COVID-19 INFORMATION AND STATUS UPDATES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2020

OVERALL STATUS

Effective April 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron Desantis has ordered “Shelter at Home” measures for the entire state through a minimum of April 30, 2020. The order has six sections, defining the “Safer At Home,” essential services, essential activities, local orders, previous executive orders and effective and expiration dates.

When the order goes into effect Friday, April 3 at 12:01 AM, everyone living in the state will be told to remain in their homes except for essential services and activities. The Governor’s statement cited the Department of Homeland Security guide that lists services and businesses that will be allowed to remain open during the stay-at-home order. Businesses that are deemed non-essential will have to close to the public, but some non-essential businesses like restaurants can still operate and deliver food.

Note: The stay-at-home order supersedes any conflicting orders issued by local authorities in response to COVID-19. Comprehensive information on COVID-19 and Florida can be read here.

  • All Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts properties are closed and are currently scheduled to reopen starting May 1, 2020. Reservations for after April 30, 2020 may be made now::

NOTE: Reservations made by April 30, 2020 for any future dates are protected by our “Rest Assured” program that allows you to modify your reservation dates or cancel if necessary at no charge, provided you adjust your reservation status a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival

  • Sanibel private and public beaches are closed; Captiva private beaches are open.
  • Old Captiva House and Crow’s Nest Bar & Grille at ‘Tween Waters Captiva are open for dinner carry out service. Alcohol may be purchased with food orders for consumption in private areas. View our Take Home menu here and our Nightly and Family Specials menu here. Call 239.472.5161 (423) to order.
  • SCBR offices and reception areas are closed to the general public.

 

‘TWEEN WATERS ISLAND RESORT & SPA VOLUNTARILY SUSPENDS ACCOMMODATION RENTALS THROUGH April 30

Effective March 29, 2020, executive management of Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts announced that ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa will voluntarily close through April 30, following Federal, state and local Coronavirus Health and Safety Guidelines. The date coincides with City of Sanibel mandates on rental lodging and the Florida Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order.

View the corporate statement here.

 

FLORIDA ORDERS 14-DAY QUARANTINE OF ALL VISITORS FROM NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, CONNECTICUT AND LOUISIANA

Executive Order 20-86, directing all persons who enter the State of Florida from an area with substantial community spread, to include the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Louisiana, inclusive of those entering the State of Florida by roadways, to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida or the duration of the person’s presence in the State of Florida, whichever is shorter.

 

SANIBEL PUBLIC CENTERS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

  • Community Park | 2221 Periwinkle Way
  • Pond Apple Park Trailhead and Chamber Visitor Center | 1159 Causeway Boulevard
  • Recreation Center | 3880 Sanibel Captiva Road
  • Roadside Park |1380 Periwinkle Way
  • Community Park Playground | 2231 Periwinkle Way

 

IF YOU HAVE CURRENT RESERVATION ARRIVALS PRIOR TO APRIL 30

Unfortunately, but for everyone’s health and safety, Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts cannot accept any new visitor arrivals currently prior to April 30, 2020. If you have a reservation during this period, we encourage the following:

  • Contact your Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts property by telephone (contacts above) or email, found on the “Contact Us” page of our websites.
  • Remember that our “Rest Assured” program allows you to modify your reservation for a future date at no charge, provided you amend your reservation a minimum of 24 hours prior to your designated arrival.
  • Please choose one method of communication, telephone or email.
  • All requests are processed in order of receipt, just as quickly as we possibly can service you.

 

OUR RESPONSE FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY TO DATE

To HELP stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of Sanibel has ordered all Sanibel accommodations to immediately take the following steps. These have been implemented at all Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts properties, including our voluntary efforts at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa in Captiva.

Therefore, the following has been accomplished:

  • Remove from the beach all furniture including beach chairs and lounges.
  • Remove 75% of all pool deck chairs and lounges from pool decks.
  • Strictly adhere to ALL CDC and Florida Department of Health guidance to stop the spread of COVID-19 including but not limited to social distancing.
  • Strictly adhere to ALL components of Governor Executive Order Number 20-71 (Restaurants and Alcohol Sales).

 

RULES FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES

Per Florida Governor’s Executive Order Number 20-71, vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises are prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages by the drink or in sealed containers for consumption on the premises. “Sell” or “selling” for the purposes of this proclamation means provide-irrespective of monetary or other consideration provided or not provided in exchange for the alcoholic beverage. “Premises” for the purpose of this proclamation means not only the actual premises where the point of sale occurred but also any public or common areas within any resort, hotel, motel, or other place of public accommodation operated in common or connection with the actual premises where the point of sale occurred.

 

LOCAL FOOD AND PHARMACY OPERATIONS

Grocery and pharmacy providers on Sanibel are currently open during the following hours (subject to change without notice):

  • Bailey’s:  7 AM – 7 PM Daily
  • Jerry’s:  7 AM – 7 PM Daily
  • Island Pharmacy:  9 AM – 5 PM Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM Saturday
  • CVS General:  8 AM – 9 PM Daily
  • CVS Pharmacy:  9 AM – 9 PM Monday-Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM Saturday and Sunday

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tolls & Transportation: In-person toll operation has stopped as of March 18. Collections will take place via transponder and toll-by-plate. Sanibel boat ramp and fishing pier has closed as of March 21.
Wedding Ceremonies: Wedding ceremonies have been suspended until further notice.

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALTH, SAFETY AND INFORMATION