FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — A giant a part of Southwest Florida’s charm is about to obtain some huge funding.
Beaches that have been closely impacted by Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole will be getting some remedy, with cash on the way in which to assist renourish them.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis introduced hundreds of thousands of {dollars} in funding will assist seaside renourishment. That contains Lee County scorching spot favorites like Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
News that is bringing a smile to those that love the water.
“Our hearts just ache for the residents and the people who love Fort Myers.”
On Fort Myers Beach, some beachgoers are still in shock almost four months after Hurricane Ian.
“You can inform there’s somewhat little bit of progress made, however there’s a lot particles and so many different issues that simply need to be finished,” mentioned Jennifer and Cameron Mayhill, who’re visiting from Indiana.
What will be finished is funding as Governor DeSantis introduced a $100 million now going in direction of seaside restoration throughout the state. With greater than $23 going to Lee County and greater than $2 million going to Collier County.
“It’s just necessary to get life back to normal here,” said Cameron Mayhill.
And there are signs of normal, as people gather for a typical Southwest Florida sunset.
“It’s good to see the resurgence come back. I do know it will be sluggish, I do know it’ll look completely different, I hope it does not lose it is catchiness.”
Sally Gruber and her husband Mark have been visiting Fort Myers Beach for 40 years.
“We have seen the growth over the years, but we haven’t seen this devastation.”
The money awarded by the Governor will help go towards building back beaches destroyed or eroded because of Ian and Nicole. Bringing back some much needed sand to Southwest Florida shores. A move welcomed by the Grubers.
“That is superb news,” said Sally. “I’d be completely happy to see it bring back this, Sanibel, Captiva and all back to the place they have been. They all three have suffered devastating losses.”
The new sand can be anticipated to offer an improved buffer between storm waves and land appearing as a barrier.
“We are big beach lovers and it will be wonderful to see this area come back to a beautiful state,” mentioned Jennifer Mayhill.
Keeping these beachgoers eager for much more picturesque sunsets like tonight’s.
“I think it’ll come back bigger,” said Sally. “I hope it comes back better, but I sure loved it the way it was.”