What beach was wiped out in Florida?

Fort Myers Beach was particularly hit hard by the 15-foot storm surge. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Few communities in the U.S. have seen the level of destruction Hurricane Ian brought to Fort Myers Beach. The town's vice mayor, Jim Atterholt, compares it to the destruction some European cities saw in World War II.



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Visitors of Fort Myers Beach can see the town is in the process of recovery, as onlookers can still see destroyed structures, debris and abandoned areas. The resilient residents of Fort Myers Beach are still in the process of rebuilding following Ian.

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At least two people died on Sanibel Island, with Mayor Holly Smith telling ABC News Live Prime Friday night there were four recorded fatalities. This is going to be a very long recovery process, Smith said.

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Much of the furniture and appliances in homes became destroyed and unusable, creating piles of trash on the roads to be taken to the landfill. The Sanibel Causeway that once welcomed residents and visitors to the island was also partially destroyed.

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Margaritaville Resort's waterfront location is the perfect spot for vacationers seeking fun in the sun, but in the aftermath of the hurricane, the island was completely underwater. While the resort did not escape unscathed, much of the structure remained standing after the storm passed.

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An estimated 6,400 people lived in the City of Sanibel as of April 2021, according to the US Census Bureau. The island is also home to a number of hotels and resorts and sees a significant amount of tourists each year.

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