WUSF 89.7 depends on donors for the funding it takes to provide you the most trusted source of news and information here in town, across our state, and around the world. DeSantis rallies support during Collier County book tour stop, Lee County dog park opens for the first time since Hurricane Ian, 2023 Naples Pride Fest gets the green light from city council, Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFLs most wanted suspects for March 1. The Category 4 storm ripped through neighborhoods like Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach last Wednesday after making landfall nearby in Cayo Costa, a barrier island off the coast of Fort Myers. FISHwith an acronym that stands for Food Programs; Island-Based; Social Services; and Helping Handscouldnt even access its building for a week, and it wasnt habitable until December. Many of the businesses have been able to rebuild in the same location, while others have had to find a new spot to set up shop. The letter is the result of the Feb. 17 call between FEMA, city officials and others. More deaths are expected as search and rescue crews continue to wade through the destruction, local officials said. Sanibel Island. Muted wood planks, once vibrant beach cottages, dammed brown rivers that now run over the islands main roadways. Here are our dispatches from Lee County: 4:04 p.m.: Residents stunned by the losses Fort Myers . The causeway was the Sanibel and Captiva islands . A displaced boat in the wake of Hurricane Ian on Sanibel Island . In this undated file photo, the Sanibel Island Causeway that connects Sanibel Island to Fort Myers, Fla., is shown. Recent City Council Action. The Sanibel Island lighthouse is seen after Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, on Sanibel Island, Fla. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee The Associated Press contributed to this report. The Sept. 28 storm brought 155 mph winds and at least a dozen feet of storm surge to . Her 16-year-old sister pleaded: I want to go home, I want to go home, I want to go home. Then the line went dead. A festival celebrating the LGBTQ community gets the green light from the Naples City Council. We had about 6 feet [of water] in our building, which devastated all the content, everything inside, Espinoza said. Most homes on Sanibel and Captiva islands are still standing, but appear to have sustained some form of roof damage, in addition to certain storm surge and flooding damage. In interviews, Schwartz said she searched for life, pedaling along unrecognizable paths and dodging remnants of the islands once charming homes. It was addressed to Mayor Holly Smith, but emailed to the city manager and citys building official/floodplain manager. October 1, 2022, 11:12 AM Aerial video shows damage to homes on Sanibel Island after Hurricane Ian on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Spustelkite Tvarkyti nuostatas nordami gauti daugiau informacijos ir valdyti savo pasirinkimus. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Based on the letter, the city will continue to use the Tax Roll Value Letter available for single-family residential properties on the LEEPAs website at https://www.leepa.org/, or an independent appraisal submitted with a Building Permit Application, to determine the pre-hurricane market value of Sanibel properties (structures). Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. The close-knit community of about 6,000 on Sanibel has coped the best way islanders know how: with humor and hope, Schwartz said. As Schwartz chased her dogs across the yard around noon, she turned to look down her driveway. SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. Wednesday marked a . The storm surge was so intense that homes up to 3 miles from the Gulf of Mexico were inundated. A cement-like mixture of sand, muck and oil cloaks everything on Sanibel Island, one of two barrier islands renowned for their sandy beaches and seashells where Hurricane Ian particularly focused its fury. On her last visit, she saw signs of a return to normalcy. She lived a half mile inland, and a wave was barreling toward her. in Fort Myers, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022. The storm led to the causeways collapse, severing Sanibel from the mainland and frustrating rescue and recovery efforts. Sanibel Island will remain cut off from the Florida mainland until major repairs can be made.Sept. Just another day in paradise, a man on a bicycle told her. ABC News' Jill Tatara contributed to this report. Hilary Swift/The New York Times via Redux. The roofs of the four buildings that comprise Oceans Reach have sustained significant damage. Copyright 2023 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. Box 809, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 | 239-472-1587 . The Sanibel Causeway re-opened ahead of schedule on Wednesday. She dragged a wheelbarrow over fallen branches to her house, where she loaded her own bird, her computer charger and her dogs ashes before trekking back. Alternatively, all property owners may obtain an appraisal from an independent appraiser to determine the market value of their structure. