Sanibel Reopens To The Public! Narrated Tour Part 2

It’s was big message for everyone need big changes for everybody and everything

Oh God. I stayed at Castaways in 1969 when I was 10, all through the years since many times in Castaways cottage 8 every time , including with my husband. We were going to go back on Oct. 3, 2022 for our 30th anniversary. Of course that didn't happen. Every time I entered that sweet cottage I had so many many memories. I am heartbroken to know it is gone and I will never walk in that door again. 😢

Thank you for keeping all,of us who love the island up to date, it’s still heartbreaking knowing so many people have lost their homes, businesses and livelihoods, but hopefully they are okay and in time, things will be back to a new normal. I am looking forward to visiting when things are able to support more visitors being on the island. Stay safe and thank you again ❤

My heart is bleeding. 🥺 Send you a lot of love. ❤

Would be nice if you had a reference map that follows you in the videos.

Thank you so much for this video and especially for including footage of Blind Pass Condominiums. We've rented a unit on the second floor of Building A for several summers. Looking forward to the day when we can return!

Really appreciate you putting these together and your positive approach to such a tough situation.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! And yes please, maybe an update video or two every three months, if you can, would be awesome! Great work and we all appreciate you! Be well!

Thank you so much for these views, I have learned more in these minutes than in months. This really helps.

Thank you for these. Sad to see Castaways and the Flamingo like that. I had spent 4 nights at the end of June 2022 in one of the beach cottages :( I doubt my other places I stay did much better...Palmview and Sandpiper on Donax and TropicalWinds on Tahitian...and the bayside cottage at castaways from an earlier visit. I hope at some point to return. Greetings and best wishes from Orlando.

Thank you for updating us about different parts of the island…You guys are the best ❤

Thank you for the compassionate way you filmed this. <3

Thanks for the coverage! This is the very first time I've seen any video whatsoever of Rabbit Road since Ian hit. Looks like most of the buildings fared pretty well.

My family stayed in Mitchell's Castaways cottages in 1958 or 9, when we first arrived on Sanibel by ferry as there was no bridge. It was everything a vacation could be, but I admit being 9 I don't remember a lot of the things adults would remember. Then again a 2nd time around 1970 or so in the cottages, but many happy trips and memories on those islands. I was saving up to come again this year but I think I will have to wait a while longer. I'm just heartbroken at all the damage, and I'm certain all I've seen is but a fraction of all there is. So Sanibel Strong, Mucky Duck forever and hoping the residents and businesses who survive this will renew Sanibel for future generations. Oh and so happy to learn the lighthouse is being restored! What a landmark and statement that is! ❤‍🩹

I drove out to Captiva for lunch after reopening to Public. The sight lines and vegetation has changed drastically. It didn’t seem like much is open, but once pass Blind Pass it was beautiful along the beach. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.

Excellent video. I compare to Google maps photos before the hurricane and is unbelievable the destrucción caused by the nature , west wind hotel resort 😢

Thank you for the Blue Dolphin report. Devastating.

Thank you for info on Blind Pass !!!!!also mentioning wildlife. Love ,love the Spoonbills. Yes Yes please 3 month updates. 🏝

Thank You. This is so heartbreaking. I may have missed it, but what about the Sea Shell Museum and She Sells Sea Shells?

Love your videos! Thank you! So sad to see Sanibel like this! Also Grandma Dots has a food truck open on their grounds to add to your list.