Traffic and/or Beach Alerts

TRAFFIC ALERTS

**Corrected Announcement** - Sanibel-Captiva Road Traffic to be Delayed, Road Not to be Closed

Due to repairs to the electrical delivery system that will be performed by Lee County Electrical Co-op on Wednesday, January 18th from 10 am to approximately 2 pm the traffic at 5659 Sanibel-Captiva Road will be constricted to alternating one way traffic as repairs are made in the eastbound lane. THE ROAD WILL NOT BE CLOSED, BUT DELAYS ARE EXPECTED.

Motorists should plan their travel accordingly. The public is reminded to please DRIVE SLOWLY and CAUTIOUSLY through the construction area and to follow the direction of the flaggers on site.

Please do not hesitate to contact the City Manager's Office at 239.472.3700 if you have any questions regarding the repair.

Periwinkle Way Utility Work Scheduled for Thursday Night, January 12th

The City will be repairing two sanitary sewer manholes on Periwinkle Way between Purdy Lane and Dunlop Road on Thursday night, January 12, 2012, beginning approximately 11:00pm and finishing at 6:00am the next morning. Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to the public, but vehicular traffic will be limited to one lane in this area. Users of Periwinkle Way should plan on additional travel time when accessing the section west of Dixie Beach Boulevard. The public is reminded to please DRIVE SLOWLY and CAUTIOUSLY through the area when workers are present.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Public Works Department at (239) 472-6397, if you have any questions regarding the repair.

Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program Study - Formerly known as ATPPL (Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands)

The City of Sanibel is currently partnered with the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Lee County Transit (LeeTran) to explore appropriate and environmentally sensitive solutions for managing alternative transportation needs within the Refuge in order to achieve a balance between visitors while minimizing the disturbance of wildlife. Please visit http://www.dingdarlingtransportation.com/ for information regarding this alternative transportation study.

BEACH ALERTS

2011 Sanibel Beach Parking Permits Now Available!!! CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR PURCHASING BEACH PARKING PERMITS

Effective today, Sanibel residents and property owners will purchase their Beach Parking Permits at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. As of today, Beach Parking Permits will no longer be sold at the Sanibel Police Department.

In announcing the change, Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra stated, “Consistent with our top priorities, this change improves efficiency for the taxpayers as well as improves convenience for our citizens.” Beach Parking Permits can now be purchased 7-days a week anytime the Recreation Center is open. Payment may be made via cash, check, MasterCard or Visa.

2011 Parking Permit Decals & Fees (Permits Valid through 11/30/2011)

“A” Resident Property Owner $12
(Resident and/or Sanibel Ad Valorem taxpayer property owner)

“B” Non-Resident Permit $90
(Non-resident/Non-Sanibel Ad Valorem taxpayer property owner)

“C” Restricted Permit $90
(Resident and Non-Resdient)

“A/C” Resident Permit $102

“B/C” Non-Resident Permit $180

Decal Transfer or Reissue Fee $3 (Residential and Restricted)

General Parking Meter Rate $2 per hour or any fraction

General Parking at $2 per hour or “C” Permit required for parking at Gulfside City Park (Algier’s), Boat Ramp and the Causeway Parking Lot

“A” Permit Parking only at Beach Access Lots 1 through 7 on West Gulf Drive.

To qualify for a Beach Parking Permit, please bring a valid vehicle registration for each vehicle and a valid state issued identification or driver’s license showing a Sanibel address or proof of Sanibel property ownership.

The Sanibel Recreation Center, located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road, is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Click here for a map of all locations Beach Parking Permits are valid.

Dog Leash Law Informational Educational Flyer (pdf 20.20 kB)
Please read this education flyer for regulations regarding the dog leash law on Sanibel and beaches.