Boca Grande & Little Gasparilla Island After Hurricane Ian

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Күн бұрын

This video shows Little Gasparilla Island and some marinas in Boca Grande after Hurricane Ian came through.
I went down there to help with the cleanup efforts and thought I'd make this video for those who haven't yet been able to check on their belongings or their boat storage facilities.
Here's what you'll see in this video:
- Palm Harbor Marina
- Eldred's Marina
- Little Gasparilla homes (from north canal down to the southern point)
- Gasparilla Marina
- Boca Grande (aka - Millers) Marina
- Whidden's Marina
Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has been impacted by this storm.
Please make sure to donate money and/or time to the organizations who are out helping rescue those in need and for those who are cleaning up debris.
Here are a couple that could surely use some extra support:
- Florida Disaster Fund
- American Red Cross
Please leave a comment below for any other organizations that would be good to donate to.

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@softsouthernknight Жыл бұрын

Whoever built some of the piers, they were really skilled. Amazing that they held up.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

So crazy to see!

@calistalodge499 Жыл бұрын

I grew up on this island and Doc Shep is my Dad. So glad everyone is safe

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

This place holds tons of memories for lots of people!

@lonewolflou2457 Жыл бұрын

Keeping Florida in our prayers.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the prayers!

@shivermetimbers4102 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, from a local follower.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@LindsayLola_ Жыл бұрын

Great footage! Thanks for sharing!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sample0981 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Luke! So sad

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Very sad!

@chrisferrera8493 Жыл бұрын

My heart breaks seeing this footage. Me and my family have vacationed there and absolutely love the island. Thanks for taking this video and best of luck with your recovery.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

That island holds a lot of memories for a lot of people! Thank you for your support!

@thomascrawford114 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Prayers for everyone there!!!!!!!!!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ridingwilding760 Жыл бұрын

My sister and brother-in-law are one of the lucky ones. Their house is standing with what they describe as livable damages. However after the electricity came back their septic system is messed up. They have to use neighbors accommodations. They are retired living on LGI they are very grateful and impressed with the volunteers that have come to help restore order.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear they are ok and made it through safely.

@littlegasparillaisland Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing attention to our wonderful island and community.🏝

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@LaurenWise Жыл бұрын

Great video - well done. Very sad to see the damage.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and we can't wait to see it rebuilt and better than ever!

@pakde8002 Жыл бұрын

It's really striking how bad some buildings and docks were affected while others look to be in really good shape. Don't scrimp on building materials or upgrading existing properties, don't stretch the building codes or choose builders who have less than a stellar reputation.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

It is crazy to see!

@ReachTheMassesLakeland Жыл бұрын

thank you, I shared on some of my ministry pages for others to view. Thank you everyone who has been praing for all of us In Florida

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the info as well as for the prayers!

@bobbyk3469 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. Wishing FLA the best from NY. Stay strong, Stay Salt Strong.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We appreciate it! Thank you!

@johnmoore3504 Жыл бұрын

Our mobile home in St James City is still standing by some miracle. Plan on heading over next weekend to get a tarp up because the NOAA images show roof damage. The trailer was about 8 feet above high tide. From the pictures a neighbor took it doesn’t look like surge got in.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Glad you had minimal damage! Travel safe and take care!

@XXX_xxxxxxxx Жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading this. Some of the best years of my life were spent here!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We agree! Thank you for checking it out!

@111day1 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! I’d like to see a vid of the gulf side of gasparilla.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We will try to get back out there soon!

@lynnsylvester8223 Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong Have you seen After Dune Delight? Did it make it?

@FreedomYak Жыл бұрын

Prayers to all those that have lost. I hope our SaltStrong family are all safe and well. The coast here a little farther south is unrecognizable. Haven’t been able to get on the water yet. Stay safe.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@laughinatyou63 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable amount of damage very sad but Floridians strong we will get through this prayers for all that have lost this round to Mother Nature. Any one seen or heard about Everglades city?

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We have not seen much on that area, if we do we will update!

@beachbrovlogs Жыл бұрын

Hi from Virginia Beach!!🏖😢

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Hello!

@jeanlong5965 Жыл бұрын

Keeping our friends and family in our thoughts and prayers.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Agree! Thanks for the prayers!

