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Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida Vacation Homes,
Condominiums, Hotels, Motels, Inns, Resorts Lodging
Rentals &
Accommodations Information
Sanibel & Captiva Islands at a Glance
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Much of the Islands are a protected haven for wildlife of
all types. A variety of activities complement our sanctuary islands. Sheller's,
naturalist and especially photographers will love all of the islands’ animal
kingdom and the peaceful charm that is Sanibel & Captiva. Even the seashells
which look merely like beautiful objects provide habitat for living creatures;
we consider them our "tidal residents". |
| Of course, there is always the option of living-it-up while
here on Sanibel and Captiva! Unique island shops, tantalizing restaurants,
watersports, golf, tennis, live entertainment, great theater and the arts all
await you. Don’t worry about "doing it all." It is impossible to come here
without dreaming of "one more trip" to the islands. Just by being here now,
you’ve practically guaranteed your return visit. |
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With over seventeen miles of island bike paths that lead past most
of the islands best spots such as the historic lighthouse, an old cemetery,
alligator habitats, a national wildlife refuge, Banyan trees, beach front parks
and charming, olde-island homes. And where else but Sanibel will you need to
heed a Gopher Tortoise Crossing sign? |
So put away thoughts of everything you left behind. Get some
sand between your toes and start making the really important decisions in
life...a nap or a bike ride...canoeing or golf...jazz or reggae...seafood or
Italian...
Welcome to the Islands and
remember
| If you're in a hurry you don't belong
on Sanibel |
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Sanibel
& Captiva General Facts and Figures
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Island
Age:
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5,000 years
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Island
Area:
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11,600 acres
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Square
Miles:
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17.5 sq. mi
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Island
Shoreline:
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24.5 miles
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Beach
Frontage:
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Total:
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15.5 miles
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Gulf of
Mexico:
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11.75 miles
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San
Carlos Bay:
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3.75 miles
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Average
Elevation:
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4 ft. above sea level
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Maximum
Elevation:
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13 ft. above sea level
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Annual
Precipitation:
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42.3 inches
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Average
Temperature:
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74 degrees F
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Bike
Paths:
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22.62 miles
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Causeway
Length:
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3 miles
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Resident
Population 2001
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6,072
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Seasonal
Peak Population:
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33,000
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Conservation
Lands:
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Total
with public parks
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7,451 acres
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City
managed:
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810 acres
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Ding
Darling Refuge:
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5,400 acres (with Buck
Key)
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Other
Public Facilities:
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76
acres
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| Toll Bridge Fee:
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$3 round trip
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| City Incorporated
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Nov. 5, 1974
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| Schools:
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Sanibel Elementary
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Grades K-8 (439 Students)
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| Dwelling Units:
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Single Family:
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3,894
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Multi Family:
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3,115
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Hotels, Motels, etc:
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739
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Time Shares:
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384
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Mobile Homes:
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80
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Total
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8,212
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