Hurricane Ian Recovery Tracking

Sanibel Is Finding
Its Way Back

Sanibel Solutions tracks the island's recovery after Hurricane Ian with up-to-date data. See what's thriving, what's still rebuilding, and how every visit helps move Sanibel forward.

Explore the Dashboard
Confetti celebration at business reopening

Celebrating Recovery

Community celebrates inside Shell Museum

Community Joy

On Island community members celebrating together

Island Spirit

Shell Museum ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating reopening

Shell Museum Grand Reopening

Beach Parking Revenue

80%

Vacation Rentals Back

1,086

Shops & Restaurants

75%

Shell Museum Visitors

103%

A Coalition for Sanibel's Future

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian, residents, civic leaders, and business owners came together to form Sanibel Solutions. We believe recovery progress should be measurable, transparent, and driven by community priorities.

In partnership with FGCU's Ain Technology & Design Hub, we maintain the island's most comprehensive recovery dashboard and support strategic planning for long-term resilience.

Our Mission

Accelerate Sanibel's hurricane recovery through measurable, transparent, and collaborative strategies that ensure a resilient and economically sustainable future.

Our Vision

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

Working with Local Leaders

AIN Hub team with Vice Mayor Holly Smith and Marty Harrity

Vice Mayor Holly Smith & Marty Harrity

Doc Ford's owner & former mayor

AIN Hub team with Chamber President John Lai

Chamber President John Lai

Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber Luncheon

Island tour with Charitable Foundation team Doug Congress, Brian Rist, Dolly Farrell, Savannah Kelly and John Lai

CFI Island Tour with The Ain Hub

John Lai, Doug Congress, Brian Rist, Dolly Farrell & team

Sanibel Solutions × FGCU Ain Hub

Three Priorities Moving Sanibel Forward

Collaborating on practical solutions that make a measurable difference.

Recovery Dashboard

Keeping the island's recovery metrics current and reliable, giving residents and leaders a real-time view of progress across housing, infrastructure, and economic indicators.

Strategic Plan Support

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

Free AI Workshops

Showing local business owners how practical AI tools can automate routine tasks, solve everyday challenges, and free up time to focus on growing their businesses.

Dashboard Partners

FGCU Ain Technology & Design Hub Charitable Foundation of the Islands Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of Commerce Sanibel Captiva Association of Realtors Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation City of Sanibel Lee County Economic Development

In The News

Recent Press Coverage

Guest Commentary: City Council Continue to Address Post-Storm Issues

Captiva Sanibel

Sanibel Solutions Group Presents Dashboard Plan

Santiva Chronicle

The Public Has Much to Say at City Workshop

Santiva Chronicle

Citizen Presents Suggestions to City Council

Santiva Chronicle