Did the shell factory survive Ian?

Did the shell factory survive Ian? Park leaders said all of the animals at the nature park survived and that only one building did not withstand the force of Ian. It's important (people) come visit us, especially during the summer, because we need their help to re-vitalize is, said Pam Cronin, the owner of The Shell Factory since 1996.

Was the Ritz Carlton in Naples damaged by Ian?

PCL Construction has substantially completed renovations on the Naples, Florida, Ritz-Carlton that was damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022, the contractor announced on July 10.

Did anything on Sanibel Island survive?

Of about two hundred and fifty residents, all but eighty left the island after the storm, according to the director of the Sanibel Museum. Among the structures that survived were the Sanibel lighthouse and the two picturesque caretaker cottages beneath it, which came to symbolize the island.

Were bodies found after Ian?

Nearly four months after the storm, the remains of James Hurst were found aboard his sunken sailboat in Fort Myers Beach. The discovery came days after the remains of another missing victim were identified.

Can you still go shelling on Sanibel Island?

Because seashells are important to the islands' chain of life, and because Sanibel and Captiva are refuge islands where all life is considered precious, the State of Florida has outlawed the collecting of live shells on the island.

Did the lazy flamingo survive?

A little more than four months after Hurricane Ian devastated the Southwest Florida coastline, this is all that remains of the Lazy Flamingo and Sunset Grill, two popular restaurants at the north end of Sanibel Island, Florida.

Did the bubble room survive Ian?

Aerial photos and video of Sanibel show that The Bubble Room appears intact. Without seeing ground-level photos, it's tough to determine the extent of damage to the colorful restaurant for locals and tourists, some referring to it as the Beloved Bubble. The Bubble Room still stands!

Did the Turtle Club survive Ian?

Founded in 1998 on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort on the Gulf shore in North Naples, The Turtle Club was destroyed by storm surge. “It's pretty much toast. I hate to say it,” says co-founder Peter Tierney, who was in North Carolina when Ian hit the coast.