03/06/2026
Hurricane Milton left its mark here. Torn fencing, shattered gates, broken roofs, and palm trees ripped from the ground tell the story before a single word is spoken. But behind every damaged house is a family, a routine interrupted, and a life temporarily turned upside down.
Storms like this remind us that hurricanes aren’t just about wind speeds—they’re about people. The cost will likely reach into the millions of dollars, but the real toll is measured in the stress, rebuilding, and resilience of the community.
Florida has seen storms like this before. In the 1920s and 1930s, hurricanes such as the 1926 Miami Hurricane and the devastating 1935 Labor Day Hurricane wiped entire towns off the map when homes were far less fortified than today. Back then, the destruction was often total.
A century later, the technology is better and the buildings are stronger—but the force of nature remains the same.
The debris will be cleared. The homes will be rebuilt. And like every Florida town before it, this community will rise again. 🌴💪
