UPDATE: At about 8:45 p.m. today, Sept. 26, the city of Sanibel provided updates on Hurricane Helene.
Storm surge from Helene is impacting locations throughout Sanibel and Captiva. The Sanibel Police Department recommends that residents shelter at home and stay off the roads until the water ...
UPDATE: At about 3:15 p.m. today, Sept. 26, Lee County Government provided updates related to Hurricane Helene.
Emergency Management urges residents to stay off roads and stay home if possible as Helene's inclement weather continues to impact Southwest Florida this afternoon and evening. If ...
At about 11 a.m. today, Sept. 25, the city of Sanibel reported that it continues to closely monitor the weather conditions of Tropical Storm Helene.
Mayor Richard Johnson has declared a State of Local Emergency pertaining to the storm.
In response to forecasted weather conditions, city ...
UPDATE: At about 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 25, Lee County reported that it established a landing page dedicated to Hurricane Helene so that residents, businesses and organizations can check updates on operations related to the storm, which is anticipated to bring inclement weather tonight and ...
Due to Hurricane Helene, the following closures on Sanibel and Captiva have been announced to date:
BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM
Due to tropical storm preparations and conditions, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will closed today, Sept. 25, ...
Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the following closures on Sanibel and Captiva have been announced to date:
CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION
The Captiva Civic Association office will be closed on Sept. 26. It will reopen on Sept. 27.
CAPTIVA MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Due to a declared State of Local ...
The Sanibel Recreation Center reported on upcoming programs and activities.
From Sept. 26-28, there will be no access to the weight room, gymnasium and lobby due to fumes associated with the gymnasium floor project. The outdoor courts, pools and program rooms will remain open. Additionally, ...
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge reported that the gate times for Wildlife Drive will change on Oct. 1 to 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. It is open every day except for Fridays, regardless of holidays. Admission is $10 for vehicles and $1 for hikers and bicyclists. The refuge ...
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation reported that since April 24, it had documented 840 sea turtle nests and 15,685 emerged hatchlings on Sanibel and Captiva as of Sept. 18, including:
- 836 loggerhead nests and 15,611 emerged loggerhead hatchlings
- Three green turtle nests and 34 ...
The Sanibel FlyFishers will hold a Fly Tying Night on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sanibel Fly Outfitters, at 2240 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. There will be a guest tier demonstrate a fly and newer tiers can get personalized instruction from old hands. Experienced tiers are asked to bring their ...