In Longboat’s lowest areas, Helene’s storm surge smothered family homes

Walking around the Village, one of Longboat Key’s lowest-lying areas, reminders of Hurricane Helene’s damage were everywhere. Piles of water-logged wooden furniture, mattresses, photo albums and rolled-up rugs lined the streets five days after the storm passed. Chris Udermann and his wife, Susan, worked hard the Tuesday after…

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