The Sanibel Lighthouse has been in service since 1884 to light the entrance into San Carlos Bay. Now, this iconic Sanibel Island landmark on the island's eastern tip, nearly 140 years old ...

Alternatively, some think the name may derive from “(Santa) Ybel,” which survives in the old placename “Point Ybel,” where the Sanibel Island Lighthouse is located. An iconic symbol for ...

"We also saw along a good portion the length of the beach, where beach was scoured, sort of with these short parallel ...

Starting with Hurricane Ian in 2022 and followed by Helene and Milton in 2024, the beaches on Sanibel Island have taken a beating.

Jan. 31, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near the ...

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