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

It is sad to see all the devastation, from Hurricane Ian. Our hope and prayers go out to everyone who stayed, and survived, and everyone else returning home! As you approached those marinas, I could help but think of all the sunken debris, and fuel and oils getting into the water. We are glad you guys are safe, and wish the best for you all, as you rebuild your lives!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you and we appreciate the support!

@adamwells1740 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update, our long time rental is totaled. We were coming down Tuesday for a stay, so sad!!🙏

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We are so sorry to hear this!

@adamwells1740 Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong Yeah I was looking forward all year to the Fishing, but it’s just a vacation for me and my family, I feel so bad for all the people who lost so much and praying for a quick recovery!!❤️👍🙏

@dubdogfishing3473 Жыл бұрын

My family owns the house on the point of the north canal. We completely lost the house and found the roof 100 yards away in a front yard. Our couch was also found at the very end of the canal. A lot of great memories made there its sad to see it go. Also my mom says she was friends with Joe in high school (cherilyn walker)!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We are so sorry to hear that! We hope they can rebuilt and make. new memories there!

@gd3design63 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke! ❤Salt💪

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@redsky8509 Жыл бұрын

very sad to see, thankyou for doing this to let people see.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

So sad to see!

@scottcooner6985 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

Lets just hope this is the LAST hurricane, this year!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@ricks2907 Жыл бұрын

Such devistation prayers up my friends Ricky 💃🕺🎵🐈‍⬛🎸

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Agree! So sad to see!

@bigkahuna7955 Жыл бұрын

of course you went Luke...good job buddy! I just power 1 hr ago on Palma Sola Bay. Anna Maria took some hits too...most don't have power yet, the marina off the cortez bridge has some pretty badly damaged boats....the fishing villiage looks pretty good close to the Coast Guard Station.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Glad you got power restored. The whole area was affected, so sad to see.

@Hurricane0721 Жыл бұрын

That damage was pretty catastrophic! Even the buildings that look like they stood up to the wind may have taken a bad hit by the storm surge. It’s just sad that such a pretty island took such a devastating hit.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We agree!

@comfortablynumb9342 Жыл бұрын

The last time I was down there right after a storm there were 1000s of dead mullet and quite a few snook floating dead in the canals. There were a couple other bay species too. I don't know what killed them but it doesn't look like it happened this time. It was brutal, like red tide without the lung irritation. All the loss and destruction is really sad to see, but at least the fish are okay. So far.

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

It could have been all the fresh water, or oil and fuel, that killed the fish?! Or just being beaten to death, during the hurricane?

@comfortablynumb9342 Жыл бұрын

@@chrissewell1608 I don't know. I remember being surprised by all the dead fish but nobody knew what killed them. I doubt it was fuel because there's got to be more fuel in the water this time. It's a good question and I don't know the answer but I'd like to.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, it is sad to see but hopefully will be rebuilt over time.

@CosmicFishbowl Жыл бұрын

Looks like a lot of the homes built on stilts did ok. I’m sure they still have a fair amount of wind damage but at least they avoided the surge.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

It was so heartbreaking to see!

@grantwhitcomb7737 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing all the unfortunate damage of people's life. I'm a retiring firefighter from Stuart and Jensen Beach. I have recently purchased a Dragonfly Classic 17' skiff. I have had dreams to get over to these areas to fish....😥😔 it's going to be awhile for those dreams. Is the there anything as Salt Strong members we can do to help put something together for the residents?

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We are working on putting together a plan to help, thanks for the support!

@steveskeylimepie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Luke. Sad to see the damages, but I have to wonder: if this area (and much of Waterfront Florida) had adopted the Monroe (County) Doctrine, I don’t think we’d be looking at losses like this. Unfortunately our politicians have given way to the building lobbies to allow stick (frame) and modular construction. Did you notice a disparity in damages from stick vs CBS construction? Either way, let’s hope loss of life is minimal, and everyone’s boats are have survived. 🙏 ❤

@pakde8002 Жыл бұрын

Hurricane and tornado zones are no place for poor construction menthods. Insurance is just a backup plan. Unfortunately between insurance and vagaries of a tourist based economy a lot of people can't make upgrades or try to cut corners.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, it is really sad to see. Most of the homes on the island are wood frame.

