Hurricane Ian destroys Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control headquarters; rebuild planned
What happened
Hurricane Ian destroyed the headquarters of Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control, resulting in significant losses, including trucks and buildings. The organization is now advancing plans to construct a new facility, which would include a separate chemical storage area.
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Why it matters
The rebuilding project is estimated to cost between $800,000 and $1 million, which the district plans to cover using its reserves. However, the project faces uncertainty as voters will decide in November whether to merge Fort Myers Beach and Lee County mosquito control.
Following Hurricane Ian, a race has returned to Fort Myers Beach, coinciding with the discovery that the hurricane destroyed necessary local infrastructure in Southwest Florida.
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