Third generation Pine Islander Jimmy Williamson said the priority for Williamson Bros. Marine Construction during the aftermath of Hurricane Ian was to get fuel to the island residents. In the midst of this, they were also able to give fuel to the Pine Island Water Association. “We gave ...
When Hurricane Ian ravaged Pine Island, Matlacha Pine Island Fire Control District Chief Ben Mickuleit said islanders themselves, through their own selfless and tireless commitment to Pine Island, became instrumental in helping efforts in the midst of the chaos. “I think that the ...
One year after Hurricane Ian left Fort Myers Beach looking like a war-torn village with 16 dead and hundreds of homes destroyed, the island remains almost unrecognizable. Sometimes referred to as Lee County’s playground, the island has been working nonstop to recover from utter devastation. ...
The power of song can be a strong force in this world, especially following a devastating event. That’s why local singer-songwriter Madison Morris decided to vent the best way he knew how following Hurricane Ian — through his music. Morris, along with his wife Melissa Morris, ...
The third-costliest hurricane in United States history directly impacted Southwest Florida one year ago, forever changing the lives, and landscape, that so many call home. Arriving as a high-end Category 4 storm with sustained wind gusts over 150 mph, Hurricane Ian is a storm that will never ...
Hurricane Ian was a storm like no other for Southwest Florida and the past 12 months have been a year like no other. A year of tears. A year of uncertainty. A year of fears. A year of resolve. A year of reflection. A year of rebuilding. From the angst of September 29, 2022, to the hope of ...
Promises of assistance and pledges to see Fort Myers Beach through its recovery was the message delivered by an impressive roster of state and county officials at a reopening of Bayside Park Thursday. While an announcement from Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday afternoon for $14 million to the Fort ...
WHAT: Closing reception for Storm Stories: A Juried Exhibition WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday Sept. 28 WHERE: Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers DESCRIPTION: Event is free and open to the public Storm Stories: A Juried Exhibition at the Alliance for the Arts was a year in ...
Wicked Dolphin Distillery, in association with the Greater Pine Island Alliance, is hosting a special benefit and fundraiser for Hurricane Ian survivors in Pine Island this Saturday. Funds raised will provide a direct benefit to help even more families return to their primary residences on ...
To mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian, the city of Cape Coral is organizing a community rally for a cause. The “Cape Coral Together: Resilience Rally” will be held Friday, Sept. 29, from 6-10 p.m. at the German-American Social Club. The event will feature live music from Deep ...
