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WEBAmerican Conservation Experience wildlife monitoring member Jacob Baker, who is working with J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge biological science technician Avery Renshaw, recently reported on sand cordgrass. Sand cordgrass (Spartina bakeri) is the primary vegetation found in Sanibel’s interior freshwater marshes. You have probably seen it without even realizing it.
City provides update on Hurricane Helene
WEB8 hours ago — At about 10:15 a.m. today, Sept. 26, the city of Sanibel provided the following updates on Hurricane Helene. Strong gusts of wind and heavy rain bands are moving over the area and the weather conditions will continue to deteriorate throughout the day. Portions of roadways throughout the island have experienced flooding, with substantial flooding in …
County provides update on Hurricane Helene | News, Sports, Jobs ...
WEB8 hours ago — At about 9:45 a.m. today, Sept. 26, Lee County Government provided the following updates related to Hurricane Helene. The Lee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated, and county staff and partners continue to work closely with state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center.
FDOT provides update on storm, causeway
WEB8 hours ago — At about 8 a.m. today, Sept. 26, the Florida Department of Transportation reported that work on the Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration project has been suspended in preparation for Hurricane Helene. Equipment and barges have been secured and non-essential traffic control devices have been removed. Personnel will be onsite throughout the storm monitoring the project area.
Island closures in advance of storm | News, Sports, Jobs - SANIBEL ...
WEB1 day ago — Due to Hurricane Helene, the following closures on Sanibel and Captiva have been announced to date: BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM Due to tropical storm preparations and conditions, the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will closed today, Sept. 25, beginning at noon and will reopen as soon as possible. Check its social media […]
City provides update on tropical storm | News, Sports, Jobs
WEB1 day ago — At about 11 a.m. today, Sept. 25, the city of Sanibel reported that it continues to closely monitor the weather conditions of Tropical Storm Helene. Mayor Richard Johnson has declared a State of Local Emergency pertaining to the storm. In response to forecasted weather conditions, city offices and the Sanibel Recreation Center will be closed […]
Island closures in advance of storm | News, Sports, Jobs - SANIBEL ...
WEB2 days ago — Due to Tropical Storm Helene, the following closures on Sanibel and Captiva have been announced to date: CAPTIVA CIVIC ASSOCIATION The Captiva Civic Association office will be closed on Sept. 26. It will reopen on Sept. 27. CAPTIVA MEMORIAL LIBRARY Due to a declared State of Local Emergency, all Lee County libraries — including the […]
News | News, Sports, Jobs - SANIBEL-CAPTIVA - Island Reporter, …
WEB2 days ago — September 23, 2024 - Sanibel-Captiva News. The National Weather Service is forecasting a Category 2 hurricane to pass about 100 miles west of Lee County late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, bringing winds of up to 60-70 miles per hour and four to six inches of rain. Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for ...
Following evacuations, recovery efforts begin on islands
WEBOct 10, 2022 — AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER Water streams past buildings on Sanibel's oceanfront on Sept. 30 following the passing of Hurricane Ian. The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall, including storm surge with an unprecedented inundation of 12 to 18 feet above ground level in Lee County and along the coastline.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier ...
WEBOct 1, 2022 — SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — When Hurricane Ian struck Florida’s Gulf Coast, it washed out the bottom level of David Muench’s home on the barrier island of Sanibel along with several cars, a Harley-Davidson and a boat. His parents’ house was among those destroyed by the storm that killed at least two people there, and […]
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