@1theredrooster Жыл бұрын

Ian was a freaking gut punch from hell

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We agree! So sad to see!

@steveokoren4059 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I can not watch this video. I have seen enough of these videos on the news. I would hope Salt Strong would gather its members to support the devastation this hurricane released on Fort Myers and surrounding areas.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We are working on helping more and we appreciate your support!

@vahallarising0114 Жыл бұрын

so sorry to see all the destruction, playing for all .

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the prayers!

@1theredrooster Жыл бұрын

If those mangled trees had bark before and now they are stripped bare, that would be indicative of +150 MPH winds blasting through there.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

The wind was high for sure! It is so crazy to see!

@ienjoy8008s Жыл бұрын

hey man, appreciate the video is gasparilla marina functional, we have a boat there and they are not taking calls or updating social media on the situation, we are trying to come down to make it little gasparilla but it hinges on the marina being active. Thank you!

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

There is no power or internet in that area when we last checked.

@ienjoy8008s Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong Thank you!

@royaleevangeline2038 Жыл бұрын

Did Boca Grande get a storm surge? Some of these buildings that look like they faired well with the wind could have been completely gutted on the inside by surge.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We don't have much info on that area at this time.

@ernestblum5361 Жыл бұрын

Luke...I live in Cape Coral, but got lucky for sure. The area got creamed. Just wondering...did you get to your destination by boat or trailer it to the area? The scuttlebutt has been that the water is dangerously cluttered with debris. Did you find this to be so on your journey?

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu. Note: If you don't see the exact answer you're looking for, just leave a comment in the post that most closely matches up with your search and one of our coaches will respond to your question... our coaches only make time to answer questions that get submitted to our website.

@LoadedUpandTraveling Жыл бұрын

Did the lighthouses on the southern tip make it?

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We do not have any information on that area at this time.

@roxywarner3530 Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong The Gasparilla Lighthouse on Boca Grande, unfortunately, sustained structural damage and will be closed the rest of season 2022 until a restoration can be completed. However we still do not know the status of the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse built in 1890 where I volunteer as a tour guide for the museum. Fingers crossed we will be able to re-open in November!!! Fingers crossed! It appears to have sustained quite a bit of cosmetic damage on the outside- but engineers & Coast Guard will decide if our Lighthouse will be safe to re-open to public! Fingers crossed!.

@JT_70 Жыл бұрын

Comparable to how Hurricane Ida totally destroyed almost every building on Grand Isle, La and left several feet of sand in the streets last year.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

It is horrible for sure!

@tylerread1068 Жыл бұрын

These are my home fishin grounds. Need a break from the cleanup. Any chance there are fish to be caught yet?

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We haven't been out to fish that area yet but we sure hope so!

@michaelstewart399 Жыл бұрын

What about thornton key stump pass the palm island resort ??? Watching from the philippines

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We do apologize as we do not have any information at that area at this time.

@michaelstewart399 Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong thank you

@thoreau7 Жыл бұрын

Whats the scoop on Cayo Costa? Thanks

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We don't have any info on that area at this time. Sorry we can't help further.

@Dragonfly657 Жыл бұрын

Why is the screen not wide? You have to change the setting. It’s hard to watch a video looking through a key hole

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We do apologize as this maybe a setting on your computer.

@b-a4798 Жыл бұрын

What happened to the light house ? I assume totally destroyed .

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

We don't have any info on that area currently.

@floridaman727 Жыл бұрын

Heading down to ft Myers with gas and water in the am.

@Saltstrong Жыл бұрын

Stay safe and thank you for what you are doing!

@floridaman727 Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong it was hard man. I live in Dunedin and it’s crazy to see how close we came. Infrastructure is wiped out. I’m heading back down Wednesday with a lot more gas and water. Thinking about picking up a couple hundred chic fil a sandwiches for all the guys in uniform. They could use something more than a granola bar or two.

@floridaman727 Жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong I’m regrouping tomorrow and forming a better plan. Unfortunately I had to leave because I would’ve run out of gas myself. Didn’t even make it to health park. Let me know if you want to be a part of it.