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. Sanibel Island officials and residents gathered Tuesday morning to see the Sanibel Island Lighthouse lit for the first time since it was nearly toppled by the category 4 storm. The sheriff's office said on Twitter that drones have been "the eyes in the sky for deputies patrolling on the ground" and been useful in search and rescue efforts. An official in Sanibel, Florida, shared an update on how Hurricane Ian has devastated his small island community. The Deadline to apply is October 23. Its unclear how things fared inside the buildings, but a significant debris field is seen behind the buildings. Sanibel Island lighthouse shines again months after Hurricane Ian Steve Owen , Assistant News Director Published: February 28, 2023, 11:46 AM Updated: February 28, 2023, 5:28 PM To view the letter, visit https://files.constantcontact.com/97af97e6001/8bb02a7a-ed17-444a-819a-d28fa6d88664.pdf. She stationed herself at the upper porchs french doors the only non-hurricane impact panes. Itd be impossible, just impossible, Cachey said. . "You know, it's about . The city supported the market values determined by LEEPA and questioned the FEMA letter, which failed to provide any specifics for its concern or recommended process for determining the market value of a residential structure. WEATHER FLORIDA TROPICAL STORM PHOTOS . The famed landmark lost one of its legs during Ian, but remained standing. At least four cottages or what remains of them are sitting in the street. A damaged causeway to Sanibel Island is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian , Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, near Sanibel Island, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Wilfredo Lee AP. City of Sanibel officials said Thursday evening they have confirmed at least two fatalities, while Smith said Friday there could be four. The wind was relentless. Tom Cachey doesnt know where hed be without help from FISH and other local support groups. The covered parking structure behind the buildings has been destroyed as well. It was addressed to Smith, but was emailed to the city manager and citys building official/floodplain manager. Entire resorts are gone, and wildlife has retreated. We focus on the seniors to age in place and the workforce that comes out here every day and may need some assistance, said Maria Espinosa, executive director of FISH at SANCAP. Parts of southwest Florida have been left unrecognizable in the wake of Hurricane Ian. They took their three dogs Beauregard, Bentley and Geordie outside as Ians outer bands passed overhead. In this undated image from Google Maps Street View, Old San Carlos Boulevard is shown in Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Before Hurricane Ian, a satellite image shows homes along Estero Blvd. Everything she has ever known was destroyed, and same here.. . A section of the damaged Sanibel Causeway seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, near Sanibel Island, Fla. Wilfredo Lee/AP Hurricane Ian initially made landfall in Florida on Wednesday afternoon near Cayo Costa. In an interactive map published Friday . This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. The slow-moving hurricane churned over the same area for so long that it was not until dawn broke on Thursday that officials would fully realize the devastation it left behind. Updated: Sep 28, 2022 / 05:13 PM EDT. Schwartz returned to the islands ruins on a private boat tied to a friends secluded dock out of sight from authorities. Sanibel is and shall remain a barrier island sanctuary. Mitchells SandCastles has also been completely destroyed. The latest news and how to stay informed. Theres weird little signs like that, you know, that things will come back, she said. Show more Show more Sanibel Reopens To The Public! The property appraiser participated in the citys community updates to explain his methodology in determining the market values of structures following Ian and provided a tutorial on how to access the information on the FEMA website. Whether its destroyed homes or simply signs letting you know the beach is closed, reminders of Hurricane Ian are bountiful on the Island. Hundreds of Sanibel residents wrote to city . Instead of food, people needed tools and equipment, so thats what FISH helped coordinate. Copyright SANIBEL-CAPTIVA - Island Reporter, Islander and Current | https://www.captivasanibel.com | 2340 Periwinkle Way P.O. Properties requiring repairs that exceed 50% of their market value must be brought into compliance with current floodplain and building code requirements. An aerial view of the Waterside Inn on Sanibel Island, Florida, before and after Hurricane Ian. As she walked streets after the surge receded, rooms were indistinguishable piles of rubble. 2023 Cable News Network. Officials in the region announced within hours of landfall that places like Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach had been "decimated" by the storm. Wednesday is the last day to participate in the WINK Feeds Families March to a Million Meals, which, thanks to you, has already surpassed its goal. Copyright 2022 WWSB. They bought cases of water and moved their cars to garages across different properties on the island. This may include a requirement to elevate a structure. The nearly 100-foot-tall tower was first lit in 1884, and was one of the first lighthouses on Floridas Gulf Coast. The letter called into question the methodology and consistency of LEEPA in determining the pre-hurricane just or market value of properties on Sanibel through LEEPAs tool. The tool referred to is the Tax Roll Value Letter that LEEPA provided for single-family residential properties following Hurricane Ian. Drone footage shows Hurricane Ian's damage to Sanibel Causeway, Travis Scott New York nightclub dispute was 