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In the months after Hurricane Ian made landfall, residents in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, and Sanibel, Florida have struggled to navigate insurance claims, building permits, and government aid as they rebuild their lives.
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Both eagles vanished, E21 for nearly five days and E22 overnight. But both are now back in the nest.
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The beach town is known for its quaint, colorful shops and homes. Many people are embracing the reputation and creating art from the hurricane debris that still litters the island.
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Florida’s barrier islands have always been worth the risk to the hundreds of thousands of people living on them. After Hurricane Ian, will Southwest Florida’s islands ever be the same?
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A new data analysis shows that population is surging on Florida’s barrier islands despite rising seas and worsening storms. Florida politics and policies continue to champion the growth.
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On Monday, the eaglets, E21 and E22, stretched their wings and spent time on the branches outside the nest. They are preparing to fledge (or take their first flight).
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Hurricane Ian struck Southwest Florida in the same place where Florida’s powerful Calusa natives lived over 2,000 years ago. From dealing with sea level fluctuations to a massive hurricane around A.D. 300, their fishing and building adaptations can teach us about dealing with coastal change.
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Nearly every building on the barrier island in Southwest Florida was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ian's 15-foot storm surge. It's left the town with almost a clean slate for redevelopment.
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This artist has reimagined the debris as unique paintings and mermaids.
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Paradise Tattoo’s global clientele has shown its support as its owners search for a new location for their business.
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Despite laws precluding the artificial feeding of bald eagles, and the fact that the nest is in private property, some people remain adamant that the birds need help.
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A sign professing “We miss you Harriet" was placed Sunday on the fencing surrounding the horse pasture where the nesting tree is located along Bayshore Road.