Southern Living ranked the top 50 beach towns in the south for 2025 and Sanibel was the top-ranked location in Florida.

"There are spots along the beaches where the fish are popping up, but our crews are going along the beach parks," said Sanibel spokesman ... stained copper by the toxic bacteria.

and it is possible for a city like Sanibel to warn visitors before they get onto the island by using electronic signage. No. Not if red tide is present. Red tide is toxic to humans as well ...

“The destruction Floridians face from intensifying storms is bad enough without the fear of unleashing toxic waste in our communities ... including swaths of the Sanibel Causeway, cutting off the only ...

The best time to visit Sanibel Island is December to April, the peak season. Trips during these five months will be more expensive than at other times, so plan and book early. Still, this is when ...