In pics: Before and after images of houses destroyed in Hurricane Ian storm surge in Florida
(Credit: NOAA) An aerial view of the Shalimar Cottages & Motel on Sanibel Island
Shalimar Cottages & Motel is gone, too. Its 14 cottages and entire motel building were wiped away by the storm. At least four cottages – or what remains of them – are sitting in the street
An aerial view of beach erosion near Casa Ybel Beach Resort
Near the Casa Ybel Beach Resort, large scars in the sands are seen – the surge eroded much of the beach and dunes.
An aerial view of the Waterside Inn on Sanibel Island
Only one building remains of the Waterside Inn on the Beach. The only thing remaining of the eight buildings on the property, which encircle the swimming pool, is debris.
An aerial view of the Ocean's Reach on Sanibel Island
The roofs of the four buildings that comprise Ocean’s Reach have sustained significant damage. It’s unclear how things fared inside the buildings.
An aerial view of beach erosion near Casa Ybel Beach Resort
Near the Casa Ybel Beach Resort, large scars in the sands are seen – the surge eroded much of the beach and dunes
An aerial view of Sanibel Island Golf Club
Even though storm surge is no longer covering Sanibel, a number of homes remain underwater located on the Sanibel Island Golf Club.
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