It has been about two months since Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted Southwest Florida. On Tuesday, we got a closer look at the damage to the beach and dune systems in Charlotte County.
“The damage on Manasota Key is extensive,” says Michael Poff with Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc.
The barrier island of Manasota Key saw nearly six feet of surge from Hurricane Milton, covering many of the roads with sand. It was so much sand that when piled up post-storm, it was several stories high…