Can non residents get on Sanibel Island?

Anyone who wants to go to Sanibel Island is now allowed to. The Sanibel Causeway opened up to all drivers on Monday morning, which has been a controversial topic for weeks. SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Anyone who wants to go to Sanibel Island is now allowed to.



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Sanibel Island is now open to anyone who wants to visit. The reopening comes just a day after the tolls on the Sanibel Causeway were reinstated. Sanibel's recovery progress includes 80% of right-of-way debris being removed from the East Periwinkle Way bridge.

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– Inbound access open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – A valid 2021 or 2022 city-issued Hurricane Re-Entry Pass must be prominently displayed or a Florida driver's license with a Sanibel or Captiva address readily available when approaching checkpoints.

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The FEMA 50% rule is a minimum requirement for participation in the NFIP. It limits the cost of improvements (additions, alterations, and/or repairs) to non-conforming structures to less than 50% of the “market value” of structure prior to the start of work.

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But what is it that makes Sanibel Island so famous and well-known? Sanibel Island is known as a shelling destination thanks to its world famous shell beaches.

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An estimated 6,400 people lived in the City of Sanibel as of April 2021, according to the US Census Bureau. The island is also home to a number of hotels and resorts and sees a significant amount of tourists each year. DeSantis has directed transportation authorities to prioritize the repair of the Sanibel Causeway.

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Peak Season on Sanibel Island From the beginning of December up until mid-April, you can expect the island to be at its liveliest. Compared to other popular tourist locations in Florida, Sanibel doesn't get extremely crowded, even during the busy season.

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