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Major Shopping Centers

Occupancy rate of commercial shopping centers compared to pre-Ian levels.

Calculation: Current leased space ÷ Pre-Ian leased space × 100

Source: SanCap Chamber of Commerce

Restaurants Reopened

Percentage of pre-Ian restaurants that have reopened.

Calculation: Open restaurants ÷ Pre-Ian count × 100

Source: Chamber of Commerce business survey

Business Tax Receipts - Traditional Business

Tracks active traditional business licenses as a measure of business recovery.

Calculation: Current active BTRs for traditional businesses vs baseline

Source: City of Sanibel

Business Tax Receipts - Dwelling Rental Licenses

Tracks active dwelling rental licenses for vacation rental properties.

Calculation: Current active BTRs for dwelling rentals vs baseline

Source: City of Sanibel

Total Property Values

Overall island-wide property value recovery as percentage of pre-Ian assessed values.

Calculation: Current assessed value ÷ Pre-Ian assessed value × 100

Source: Lee County Property Appraiser; Presented at Nov 4, 2025 City Council

Data as of: FY 2024-25

Hotel Property Values

Hotel property values as percentage of pre-Ian assessed values.

Calculation: Current hotel assessed value ÷ Pre-Ian hotel value × 100

Source: Lee County Property Appraiser; Presented at Nov 4, 2025 City Council

Data as of: FY 2024-25

Condo Property Values

Condominium property values as percentage of pre-Ian assessed values.

Calculation: Current condo assessed value ÷ Pre-Ian condo value × 100

Source: Lee County Property Appraiser; Presented at Nov 4, 2025 City Council

Data as of: FY 2024-25

Commercial Property Values

Commercial property values as percentage of pre-Ian assessed values. Values exceeding 100% indicate appreciation.

Calculation: Current commercial assessed value ÷ Pre-Ian commercial value × 100

Source: Lee County Property Appraiser; Presented at Nov 4, 2025 City Council

Data as of: FY 2024-25

Vacation Rentals

Recovery status of vacation rental units available through property managers.

Calculation: Current rentals ÷ Pre-Ian count × 100

Source: Chamber rental inventory survey

Hotels & Short-Term Rentals

Recovery status of hotel rooms and short-term rental units.

Calculation: Current rooms ÷ Pre-Ian count × 100

Source: Chamber accommodation survey

Beach Parking Revenue

Revenue from beach parking fees indicating visitor activity.

Calculation: Current revenue vs baseline period

Source: City of Sanibel

Causeway Counts

Vehicle crossings over the Sanibel Causeway.

Calculation: Total vehicle crossings count

Source: Lee County DOT toll counts

Chamber Visitor Center

Number of visitors to the Chamber of Commerce visitor center.

Calculation: Monthly visitor counts vs baseline period

Source: Chamber of Commerce visitor logs

Residential Home Sales

Number of residential home sales compared to pre-Ian levels.

Calculation: Quarterly sales ÷ Pre-Ian quarterly sales × 100

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS

Condo Sales

Number of condominium sales compared to pre-Ian levels.

Calculation: Quarterly condo sales ÷ Pre-Ian sales × 100

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS

Vacant Lot Sales

Number of vacant lot sales compared to pre-Ian levels.

Calculation: Quarterly lot sales ÷ Pre-Ian sales × 100

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS

Affordable Housing Units

CHR affordable housing units restored.

Calculation: Current CHR units ÷ Pre-Ian units × 100

Source: Community Housing Resources

Residential Listings

Number of residential properties listed for sale compared to pre-Ian levels.

Calculation: Current active listings vs baseline period

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS

Condo Listings

Number of condos listed for sale compared to pre-Ian levels.

Calculation: Current active condo listings vs baseline

Source: Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS

Hurricane Ian Permits Issued

Total planning and building permits issued by the City since Hurricane Ian (Nov 2022 through Aug 2025).

Current Count: 7,257 permits issued

Source: City of Sanibel Build Back Dashboard

Data as of: August 2025

Permits Completed

Percentage of issued permits that have been completed and closed.

Calculation: Closed permits ÷ Total issued permits × 100 = 82%

Source: City of Sanibel Build Back Dashboard

Data as of: August 2025

Permits Still Open

Permits currently in process or under review (18% of total issued).

Calculation: Total issued - Closed permits

Source: City of Sanibel Build Back Dashboard

Data as of: August 2025

Shell Museum Visitors

Visitors to Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum.

Calculation: Monthly counts vs baseline

Source: Shell Museum visitor data

Library Visitors

Visitors to Sanibel Public Library.

Calculation: Monthly counts vs baseline

Source: Library visitor logs

Historical Village Visitors

Visitors to Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.

Calculation: Monthly counts vs baseline

Source: Historical Village visitor data

Sanibel School Enrollment

Student enrollment at Sanibel School as indicator of resident families.

Calculation: Enrolled students vs pre-Ian enrollment

Source: Lee County School District enrollment data

Ding Darling Visitors

Visitors to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Calculation: Monthly visitor counts

Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

F.I.S.H. Food Pantry

Food pantry usage as indicator of community need and recovery progress.

Calculation: Families served and meals distributed

Source: F.I.S.H. of SanCap monthly reports

CECI Enrollment

Student enrollment at Children's Education Center of the Islands.

Calculation: Enrolled students vs pre-Ian enrollment

Source: CECI enrollment records