Southwest Florida was literally left powerless in the wake of Hurricane Ian. A restoration army helped get LCEC customers back online, some in a matter of days, most in a matter of weeks, others still in the process of repair to receive power. “It was a team effort across the state. I have ...
Sanibel and Captiva are known around the world for their pristine beaches and top-notch shelling opportunities, but another big draw for visitors and locals of all ages is their unique attractions. One year after Hurricane Ian left behind a path of destruction across Southwest Florida — ...
While sunny Southwest Florida is a hot-spot destination for those looking for white sand beaches and waterfront views, Hurricane Ian shifted the sense of normalcy for many across the region. One year later, things are starting to look up. Many of the most popular areas that feature ...
It’s not exactly business as usual on Fort Myers Beach one year after Hurricane Ian but with the number of the businesses reopening, the rebuilding, real estate deals and development proposals, there is no shortage of business people betting on the future of the island. For Fort Myers ...
Hurricane Ian took a toll on local businesses in Cape Coral like no other weather event in Southwest Florida history. The city is home to more than 9,000 businesses, most of them being small and family/locally owned. Storefronts were wiped out, windows broken, roofs torn, water damage about. ...
Since the founding of the Greater Pine Island Alliance just after Hurricane Ian, the organization has come to be widely accepted as one of the most prolific on Pine Island. Co-founder Aaron Barreda, explained that when the organization was founded, he was the Commander of the Pine Island ...
