Can you go to Captiva Island now?

Can you go to Captiva Island now? 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.

Is Sanibel Causeway reopen?

Sanibel Causeway reopens after being damaged by Hurricane Ian. SANIBEL, Fla. — The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.

When can people go back to Sanibel?

By consensus, the Sanibel City Council supported the decision to end the requirement for reentry passes on January 2, 2023. The City of Sanibel asks that non-residents respect and understand the fact that Sanibel is still actively working to recover from Hurricane Ian.

Did Captiva get hit by Hurricane Ian?

Captiva, a small island just north of Sanibel Island on Florida's Gulf Coast near Ft. Myers, was hit hard by Hurricane Ian in late September 2022.

What is special about Captiva Island?

Sanibel and Captiva have some of the best beaches in Florida and both Islands make for the perfect vacation destination. Enjoy 15 miles of beach with endless stretches of sand, 25 miles of bike paths, 50 types of fish, 230 types of birds, 250 kinds of shells – and the best part? 0 stoplights!

Are Captiva beaches open after Ian?

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.

Is Sanibel Island open for tourists 2023?

Note that Sanibel Island sustained significant damage in September 2022 as a result of Hurricane Ian. Though the island is open to the public as of January 2023, local officials are warning visitors that much of the island's attractions and businesses remain closed.

Is Fort Myers Beach still destroyed?

Visitors of Fort Myers Beach can see the town is in the process of recovery, as onlookers can still see destroyed structures, debris and abandoned areas. The resilient residents of Fort Myers Beach are still in the process of rebuilding following Ian.

Is there red tide in Sanibel right now?

Red Tide. At this time, there is no sign of Karenia brevis, the organism that causes red tide, in our area.