Longboat residents raise houses, foundations in storm rebuild

The water in Michael and Kelly O’Brien’s Longboat Key home was 4 feet above the baseboards after Hurricane Helene barged in.

With extensive flood damage, the O’Briens began the process of rebuilding their home on North Shore Road.

While they’re at it, they’re lifting the house 12 feet off the ground…

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