Episode 34 - Sanibel Island Lighthouse - Listen - The Lighthouse

Episode 34 - Sanibel Island Lighthouse

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Sanibel Island Lighthouse is the first skeleton lighthouse that we've covered, and is known for shelling, the "Sanibel Stoop", and a story of resilience. The lighthouse in its deconstructed form once rested on the ocean floor, and against all odds it refuses to return. Listen in for the story of a lighthouse that stood strong through Florida's worst storms. Check out our new website and leave a review! thelighthouselowdown.com References: The Thunderstorm Whisperers: A History of Lightning Rods - The Atlantic138-year-old Sanibel lighthouse survives Hurricane Ian, but not unscathed - UPI.comSanibel Island Lighthouse, Florida at Lighthousefriends.comHurricane Ian - WikipediaLightning Rod Fashion - Futility Closet

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