Lee County commissioners voted 3-1 Wednesday to approve rezoning for South Seas Resort on Captiva, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s two-year rebuild saga following Hurricane Ian.
The decision came despite strong opposition from environmental groups, local residents and even Sanibel’s mayor during the commissioners meeting.
“For more than two years, the Sanibel and Captiva communities have done everything possible to have you understand why you shouldn’t approve,” said Lisa Riordan, the president of Captiva Civic Association and spokesperson of Protect Captiva…