This dashboard provides a data-driven view of Sanibel's recovery progress following Hurricane Ian. Below you'll find explanations of where each metric comes from, how it's calculated, and how frequently it updates.
Data Purpose: This recovery data helps local officials, businesses, and residents track our island's progress, identify recovery gaps, and make evidence-based decisions for our community's continued restoration.
One rentable hotel room, timeshare unit, or short-term rental unit typically generating bed tax revenue.
Pre-Hurricane Ian value used as the 100% recovery target. The measurement period varies by metric as noted in descriptions.
The fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.
Current value divided by the pre-Ian baseline, expressed as a percentage to show progress toward full recovery.
Percentage of pre-Ian lodging inventory (hotel rooms, timeshares, vacation rentals) currently available for guests.
Calculation: Open lodging keys ÷ Pre-Ian total lodging keys × 100
Source: Chamber/TDC property survey
Update Frequency: MonthlyPercentage of pre-Ian businesses currently open and operating.
Calculation: Number of active businesses with BTRs ÷ Pre-Ian baseline
Source: Sanibel Solutions business analysis & Chamber business survey
Update Frequency: QuarterlyMeasures Tourist Development Tax collections for the current fiscal year compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Sum of monthly TDT collection reports for the fiscal year to date
Source: Lee County Tourist Development Council monthly revenue reports
Update Frequency: MonthlyEstimates the annual TDT revenue lost long-term due to properties that won't be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian.
Calculation: Number of lost lodging keys × Average annual revenue per key
Source: Sanibel Solutions calculations based on TDC data
Update Frequency: Annual ReviewMeasures Sanibel's sales tax collections as a percentage of pre-Hurricane Ian levels, showing local economic activity recovery.
Calculation: Current sales tax collections ÷ Pre-Ian baseline collections × 100
Source: Florida Department of Revenue sales tax distribution data
Update Frequency: MonthlyTracks Sanibel's contribution to Lee County's total sales tax collections, showing relative economic impact within the county.
Calculation: Sanibel sales tax collections ÷ Total Lee County sales tax collections × 100
Source: Florida Department of Revenue county distribution reports
Update Frequency: MonthlyOccupancy rate of commercial shopping centers compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current leased retail space ÷ Pre-Ian leased retail space × 100
Source: Chamber of Commerce commercial property survey
Update Frequency: QuarterlyPercentage of pre-Ian restaurants that have reopened and are operating.
Calculation: Open restaurants ÷ Pre-Ian restaurant count × 100
Source: Chamber of Commerce business survey
Update Frequency: QuarterlyChamber of Commerce memberships compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current active memberships ÷ Pre-Ian membership count × 100
Source: Chamber of Commerce membership records
Update Frequency: MonthlyTracks active traditional business licenses as a measure of business recovery.
Calculation: Current active BTRs for traditional businesses compared to baseline period
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyTracks active dwelling rental licenses for vacation rental properties.
Calculation: Current active BTRs for dwelling rentals compared to baseline period
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyRecovery status of traditional hotel rooms and short-term rental units available for booking.
Calculation: Current rooms available ÷ Pre-Ian room count × 100
Source: Chamber of Commerce accommodation survey
Update Frequency: MonthlyRecovery status of vacation rental units available through property management companies and private owners.
Calculation: Current rentals available ÷ Pre-Ian rental count × 100
Source: Chamber of Commerce rental inventory survey
Update Frequency: MonthlyRevenue from beach parking fees compared to pre-Ian levels, indicating visitor activity.
Calculation: Current parking revenue compared to baseline period revenue
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyNumber of vehicle crossings over the Sanibel Causeway.
Calculation: Total count of vehicle crossings
Source: Lee County DOT toll counts
Update Frequency: MonthlyVisitors to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current visitor count ÷ Pre-Ian visitor count × 100
Source: Chamber of Commerce visitor log
Update Frequency: MonthlyResidential home closings compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current closings ÷ Pre-Ian baseline closings × 100
Source: Sanibel Island Association of Realtors® MLS data
Update Frequency: QuarterlyCondominium closings compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current closings ÷ Pre-Ian baseline closings × 100
Source: Sanibel Island Association of Realtors® MLS data
Update Frequency: QuarterlyVacant lot closings compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current closings ÷ Pre-Ian baseline closings × 100
Source: Sanibel Island Association of Realtors® MLS data
Update Frequency: QuarterlyAverage home sale price compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current average sale price ÷ Pre-Ian average sale price × 100
Source: Sanibel Island Association of Realtors® MLS data
Update Frequency: QuarterlyNumber of planning and building permits issued for hurricane recovery projects.
Calculation: Count of permits issued after Hurricane Ian
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyNumber of current active planning and building permits related to hurricane recovery.
Calculation: Count of open permits issued after Hurricane Ian
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyNumber of completed planning and building permits for hurricane-related rebuilding.
Calculation: Count of closed permits issued after Hurricane Ian
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyAverage time from permit submission to approval for recovery-related projects.
Calculation: Average days from submission to approval across all permits
Source: City of Sanibel
Update Frequency: MonthlyVisitors to the Sanibel Public Library compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current visitors ÷ Pre-Ian baseline × 100
Source: Sanibel Public Library visitor counts
Update Frequency: MonthlyVisitors to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current visitors ÷ Pre-Ian baseline × 100
Source: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum admission data
Update Frequency: MonthlyVisitors to the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current visitors ÷ Pre-Ian baseline × 100
Source: Sanibel Historical Museum and Village admission data
Update Frequency: MonthlyVisitors to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current visitors ÷ Pre-Ian baseline × 100
Source: Refuge visitor center counts
Update Frequency: MonthlyStudent enrollment at The Sanibel School compared to pre-Ian enrollment.
Calculation: Current student count ÷ Pre-Ian student count × 100
Source: Lee County School District enrollment data
Update Frequency: QuarterlyStudent enrollment at the Children's Education Center of the Islands compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current student count ÷ Pre-Ian student count × 100
Source: CECI enrollment records
Update Frequency: QuarterlyUtilization of F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva's food pantry services compared to pre-Ian levels.
Calculation: Current users ÷ Pre-Ian baseline × 100
Source: F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva program data
Update Frequency: MonthlyThe recovery dashboard will follow a regular update schedule to ensure data accuracy:
| Metric Category | Update Schedule |
|---|---|
| Tourist-Tax Metrics | Monthly (15 days after month close) |
| Housing & Real Estate | Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) |
| Economic Recovery | Quarterly with select monthly updates |
| Community Services | Quarterly |
| Annual Review & Goal Setting | October 1 (Start of Fiscal Year) |
Update: Monthly (15 days after month close)
Update: Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct)
Update: Quarterly with select monthly updates
Update: Quarterly
Update: October 1 (Start of Fiscal Year)
Note: Metrics refresh 3 days after new TDT, Chamber, and permit data become available each month. Full-year values finalize every Oct 1 (start of fiscal year).
For questions about specific metrics, data sources, or to request additional recovery information, please contact: info@sanibelsolutions.com