'misunderstanding,' says spokesperson, Florida senator introduces bill that could get rid of state's Democratic Party, Police charge top NFL prospect Jalen Carter in connection with fatal car crash, Foreign adversaries not responsible for 'Havana syndrome,' say U.S. intel agencies, 'Shame' drove Alex Murdaugh's actions, says prosecution during closing arguments, Dateline NBC EXCLUSIVE: Friend of Maggie Murdaugh Opens Up in First Interview. Many beach cottages that lined the shores of Sanibel Island were wiped away by Hurricane Ians storm surge, new aerial imagery from NOAA shows. For the time being, Nonprofit Healthcare Network is using some money taken from other parts of its budget. A section of the causeway leading to Sanibel, Fla., in Lee County was knocked out by Hurricane Ian Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. SANIBEL, Fla. - In just a matter of weeks, Sanibel Island will reopen to the public after damages caused by Hurricane Ian. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Hurricane Ian devastated areas of southwest Florida when it swept through on Wednesday, causing catastrophic flooding, storm surge and wind damage. Support WUSF now by giving monthly, or make a one-time donation online. The recommendation would have required the city to use assessed values for structures provided by LEEPA, instead of the market value determined by LEEPA. Meteorologist Bryan Bennett. Neighborhoods previously lined with beach homes were reduced to rubble after waters from the Gulf of Mexico were pushed onto shore. Fort Myers Dunbar community banded together for mutual aid and support after Hurricane Ian in the wake of what many felt was a slow response from federal agencies. LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - New video taken by drones show the extend of the damage Hurricane Ian caused to Sanibel Island. UPDATE (Sept. 26, 2022): At about 5 p.m. today, the city of Sanibel reported that it is closely monitoring Hurricane Ian. Is The Island Ready. Dated Feb. 17, the letter was not received by city officials until the morning of Feb. 18 when it was forwarded to the city manager by the Florida DEM director. Residents of Sanibel Island finally get to return home following Hurricane Ian's damage. including Sanibel Island, the weather was perfect on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2022 for the . It was out of commission until now. An aerial view of beach erosion near Casa Ybel Beach Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida, before and after Hurricane Ian. Post-storm landscape restoration lecture planned. Its 14 cottages and entire motel building were wiped away by the storm. An aerial view of the Ocean's Reach on Sanibel Island, Florida, before and after Hurricane Ian. At a Thursday night news conference, the officials said members of at least 200 households remained on the island. Everybody either knows each other or of each other, so people were doing whatever they could to help.. Florida is rebuilding its only connecting bridge, which Gov. On Feb. 17, city officials participated in a call with FEMA and the others to reach a resolution. On Thursday night,. Come on, girl, you can hang in there, she told her house as she prayed for the storm to stop. An aerial view of Sanibel Island Golf Club, Florida, before and after Hurricane Ian. People in its path. Schwartz bolted inside to save what she could: her jewelry box, the ashes of a former pet dog, her phone. Many watched weather updates hundreds of miles away and went more than 24 hours without knowing whether their family members survived. "There were so many calls from around the world wondering about this iconic beacon that is such a symbol to Sanibel, and it's a piece of so many people's hearts," she said. All Rights Reserved. Think of it as a brain in a box. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Parts of the Sanibel Causeway, the only road to and from Sanibel Island, were completely wiped out by the storm earlier this week. Steve Owen is the Assistant News Director at WPLG, and helps lead the daily news operations. Hurricane Ian has left a path of destruction in Southwest Florida,. Those streets would have been gridlocked by bands of nature-loving tourists in a few months. By Monday, the death toll in Florida as a result of Ian had risen to at least 94 people -- a large portion of whom were located in Lee County, according to an ABC News tally that was compiled through several sources, including the state Medical Examiners Commission, and direct contact with the sheriffs departments in certain counties. Drone video shows Hurricane Ian's damage to the Sanibel Causeway. Near the Casa. SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. One of Southwest Floridas most famous landmarks is shining bright again after it was badly damaged during Hurricane Ian. News & Announcements. Then Hurricane Ian slammed on the brakes. In Punta Gorda, Florida, about 25 miles north of Fort Myers, a line of trees in front of a home near Charlotte Harbor was almost completely stripped of their branches from the dangerously high winds. It will still be about four months before he can even move back into his house, but its a step forward. Even though storm surge is no longer covering Sanibel, a number of homes remain underwater located on the Sanibel Island Golf Club. Destruction from Hurricane Ian is shown in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., on Sept. 29, 2022. It was just devastating to see how much destruction