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      Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower throughout the evening. Low 73F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

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Fort Myers unveils plaque honoring lives lost to Hurricane Ian on third anniversary
Lee County
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Fort Myers unveils plaque honoring lives lost to Hurricane Ian on third anniversary

  • Reporter: Haley Jacobs
  • Updated Sep 28, 2025

Three years after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida, the community gathered at Fort Myers City Hall to honor the lives lost and reflect on the resilience that carried the region forward.

1:43
Fort Myers community gathers to honor lives lost during Hurricane Ian
Lee County
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Fort Myers community gathers to honor lives lost during Hurricane Ian

  • Reporter: Fallon Crowell
  • Updated Sep 28, 2025

Survivors of Hurricane Ian gathered in Fort Myers to mark three years since the storm. 

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Shalimar Beach Resort reopens three years after Hurricane Ian
Gulfshore Business

Shalimar Beach Resort reopens three years after Hurricane Ian

  • By David Dorsey
  • Sep 26, 2025

Sanibel’s Shalimar Beach Resort is back. Three years after Hurricane Ian wiped it out, the 33-room beachfront property reopens Sept. 28, rebuilt stronger and marking the island’s first new hotel in decades.

Shalimar Cottages sign rebuilt Sanibel.jpeg
Gulfshore Business

Shalimar Cottages sign rebuilt Sanibel.jpeg

  • David Dorsey
  • Updated Sep 26, 2025

The new sign at Shalimar Beach Resort welcomes guests back to the Sanibel property, which will reopen Sept. 28, three years after Hurricane Ian.

Sean Niesel Shalimar Sanibel.jpeg
Gulfshore Business

Sean Niesel Shalimar Sanibel.jpeg

  • David Dorsey
  • Updated Sep 26, 2025

Sean Niesel, owner of Shalimar Beach Resort, celebrates the reopening of the 33-room property on Sanibel, rebuilt three years after Hurricane …

Shalimar cottages rebuilt on Sanibel.jpeg
Gulfshore Business

Shalimar cottages rebuilt on Sanibel.jpeg

  • David Dorsey
  • Updated Sep 26, 2025

Shalimar Beach Resort features 33 rebuilt rooms across seven buildings, designed to meet modern hurricane codes following Hurricane Ian.

2:10
"The Whale" returning to Fort Myers Beach, symbolizing resilience post-Ian
Lee County
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"The Whale" returning to Fort Myers Beach, symbolizing resilience post-Ian

  • Reporter: Fallon Crowell
  • Updated Sep 22, 2025

"The Whale," a cherished local establishment, is preparing to reopen, signaling a significant step in the island's recovery.

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Lee County reopens housing recovery program for those impacted by Hurricane Ian
Lee County
Featured

Lee County reopens housing recovery program for those impacted by Hurricane Ian

  • Reporter: Damien Alvarado
  • Updated Sep 9, 2025

Lee County has reopened applications for its Hurricane Housing Recovery Program, which aids families still grappling with Hurricane Ian's aftermath.

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Port Charlotte residents worry over drainage issues after Hurricane Ian
Charlotte County
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Port Charlotte residents worry over drainage issues after Hurricane Ian

  • Zoe Warner
  • Updated Aug 26, 2025

Residents in Port Charlotte are raising concerns about drainage issues in their neighborhood.

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Neighbors frustrated as Centennial Park remains dark three years after Hurricane Ian
Lee County
Featured

Neighbors frustrated as Centennial Park remains dark three years after Hurricane Ian

  • Haley Jacobs
  • Updated Aug 26, 2025

When the sun goes down at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers, neighbors say the park becomes dangerously dark.

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