A tiny, quaint fishing village is no match for a monster, Category 4 hurricane. We found this out a year ago when Hurricane Ian slammed the Southwest Florida coast and turned Matlacha upside down ...

Hurricane Ian's ferocious storm surge and un-relentless winds all but destroyed not only an historic place but a highly popular destination for visitors to Southwest Florida and season residents.

A tiny, quaint fishing village is no match for a monster, Category 4 hurricane. We found this out a year ago when Hurricane Ian slammed the Southwest Florida coast and turned Matlacha upside down ...

Hurricane Ian’s fury destroyed the bridge connecting Matlacha, a small fishing town in Lee County, to Pine Island and the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area. ... Tags: Hurricane Ian, Florida, Matlacha.

Two years is a long time. But for those of us that were here when Hurricane Ian slammed the Southwest Florida coastline, it almost feels like yesterday. The fact is, on Sept. 28, we will hit the ...

The Perfect Cup will open a tent giving away free coffee and raffle tickets to commemorate the anniversary of Hurricane Ian’s recovery. A Matlacha Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m ...

Matlacha was a slice of old Florida, with a laid-back vibe. Now it is a disaster zone after Hurricane Ian ripped through the island in Southwest Florida. See pictures and video.

18 months later with little rebuilt, people on Matlacha say it’s still a mess and a constant reminder of hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian brought near Category 5 winds to the Southwest region of Florida. As the islanders grabbed their items to evacuate, some others with too many pets decided to stay on the island.

MATLACHA, FLORIDA — Many of the ... 59, and her mother, Tammey, 55, watches on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Matlacha, Fla. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the coast of South West Florida as a ...

Donna LaMountain, 51, surveys damage on Pine Island Road on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Matlacha, Florida. Hurricane Ian made landfall on the coast of Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm the ...

Read full article: Hurricane Ian destroys homes, businesses in Matlacha Casey DeSantis, Florida's first lady, is asking anyone who wants to help Hurricane Ian's victims to contribute to The ...