Sanibel

Sanibel City is found in the US state of Florida on Sanibel Island. The entire island is made up of the city. In 1963, the Sanibel causeway was built to replace the ferry system. It has become increasingly important to the locals on the island to maintain a balance between developing the land and keeping its sacred ecology. In 2007, a newer and higher bridge was built, one that allowed for the passage of sailboats and the like to continue their journey without the need of a draw bridge feature. Because the causeway bridge has created easy access to the island, Sanibel has become a sought-after tourist destination due to the incredible shell beaches and wildlife refuges, which makes up over half of the island. The city and the island make up over 33 square miles, over 17 miles of which is just island and roughly 15 miles of that being water.