Captiva

About Captiva

Captiva is a census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is located on Captiva Island. As of 2015 the CDP had a total year-round population of 379. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Captiva’s many large estates, condominiums, and businesses have recovered from the serious damage due to 2004’s Hurricane Charley. There is a toll to use the causeway that goes from Fort Myers to Sanibel Island. Captiva is accessed by a small bridge that crosses Blind Pass from Sanibel Island.

Homes

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Schools

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Dining and Shopping

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Entertainment

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Parks and Recreation

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Commute

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