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The Monday after Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, a group of 5 created the grassroots organization, Rebuild SWFL, to aid the devastation in areas around Southwest Florida that were overlooked.

Storm debris collection in Charlotte County officially concluded operations February 11.

The Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) developed a four-stage recovery campaign to promote tourism in Lee County by spreading excitement as the current focus. “The goal is to show that the destination is bouncing back,” Tamara Pigott, the director of VCB said. “While things may not be “normal” just yet, there is still an opportunity to have an enjoyable experience and support the community they’ve so enjoyed visiting in the past.”

To see the progress of the final pass and where the pass has been completed, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/debris. Dec. 31 was the last day to put storm debris in the right of way for pickup.

Lee County’s debris-hauling contractor will continue collections of storm debris in other areas.

The county’s debris-hauling contractor will continue collections of storm debris in other areas

The storm debris drop-off site at Placida West Boat Ramp, 12560 Placida Road in Placida will remain open as will the mini-transfer facilities at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd., in Port Charlotte and 7070 Environmental Way in Englewood. All three sites are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Lee County’s debris-hauling contractor will continue collections of storm debris in other areas

Lee County Solid Waste will close the remaining public drop-off sites for Hurricane Ian storm debris at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the San Carlos Utility Site, 18078 Cypress Point Road, Fort Myers and at the Shell Factory, 2805 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers.

Despite the amount of debris collected, homeowners across Lee County are struggling with the amount of time it has taken to collect the endless piles of debris.