Episode 88: Ft. Myers Beach Post Hurricane Ian (Virtual Shelling and Beach Walk!)

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It's been a little over 3 months since Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida and decimated Fort Myers Beach. Today was my first beach walk in Lee County since the storm. We'll check out what's left of the Pier, and explore the North end of the island. It was great seeing sea life, live shells and shore birds returning to the area.
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7 сен 2024

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@maggieslifeisawildride512 Год назад

I know there is an overwhelming sadness seeing all the damage and lost businesses and homes but just seeing those live critters and dolphins breathes a bit of hope into the picture. The beaches will come back...different but the beach changes every day anyway. Thank you for bringing us all along. ♥

@virtualshelling Год назад

Absolutely! All of the buildings can be re-built, but the wildlife truly was wonderful to see! Thanks for watching!

@kathyjund7212 Год назад

Such sadness and destruction..but the beauty of the water sand and life inspires things will get better..my vacation of a lifetime in 2009 was spent at fmb! I'll never forget it! Thank you so much Laura..

@virtualshelling Год назад

2009 was a great year ❤️ you’ll get back down and have another wonderful time! Thanks for watching, Kathy!

@paulineamiott9423 Год назад

As always thanks for all you do.

@virtualshelling Год назад

Awww it's truly my pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoy it!

@shannonnakamura9932 Год назад

I was planning a trip there when the hurricane hit. So I never got to see it before. I did go to Sanibel so I have those wonderful memories. Thanks for the video!

@virtualshelling Год назад

I'm sorry you had to cancel your trip, Shannon! I do hope you get to visit Ft. Myers Beach one day! It will still be wonderful! Happy Shelling!

@bonniephelps6281 Год назад

On a recent boat tour with one of the commercial groups we were able to shell on one of the islands. Seeing the wildlife, live shells and resilience of residents was definitely inspiring. With good conservation and positive attitudes, Floridian residents will bounce back.

@virtualshelling Год назад

Absolutely! Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support!

@nursek931 Год назад

I do hope where you live,you did not have damage. It’s so sad. I pray for that area to bounce back better than ever. ❤

@virtualshelling Год назад

Thank you so much, I appreciate your support!

@kathyharshbarger4246 Год назад

Thank you for sharing. I used to spend a lot of time there. My parents had a place across the bridge when they were alive. It sure breaks my heart to see it now. But I know that they will come back strong as well as Sanibel! Stay strong Laura, love you and your videos ❣️

@virtualshelling Год назад

Absolutely! They will rebuild stronger! It will be different, but it will once again be a wonderful paradise! It will just take some time. Thanks for watching, Kathy!

@wandabrown3964 Год назад

Thanks for the update

@virtualshelling Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@pattyvalinote4612 Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Be careful walking out there!

@virtualshelling Год назад

Thank you for watching, Patty! I appreciate your support!

@fredamoore1743 Год назад

You sound like you have a cold! I would give anything to be able to help with the clean up. Did it twice on Edisto Island. It's devastating. But as hard as our island was hit it came back to life. You guys got it so much worse but although it may never quite be the same, it will come back. It takes a long time. It took almost a year to get to some places on Edisto. My heart feels for you but it is still beautiful to me. I think of you and the islands every day.😍💖 Love and Hugs

@virtualshelling Год назад

Thanks for watching, sweet Freda! I appreciate your friendship and thoughts so much! ♥

@bonnerdebbie Год назад

Thanks Laura!

@virtualshelling Год назад

Thank YOU, Debbie!

@ztag1p Год назад

Thank you so much for this update; I really appreciate it. If I could ask a favor for your subsequent videos; if possible could you pan a little more slowly? It makes it easier to see what you’re seeing and doesn’t make my head spin. I don’t know why, but when videographers pan quickly, I have to shut my eyes or look away so I my head doesn’t feel funny. Maybe that’s just me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@virtualshelling Год назад

Thanks for watching! I will say I have filmed hundreds of hours of virtual shelling - it's literally back breaking, and very hard to film "slowly". What feels like a turtle crawl can still be too fast. I do the best I can (I'm not National Geographic with fancy camera equipment, it's just me and my cell phone lol) so I do try my best between the wind, and my no-longer-young body trying to crouch down and pan slowly! I do try my best and I do remind myself to try and slow down while I'm filming. Thanks for your feedback, it is always appreciated! ♥

@ztag1p Год назад

@@virtualshelling Wow, having never done what your job, I have a new appreciation for how hard it is. Thank you for explaining. I’ll just close my eyes and peek now and then, haha. Thanks again.

@carolwise547 Год назад

It must be so hard for you to see the changes

@virtualshelling Год назад

Life is about change. My own life has changed 100% in the last 7 months. Nothing in my life is the same except the car I drive. But sometimes things fall apart so better things can fall into place, I truly believe that. ♥

@floridamimi6629 Год назад

@@virtualshelling😢 Sending positive energy and good vibes to you💖 I've been missing all of your awesome videos. Thanks for this update!

@carolwise547 Год назад

Change can be hard but help us to grow and appreciate all that we have each day. I think about you often and if I get back to Florida will see if we can’t take an adventure together. Keep up the good work.