Another restaurant option is back open on Sanibel. Beachfront too. We anchored here and loved it.

https://youtu.be/Pq6QcHvGseg

The City of Sanibel received the following message from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT):

As of 8:25 a.m. on Friday, 9/27, Sanibel residents may travel the Causeway OFF-ISLAND ONLY. Residents are urged to stay home unless necessary to leave. Travel to the island is expected to remain restricted until later today. Crews will continue to assess conditions. Many roads on Sanibel remain impassible due to flooding.

ON-ISLAND travel on the SANIBEL CAUSEWAY is open to EMERGENCY ACCESS ONLY. This includes access for First Responders, Utility Crews, and Essential Government Employees.

How’s everyone doing this morning?

Watching Ryan Hall on YouTube for his hurricane coverage. They just called out someone on a sailboat and his dog were rescued by the coastguard while taking on water.

Can't believe anyone was out in this but I'm glad they're okay!

How are they on the island this week/past week or two? We’ve been watching the Reddit page religiously as our trip gets closer and closer.

Not so much worried for myself/us adults, just don’t want the baby to get eaten alive!

Thanks all and see ya soon 🙋🏼‍♀️

Does anyone have serious, non vacation, year-long rental leads on the island? When I look, I only see vacation homes that are listed at like $10K a month.... I am looking for a real long-term rental to live and work on the island

Any recommendations for a great cuppicino on the island? We are here for the week and would love to start the day with great coffee. Where should we try?

I was at Lighthouse beach in late June and my group and I got destroyed by them. Was there mid May and they were hardly noticeable. I’m going the weekend of Labor Day. If they’re bad I’ll just re-route to Venice but I really prefer Sanibel.

Thanks!

Taking all opinions - who has the best of each on the Island.

Is it back to its former glory? I mean 20 years ago former glory, not pre-storm glory.

I’ve got a two-year old, will it work for us or best to stick to our usuals?

Hi All - my family is headed over to the island today to stay for the next 6-nights. We know this is typically right at the start of the off-season. Anyone know what’s open right now?

We know that Jerry’s is only open on the weekends presently so we will hit Publix on the way over.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know if there are any all you can eat crab leg places ON Sanibel Island?

My sister passed away suddenly last week and we're looking for a restaurant to accommodate a group of 20 or so people (possibly more) on Saturday 8/17 for a celebration of life. We'd like to go to Sanibel Beach first and then enjoy a good meal/drinks nearby (within 25-30 minute drive preferably). We're hoping to be at the restaurant by 7ish. Any suggestions GREATLY appreciated.

I know this is a big ask and if it's not feasible I'd like to hear that as well so we can be realistic about our timeline as this is an event that is being put together quickly. Any and all suggestions/input are welcome.

Thanks. Edit: a word.

This is collective lost footage found on lost go pro after hurricane Ian.

https://youtu.be/6LvogR3-2ls?si=_5uwkjPZPeuJrXYc

It’s 4.25 inches long, anyone know how big the shell could’ve been?

How bad was this tropical storm/hurricane that just hit? I just saw a boat floating in a backyard and people keep sending me pics.

Hello. I have been going to Sanibel my entire life and my family enjoys fishing on the island. We haven’t been back since the hurricane. Is the sanibel fishing pier open yet? If not, is there a timeline? How about blind pass or other local fishing spots? Thank you in advance for your help.

Hello hello! Leaving for Sanibel this weekend and looking to do the usual this month — go to the library, go to restaurants and bars, the beach, bike around, nature related activities, watersports, etc.

Specific questions...

• Anyone know about a pool table on the island? Trying to get absolutely crushed by my Dad in pool.
• New or reopened bars?
• New or reopened coffee shops or places to work?
• Recreation center... I'm planning on going to work out, swim, and play pickle ball. Anywhere else on the island for activities?
• Best boat rental opportunities

Looking forward to getting there :)

Hey guys, my first time going on the island im wondering if Jerry’s or if any place sells flowers it’s my anniversary

I of course know that the two resorts were completely destroyed and saw on their website (which is no longer up) that the owner didn't plan on rebuilding. Does anybody know what will happen to these adjacent properties? Will they be sold to people for private residences? Redeveloped by someone else?

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of a resource where I could go that will tell me exactly what is open, being rebuilt, and not coming back?

For example:

Open- Jerry’s, Doc Ford’s

Being rebuilt -Bailey’s

Gone forever -Mad Hatter, West Wind Island Resort

I know this would be a tough list to compile, but I wondered if anyone knows if it exists, or if something like it exists. We have not been back since Ian, and we would like to come back to support some businesses, but we would also like to have an idea of which businesses are open or will be reopening. Thank you so much for any thoughts and ideas!