SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — A large sandbar has effectively sealed off Blind Pass, the waterway that separates Sanibel and Captiva islands.
The pass, which typically allows water to flow between the Gulf and the bay system, is currently blocked by a large amount of accumulated sand. Officials say the situation reflects the natural dynamics of a coastline that has undergone major changes in recent years.
The area near Blind Pass was recently part of a major beach renourishment project undertaken by the City of Sanibel to strengthen and protect vulnerable sections of shoreline…