10/11/2022
I apologize for the delay in updating since Hurricane Ian visited our properties. We were and are all safe in Missouri! We were hoping for more news by now, but want to share what we know.
The Fort Myers Beach condo building is still standing! Five families rode out the storm and survived! Our unit was dry and intact after the storm. There was at least 9 feet of water under the building and on the parking lot. There is damage to the lobby, the mechanical room, all the stairwell doors and the fencing. The pool house is gone along with all the houses on the street next to us, on Cottage Ave. An engineer is going to inspect the doorways and the stairs, hopefully today, to determine if it is safe to enter the building. We are grateful that over the years, our condo association board has worked very hard to keep the building aligned with best practices for hurricane protection. As soon as a structural engineer gives an all clear, work will begin! We’ll let you know!
This is one of the pictures sent from the Busch House! Only minor damage, torn screen. boat lift canvas top gone, & a few limbs down. The power and water has been restored. We have not heard from Oscar & Olivia! Those kids, they don’t write, they don’t call! We’ve heard from others in the Cape that their owls fared very well, so we have high hopes.
Think you all for your thoughts and prayers. We have been incredibly fortunate. Please continue to remember SW Florida residents. Many have lost so much, including their lives.
