The biggest theory is the first recorded appearance of a harbor on Sanibel in 1765, which is shown on a map as Puerto ...

A health alert has been issued for red tide near Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise caution.

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Sanibel is home to over 250 shell species, many coating the perimeter of the island with different shapes and colors of shells. It’s one of the very few islands in Florida that run perpendicula ...