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Sanibel Solutions

Tracking Progress. Accelerating Recovery. Strengthening Sanibel.

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Mission

To assist in accelerating Sanibel's hurricane recovery by supporting measurable, transparent, and collaborative strategies that reflect the island's unique challenges—ensuring a resilient and economically sustainable future.

Vision

A restored and thriving Sanibel where recovery progress is transparent, inclusive, and data-driven, with strong civic partnerships guiding the way forward.

Our Priority: Economic Sustainability

Our community continues to face serious challenges in the wake of recent hurricanes, even as we've made meaningful progress toward recovery.

Our Solution

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian, a group of Sanibel residents, civic leaders, and business owners have come together as Sanibel Solutions—a coalition committed to outlining a strategic, forward-thinking plan for the Islands' future.

Sanibel Island Lighthouse at sunset with 'Sanibel Resilience' text overlay representing community strength and hurricane recovery progress
The iconic Sanibel Lighthouse stands as a symbol of resilience and guidance during our recovery

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Collaborating on three priorities that move Sanibel forward

Maintain & Evolve the Recovery Dashboard

Together, we keep the island's recovery metrics current and reliable, giving residents and leaders a one-click view of real-time progress.

Support the City's Strategic Plan Update

We turn fresh research and community feedback into clear insights for the new Sanibel Plan Steering Committee, helping shape a resilient roadmap for housing, infrastructure, tourism, and economic vitality.

Provide Free AI Workshops for Local Businesses

Through no-cost workshops and on-site demos, we show Sanibel owners how practical AI tools can automate routine tasks, solve everyday challenges, and free up time to grow their businesses.

Weekly Sanibel Digest

August 2, 2025 — Latest Updates

Infrastructure & Resilience Highlights

  • Surface-Water Master Plan delivered — Engineers mapped 4,807 damaged culverts/inlets and proposed raising low roads to 4.3 ft (NAVD 88).
  • Commercial PACE financing approved — Council opted into FDFC C-PACE program for business energy upgrades.
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