-Hurricane Milton update: The district continues to mitigate hazards and assist with storm recovery on the island. Captiva is looking better and more passable each day. Report any emergency issues by dialing 911; do not call the district as its phones are […]
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4 days ago — Find the latest news and updates on Sanibel and Captiva islands, including weather, storm recovery, events and more. Browse articles from the Sanibel-Captiva News, Island Reporter and Islander newspapers.
City: Sanibel Causeway is open
Sep 27, 2024 — At about 12:15 p.m. today, Sept. 27, the city of Sanibel reported that the Sanibel Causeway is open to travel in both directions. The city is not requiring hurricane re-entry permits to access the islands. “Thank you for your patience as crews worked to ensure safe travel on roadways throughout the island,” officials said. The […]
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5 days ago — Lee County Solid Waste garbage collection will resume on Monday on the normally scheduled day for all routes in the county’s franchise areas that are accessible to collection trucks. The collection is for household garbage only, which includes everyday trash items and all spoiled food. Also on Monday, the county will begin Hurricane Milton storm […]
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
Oct 10, 2022 — AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.
Sanibel must preserve remaining land
Dec 21, 2021 — To the editor: Having been coming to Sanibel since I was a young adult and owning an island home for decades, I was pleased to read about a number of land acquisitions by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge over the last several years, with the most recent acquisition effort currently underway by the DDWS to acquire 8.2 ...
City on Sanibel Causeway reopening, re-entry process
Oct 20, 2022 — The city of Sanibel reported that on Oct. 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Sanibel Causeway bridge had reopened for public access. From now through Oct. 30, the city’s following re-entry procedures are in place for residents, businesses, private contractors and property owners to access Sanibel and Captiva: – Inbound access open from 8 a.m. […]