Post-Helene photo by Ocean’s Reach owner Danny H.
The sun always rises.
Regardless of how many shifts and twists and turns
we experience in our lives, the sun will rise tomorrow.
And it has. After the triple force threat of Debby, Helene and Milton, the sun still rose every time, illuminating our beautiful shores and reminding us just how cherished Sanibel Island is for so many.
The aftermath of the three storms, however, left behind numerous new challenges to tackle for Ocean’s Reach, each of which were disappointing, especially as we were getting “ever so close” to completing the restoration work brought about by Hurricane Ian two years ago.
Most recently, we’ve experienced minor flooding that has impacted our office and storage areas. Storm surge has also affected much of our grounds and landscaping. We’re pleased to report that there was no water intrusion experienced by the condos themselves. Elevator repairs and pool refinishing have been delayed, as unfortunately some of our vendors and contractors have also been affected by the storms.
Our staff has returned to the island as soon as possible after each storm, quickly getting to work on cleanup and repairs … and yes, it’s become a bit tiring! This latest storm left us without power and utilities for days, with some of the island still waiting.
While we’re making progress, it’s likely that our plans to reopen next month may have to be altered. Our board and management staff are busy exploring all options and trying to determine how quickly we will be able to roll out our welcome mat again.
Our office will be reaching out in the coming days to those with reservations that may be impacted by these adjustments.
As always, we truly appreciate your support and understanding during these unexpected and unforeseen times. We so look forward to welcoming you back just as soon as we can!
Below: A peek at Ocean’s Reach from a local newscast post-Milton!
