Sanibel resort rebuilds stronger after Ian’s devastation

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Three years after Hurricane Ian brought devastating floodING to Southwest Florida, the Sanibel Sound resort stands as a testament to resilience, community support and the unwavering dedication of its longtime employees.

The resort, located just off Sanibel Island, faced catastrophic damage when Ian’s storm surge brought 10 to 14 feet of water to the main hotel and 6 feet to the spa facility in September 2022. The flooding reached nearly to the lobby level, destroying everything at ground level including the pool deck, dock and all landscaping.

Watch Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price’s report:

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