Hurricane Ian News
SanCap Chamber celebrates two reopenings
As Sanibel Island continues its hurricane recovery journey, the SanCap Chamber recently cut the ribbon to celebrate the reopening of Driftwood Inn at 711 Donax Street on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and Trademark Roofing at 1149 Periwinkle Way, Unit 2, on Tuesday, Nov. 7. “The Driftwood Inn is a small boutique inn with a passion for…
Read More2023 Captiva Coastal Cleanup exceeds 8,900 pounds of collected debris
A record-breaking 150 Southwest Florida locals came together to participate in the fourth annual Captiva Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 30, collecting an estimated 8,934 pounds of debris from the Captiva Island waterways. The annual event was organized by Capt. Jimmy Burnsed of Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team and his wife, Sarah Burnsed, and aims to maintain…
Read MoreCounty’s Tourist Development Tax revenue to fund four projects on Fort Myers Beach
Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL – The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday of this week to fund four projects on Fort Myers Beach totaling $1,534,924. The funds will be from Tourist Development Tax revenue and are in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Lee County budget. They are to be used for maintenance…
Read MoreCaptiva Cruises’ ‘Lady Chadwick’ resumes regular cruises after Hurricane Ian
Captiva Cruises, a family owned and operated cruise excursion service, celebrates the return of its beloved flagship boat, Lady Chadwick, with its first public cruise since Hurricane Ian. The Lady Chadwick was severely damaged during the hurricane and has been out of commission ever since. After significant repairs, the 65-foot boat is now resuming its…
Read MoreLuminary Hotel & Co. Receives Prestigious Alice S. Marriott Award
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Luminary Hotel & Co. has been honored with the prestigious Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service, presented in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Oct. 16. The esteemed award recognizes Luminary’s exceptional efforts in organizing a rally in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian to provide aid, an example of the hotel’s unwavering…
Read MoreNational Disaster Recovery Group is in Lee County to Assess Hurricane Ian-Related Community Unmet Needs
Lee County, Fla. – The Lee County Unmet Needs Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) has requested the services of a national disaster recovery group to determine who in the community will not be able to rebuild and recover without assistance. A team of World Renew volunteers will conduct one-on-one interviews with Hurricane Ian survivors from…
Read MoreGovernment representatives applaud progress, predict long – term recovery at chamber
County reveals causeway timeline “When we say ‘long-term recovery,’ it does take a long time to recover,” Lee County Manager Dave Harner told a capacity crowd at the Sep. 27 SanCap Chamber business luncheon at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel Island. “There have been a lot of opportunities from the state that has been…
Read MoreA Sunshine State of Mind Remains Within Reach Post Hurricane Ian for Damaged Fort Myers Communities
NAPLES, FLA. — The sister communities of Kelly Greens and Coco Bay in Fort Myers, Florida, which were severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, are set to undergo a remarkable transformation thanks to a dedicated team of developers and a strategic partnership with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and the Burns Family Team of Southwest Florida. After homeowners…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity serves record 1,687 families in Lee and Hendry Counties
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties announces its most impactful year in the organization’s 40-year history, having served a record 1,687 families through affordable homeownership, housing counseling, hurricane recovery services and home repairs. During its 2022-2023 fiscal year, the organization served 66 families through affordable homeownership, marking a significant increase from the 45…
Read MoreLee Commissioners approve agreements for nearly $4.4 million in Beach and Shoreline projects
Fort Myers, FL– The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize interlocal agreements to fund 11 Lee County Beach and Shoreline projects using nearly $4.4 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue. The interlocal agreements are between Lee County and the Barrier Island Parks Society, Captiva Erosion Prevention District, City of Cape Coral, City…
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