God could bring upon us.. Im a believer now.. More than 500 people have been transported to Fort Myers this week, he said. The U.S. Coast Guard also replaced the light following the destruction of the Category 4 hurricane that ranks among the 10 costliest in U.S. history. Even [], As medicine continues to get involved with more advanced technology, more specialties use aspects of artificial intelligence as a diagnostic tool. Storm surge in the area was expected to reach up to 18 feet (5.5 metres) in the Fort Myers area, the highest storm surge expected. Calls were answered with disbelief, then tears. The Sanibel Island lighthouse lit up again for the first time in five months on Tuesday morning. Parts of southwest Florida have been left unrecognizable in the wake of Hurricane Ian. This is a FREE, NO COST program; a contractor will install a fiber-reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting to protect a storm-damaged roof until a homeowner can make permanent repairs. She ran into other survivors some stepping barefoot over power lines, branches and shards of glass and collected their phone numbers. 2. All rights reserved. More. Staggering Destruction On Sanibel Island - Videos from The Weather Channel Staggering Destruction On Sanibel Island October 26, 2022 The Lee County Sheriff's Office vowed to "rebuild our. WUSF is part of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, which provides up-to-the minute weather and news reports during severe weather events on radio, online and on social media for 13 Florida Public Media stations. Electrical repairs were completed earlier this month on Sanibels iconic lighthouse, which began operation in 1884. Cachey took advantage of a drywall giveaway that FISHof SANCAP hosted. On Florida's Islands, Scenes of Paradise Lost, Maybe for Good On Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island and Pine Island, cherished landmarks and an easygoing existence were obliterated by Hurricane. The Sanibel Island lighthouse is seen after Hurricane Ian, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, on Sanibel Island, Fla. . SANIBEL, Fla. - Local 10 News got an aerial tour of Sanibel and Captiva islands Friday, as residents continued to clean up from the utter devastation left behind from Hurricane Ian. Several of them now fill the empty spots at the Bell Tower [], Tuesday marks five months since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida with full force, changing lives in the community forever. The letter also strongly recommended that the city not use the LEEPA tool in determining the pre-storm market value of homes. But once locals spotted the Sanibel Lighthouse from the mainland missing a leg but still standing it became a symbol of resilience. Feb. 28 marks five months since Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida, destroying lives, homes, and businesses. She found phone service at the edge of the collapsed causeway and made calls to loved ones, both her own and those of strangers. The city reported that the city council and city staff engaged in communications with federal and state delegation members, LEEPA, county elected and administration officials, elected and administration officials from other cities in the county and Florida Division of Emergency Management to resolve the matter. Damage in Sanibel Island and other barrier islands PHOTO: A damaged causeway to Sanibel Island is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Sept. 29, 2022, near Sanibel Island, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee/AP) Hurricane Ian destroyed a section of the Sanibel Causeway connecting Sanibel Island and Captiva with mainland Florida, preventing all access for ground vehicles. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? His family home on Sanibel was flooded by 7 feet of water and suffered wind damage. This is what she and others saw, some of the earliest eyewitness reports from the small island of about 6,000 that remains unreachable by vehicle. Most homes on Sanibel and Captiva islands are still standing, but appear to have sustained some form of roof damage, in addition to certain storm surge and flooding damage. 29, 2022. Sign-up by calling 888-766-3258; visit Operation Blue Roof; or go to a mobile . Hurricane Ian destroyed several portions of the Sanibel Causeway, the series of bridges that connects mainland Florida to Sanibel Island which is home to some 6,500 people and located just. Sanibel Island officials said two people died as a result of the hurricane. MIAMI - Sanibel Island has reopened to visitors. The sheriff's office said on. NCH gastroenterologist Dr. Mazen Albeldawi uses the GI Genius to enhance the reads of his [], On Wednesday afternoon, a new tool was put in the Gulf of Mexico to monitor the water and support Red Tide research, human health, and the ecosystem. But the team in Immokalee told WINK News they will continue their important work no matter what. But once locals spotted the Sanibel Lighthouse from the mainland - missing a leg but still standing - it became a symbol of resilience. As Smith looked at the island's lighthouse as the sun began to rise Tuesday, she remembered all the calls, texts, and emails from residents following Ian on the condition of the recognizable lantern of light. WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | If youre in the Sanibel/Captiva area and in need of resources or assistance, visit the FISH of SANCAP website. 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