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What is Open on Sanibel? (2023)
Sanibel and Captiva Islands got hit hard by Hurricane Ian, but they are slowly rebuilding and recovering. You may want to support Sanibel and its recovery by coming for a visit, but are not sure what is even open yet!Check out this guide to see what activities, shops,...
Surviving Hurricane Ian (Sanibel Survivor Story)
The following first-hand account was taken from the personal Facebook page of Angelika Geerlof, a resident of Sanibel Island, Florida, who survived the terrifying winds and catastrophic storm surge of Hurricane Ian that devastated the island on September 28, 2022.I...
Bimini Bait Shack Hurricane Ian Damage Update (Photos & Video 3 Months Later)
Bimini Bait Shack, a fun seafood restaurant, tiki bar and grill with the theme of the tropical paradise of the islands of the Bahamas, sustained major damage from Hurricane Ian but survived surprisingly well and is now working steadily toward recovery and reopening in...
How is the Bubble Room Captiva after Hurricane Ian?
2024 UPDATE: To see how the Bubble Room is doing today, see our post Sanibel and Captiva Today: Two Years After IanNo trip to Captiva Island was ever complete without at least one visit to the iconic Bubble Room Restaurant, the place where it was always Christmas!...
Sanibel Farmer’s Market Update after Hurricane Ian
Oh, how we all loved our Sunday trips to browse and shop the lovely Sanibel Farmer's Market! So many wonderful vendors with so many beautiful, fresh and tasty things!But even though the Sanibel Farmer's Market is currently not open at their Sanibel location since...
The Sanibel Public Library is Now Open after Hurricane Ian
I am so excited to announce that the Sanibel public library is now open after Ian! It reopened to residents on December 1, 2022, for a very nice gift for the holidays!Here is the update from the Sanibel Library:The Library reopened to the public today, wonderful to...
How is Captiva Chapel by the Sea after Hurricane Ian?
Miraculously, the beautiful historic Chapel by the Sea on Captiva Island still stands after the devastation of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. However, the structure and property did sustain some damage that will be repaired in the coming weeks and months....
Sanibel Island Volunteer & Giving Opportunities
After Sanibel & Captiva Islands were devastated by Hurricane Ian, many of you have been wondering how you can help. I decided to start compiling a list of volunteer and donation opportunities so we can all help beautiful Sanibel and its residents recover....
Signs of HOPE on Sanibel Island after Hurricane Ian (in Photos)
Hurricane Ian was no match for the residents of Sanibel. They are showing their strength, resiliency, and HOPE through the SIGNS they leave. Sanibel is slowly recovering from Ian due to the love of its people. It will return, and stronger and more beautiful than...