/tags/sanibel-island Sanibel Island en-US WLRN Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-05/sanibel-shell-museum-features-exhibit-on-island-people-and-recovery-from-hurricane-ian Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel reopened to the public on February 1, after Hurricane Ian shut the island down for months. Now, alongside their popular shell displays, is another unique and interactive exhibit. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-04-05/sanibel-shell-museum-features-exhibit-on-island-people-and-recovery-from-hurricane-ian Pam James, Tom James /environment/2023-03-31/living-on-the-edge-shifting-sands Florida’s barrier islands have always been worth the risk to the hundreds of thousands of people living on them. After Hurricane Ian, will Southwest Florida’s islands ever be the same? Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-31/living-on-the-edge-shifting-sands Abigail Hasebroock | WUFT /environment/2023-03-30/living-on-the-edge-the-psychology-of-risk Why do people defy evacuation orders? The answers involve the psychology of risk. Hurricane Ian’s destruction may help change Floridians’ propensity to ride out hurricanes. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:06:04 GMT /environment/2023-03-30/living-on-the-edge-the-psychology-of-risk Ana Clara Mattiuzzi Martins | WUFT