Amid 'gut-wrenching' destruction from Ian, Florida barrier island residents band together

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In the wake of Hurricane Ian, the outpouring of support from neighbors on Pine Island has been heartwarming.

In the wake of the Category 4 storm, with the bridge to Matlacha and Pine Island out, rumors abounded about the state of Pine Island. Many eschewed evacuation, opting to stay with their homes and in their community instead. While the hurricane itself did terrible damage to structures on the island, the outpouring of support from neighbors on the island has been heartwarming.

A favorite watering hole, Bert’s, is gone as well, and Island Pho, a Vietnamese soup spot that Gerber loved, is in sorry shape. “I’ve lived in Southwest Florida all my life and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Peters, 38, who was born in Estero. “It was horrifying.” “We’re helping with the people that wouldn’t be able to tolerate a ride on a military helicopter,” he said.Some Pine Islanders can be a stubborn lot, confident they can weather any storm life throws at them, including a Category 4 hurricane. Dr.

Islander Shaun Finley, who works at Low Key Tiki, shared that Smith had offered shelter to him and others during the storm. All told, 14 stayed in Smith’s home, plus Finley’s dogs.

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