Tuesday will be an eventful day for many Lee County residents and not just because it’s Election Day . It’s Sanibel’s 50th birthday !
Sanibel was officially incorporated into Lee County on Nov. 5, 1974. Officials plan to celebrate this milestone until December 2025, with its website detailing special events throughout the year.
Here are some fun facts about Sanibel’s lifestyle and lore ahead of its birthday celebration next week.
Sanibel Island is a Scorpio, incorporated on November 5
Starting off strong, Sanibel Island was incorporated in early November 1974 after then residents asserted control over development by establishing the “Sanibel Comprehensive Land Use” plan, which helped to maintain a balance between development and preservation of the island’s ecology.
For some extra fun, Sanibel shares its birthday with the following celebrities:
- Singer Art Garfunkel
- TV personality Kris Jenner
- Rocker Bryan Adams
- Actress Tilda Swinton
- Actress Famke Janssen
- Actor Sam Rockwell
- Actress Vivien Leigh