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 ...

Southwest Florida better be ready to celebrate a special birthday next week. The City of Sanibel celebrates its 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Nov. 5 ...

Sanibel Island, off the coast of Southwest Florida, is renowned for its seashells and its commitment to environmental protection, with 70 percent of the island under conservation. The vast ...

Starting off strong, Sanibel Island was incorporated in early November 1974 after then residents asserted control over development by establishing the "Sanibel Comprehensive Land Use" plan ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that Florida is known for its abundance and diversity of birds — and ...

Sanibel Island issued a mandatory evacuation order ahead of Milton’s landfall. Residents had the harrowing experience being cut off during Hurricane Ian when the Sanibel Causeway was partially ...

The city of Sanibel is closely monitoring Rafael, and the island's fire district is on standby as the storm decides where to go in the Gulf. Although Rafael isn't expected to hit Florida ...

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 ...

Mostly sunny with a high of 86 °F (30 °C). Winds from NE to NNE at 14 to 16 mph (22.5 to 25.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds from NNE to N at 11 to 16 mph (17.7 to 25.7 kph). The overnight low will ...

This comes after the wind, storm surge, and the tornados Southwest Florida faced on Wednesday ... lost her home on Sanibel and has been living off the island ever since. She said that as soon ...

The island experienced about 5 feet of storm surge, and the city is waiting for floodwaters to recede. There was no substantial damage to the Sanibel Causeway, Chaipel stated. Florida and Lee ...

Night - Mostly clear. Winds N at 13 to 15 mph (20.9 to 24.1 kph). The overnight low will be 72 °F (22.2 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 85 °F (29.4 °C) and a 52% chance of precipitation. Winds ...