Sanibel council unveils SanCap 360 dashboard and issues proclamation recognizing collaborative funding
June 16, 2026 | Sanibel, Lee County, Florida
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Sanibel officials on Tuesday showcased SanCap 360, a new community health dashboard meant to give residents, prospective investors and policymakers an at‑a‑glance view of local economic, environmental and social indicators.
John Lye, who introduced the project to council, said the site (Sandcap360.org) aggregates data into four pillars—economy, community well‑being, environment and infrastructure—and displays monthly insights with visualizations and an event overlay that can show COVID‑19 or hurricane impacts. "We wanted a 360‑degree view that brings business, nonprofit and city data into one place," Lye said.
Corey Presland Burn, who led the technical build, said the first public release includes 41 metrics sourced from partners such as the local MLS, the chamber and county datasets, and that each metric carries a data‑source note and update date. "We engineered the site to be a living dashboard: monthly updates, feedback tools and simple navigation for residents and businesses," she said.
The council recognized the effort with a proclamation noting that the city, the SanCap Chamber and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands jointly funded the project, each contributing roughly one‑third of the launch cost. Mayor Miller read the proclamation and invited the project team forward for a photo.
Council members praised the cross‑sector collaboration. Councilmember Johnson called the dashboard "the story behind the numbers," while Councilwoman Smith urged continued attention to data validity in hospitality metrics and bed‑tax reporting.
The presenters said outreach plans include a press release, social media pushes and email blasts; they asked the public to explore the site and submit feedback through embedded surveys. The dashboard team also said other municipalities have expressed interest in similar tools.
The council did not take formal action beyond the proclamation; the website remains available for public review and comment.
John Lye, who introduced the project to council, said the site (Sandcap360.org) aggregates data into four pillars—economy, community well‑being, environment and infrastructure—and displays monthly insights with visualizations and an event overlay that can show COVID‑19 or hurricane impacts. "We wanted a 360‑degree view that brings business, nonprofit and city data into one place," Lye said.
Corey Presland Burn, who led the technical build, said the first public release includes 41 metrics sourced from partners such as the local MLS, the chamber and county datasets, and that each metric carries a data‑source note and update date. "We engineered the site to be a living dashboard: monthly updates, feedback tools and simple navigation for residents and businesses," she said.
The council recognized the effort with a proclamation noting that the city, the SanCap Chamber and the Charitable Foundation of the Islands jointly funded the project, each contributing roughly one‑third of the launch cost. Mayor Miller read the proclamation and invited the project team forward for a photo.
Council members praised the cross‑sector collaboration. Councilmember Johnson called the dashboard "the story behind the numbers," while Councilwoman Smith urged continued attention to data validity in hospitality metrics and bed‑tax reporting.
The presenters said outreach plans include a press release, social media pushes and email blasts; they asked the public to explore the site and submit feedback through embedded surveys. The dashboard team also said other municipalities have expressed interest in similar tools.
The council did not take formal action beyond the proclamation; the website remains available for public review and comment.
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