What’s next for Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach? Slow recovery, limited visitors following devastating Hurricane Ian

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What’s next for Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach? Slow recovery, limited visitors following devastating Hurricane Ian
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Nine weeks after the Sept. 28 storm, I traveled to the Fort Myers area to see for myself, surveying the regions most impacted by Ian. It was devastating, but also heartwarming, to see so many people working hard to assist in the recovery.

This one felt different.

Glued to my screens in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, I was desperate for information about Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island, two communities I’ve come to know and love over the decades. I also explored some areas of Lee County that were less damaged by the storm and are already ready for visitors. , said the area was experiencing a record tourism year when Ian hit.“People ask me if this is my worst nightmare,” she said. “It’s worse than my worst nightmare.”

Still, she said, she is looking forward to meeting the challenges ahead – to helping Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel recover while shining a light on other, lesser-known destinations in the area. “We’re embracing this challenge,” she told me.Here, then, is what you need to know about how the islands are recovering – and when they might be ready to welcome visitors again:

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