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.
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By TIFFANY REPECKI - | Oct 2, 2023. It has been one year since Hurricane Ian brought the islands to a halt with its devastating damage and the recovery of the Sanibel-Captiva business community has been a slow one — but it is returning.
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Or at least it was. Hurricane Ian destroyed two of the three marinas listed in Waterway Guide on Captiva Island. While neither Jensen's nor the upscale South Seas Island will be hosting boaters anytime soon, 'Tween Waters has been open since November with all its docks and most of its facilities intact.
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At least 13 beaches in the Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva area are already open, and two more parts of Fort Myers Beach are expected to open this month, Bowditch Point Park and Crescent Beach Family Park. We're getting there, Visit Florida CEO Dana Young said about the area's recovery.
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Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sanibel & Captiva Islands are bouncing back and several hotels are open and ready to welcome visitors with open arms. Keep in mind Lee County has reinstated the Sanibel Causeway tolls as of January 1, 2023.
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The City of Sanibel is excited to announce that all public access beach park locations in Sanibel are now open to the public. The city announced on Thursday that the following areas are set to open Friday, June 30: Bayside parking lot at 110 – 153 Periwinkle Way for Lighthouse Beach Park.
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The great news is that many of our favorite Sanibel beaches are now open and ready for visitors! Here's what you need to know about which Sanibel beaches are open.
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