Hurricane Ian wiped out Captiva Island Inn’s 10 cottages. Four years and about $6 million later, the first five replacements are ready for guests — elevated 10 feet, dressed in familiar island colors and built for whatever comes next.
Naples City Council approved the final design for rebuilding the historic Naples Pier, including a beach patrol office, restrooms and an underwater camera for visitors. Construction on the $26.3 million project is expected to take about 1½ years.
After Hurricane Milton leveled it, Captiva’s The Mucky Duck is nearly back. The beachfront landmark aims to reopen by December ahead of its 50th anniversary.
Useppa Island has new ownership and a $35 million plan. The historic Collier Inn is being rebuilt, a temporary beachfront is coming, and leaders say the revival will preserve Old Florida charm while modernizing the island’s future.
Port Charlotte Beach Park is finally set for a rebuild. An Oct. 16 groundbreaking will launch the new rec center and pool after hurricanes caused $1.2M in damages.
