UPDATE:Big news for the Naples Pier! On Friday, the City of Naples said it finally locked in the FEMA grant needed to start the long-awaited rebuild.
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski spoke with people at the beach who say this is the update they’ve been waiting for.Watch to hear what’s in store for the rebuild and what people think about the update:
Naples secures $11.4 million in federal funding to rebuild historic pier after Hurricane Ian
Since Hurricane Ian, the Naples Pier has sat damaged and closed, just out of reach behind fencing. For many people, it’s been a stark reminder of the destruction Ian left behind.
Now, the wait on a rebuild is one step closer to ending. The city says FEMA has granted more than $11.4 million toward a project expected to cost about $12.6 million total, clearing the way for demolition and a full rebuild…