Days after Hurricane Milton devastated Englewood, the streets are still covered in debris with personal belongings everywhere. People in the Lemon Bay community still believe life is good even when it takes a turn for the worst.
“41 years right here,” Frank Alward said as he broke down in tears looking at what Hurricane Milton did to his home.
His wife, Sandy, lovingly held his face and told him, “You’re my best friend in the world.”
Hurricane Milton took nearly everything from The Alwards including furniture, appliances, mattresses, a car port and more but not each other.
In the 41 years they called Englewood home, the first storm they evacuated for was Milton.
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Milton destroyed home, yet tearful Englewood pair finds bright side post-storm
Alward said he had a gut instinct about this storm, so he took their important documents and what they could to their daughter’s home.
“Something in my mind told me this is going to be a whole different ball game,” Alward said.