While the city of Sanibel is still in double digits, the actual island has millenniums’ worth ... which is shown on a map as Puerto de S. Nibel, with the “v” and “b” being interchangeable.

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But Sanibel doesn't just lure with its natural riches. What brings loyalists back time and again is the sense of community. Throw a dart at a map of the island, and you'll likely hit a local ...

Now, this iconic Sanibel Island landmark on the island's eastern tip, nearly 140 years old, is a little worse for wear. One of its four legs got sheared off at the bottom by Hurricane Ian in ...