Lee County commissioners have approved a contractor to demolish 28 unsafe structures in the county, including some on Matlacha, marking a significant step forward in the community’s recovery from Hurricane Ian nearly three years after the devastating storm.
FOX 4’s Bella Line spoke with people who live on Matlacha about the development:
‘We can’t move forward’: Lee County gives green light to demolish Ian damaged homes on Matlacha
The structures, deemed unsafe following Hurricane Ian, have remained standing as constant reminders of the destruction that changed the area forever.
“It’s depressing you see and are reminded of the devastation of several hurricanes,” said Carol Scott, president of the Matlacha Civic Association…