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Naples Resident Says She Feels Blessed to Have Survived the Many Hurricanes Since 1983 Naples Resident Says She Feels Blessed to Have Survived the Many Hurricanes Since 1983 Eighty-year-old Evelyn Reed has called Naples home since 1983. In that time, she’s weathered more hurricanes than most residents can recall, a testament to both her resilience and the unpredictable nature of Southwest Florida’s storm season. From the relatively minor squalls to the devastating blows, Evelyn has seen it all, and her perspective on surviving these powerful storms offers a unique insight...

Hurricane Ian survivor describes rising water in Naples, Fla, as it approached her house Hurricane Ian survivor describes rising water in Naples, Fla, as it approached her house A Naples Resident’s Account of Hurricane Ian’s Fury The roar was deafening. Not the typical wind howl of a tropical storm, but a deep, guttural sound that vibrated through the very bones of the house. For Maria Sanchez, a lifelong resident of Naples, the sound signified a shift from anxiety to sheer terror. As Hurricane Ian bore down on Collier County, the rising waters weren’t a...