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Thanks for watching. I am sure you are correct. This beach is very beautiful and very peaceful.

I think a lot of the residents houses are still being fixed due to the Hurricanes that have hit the area. I see many workers on the island and few people on the beach or on the streets. I know a lot of the restaurants and offices have been slowly opening back up. Will have to see if after the first of the year if more are around. A number of local beaches are still closed due to the storms.

Honestly, I think it is both. Weather is a lot cooler for some, plus there is still a lot of damage to the area. Not sure if residents are on the island or not. Will have to see after the beginning of the new year if more are around. Still a number of the local beaches are closed for any visitors and not sure when they will open.

Thank you for watching. Yes, it was perfect weather for a walk on the beach.

You are very welcome, thanks for watching. This time of the year down here in SW Fl the weather is so beautiful. I am so glad that I can bring to you a little bit of paradise for you to enjoy.

Yes it has. You can see it throughout all the videos that I have taken. I believe there is still a lot of debris in that sand and also within the sand covered by the ocean. Thanks for watching.

Yes, I know it may be hard to see on the video but there is a lot of 'stuff' in the sand. (wood, glass, bricks...) So many of the local beaches still closed around here. Not sure when others will open. Thanks as always for watching.

Yes, from what I have seen in pictures and videos there is a lot of damage around the SW FL area. As soon as the island is open for non-residents I will get over there so I can take a video.

Yes, I have seen videos and pictures of the updates to the island since Milton. Hopefully soon the island will be open for non-residents and I can get over there and take a video to post. A number of popular beaches here in SW FL have been really damaged.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and concerns. In my area, we just got our power on and internet back on. We did not loose water and had intermittent cell coverage. But my family is safe and property did not suffer any damage. We did not receive any water surge. Boca Grande on the other hand is in really bad shape. In face, they have the causeway closed and no one is allowed on the island with the exception of emergency search and rescue. I have seen some pictures and videos and it is truly sad. Please visit The Boca Beacon website and/or Facebook page as it appears it is being updated. Again, thank you so much and I hope that I will be able to venture back onto the island sooner rather than later.

You are so right !! Thanks for watching.

@@SWFlorida-Gal thanks for your video. We visited for the first time this past June. Beautiful!

@@claudiahansen4938 Glad you came to visit this year. Hope you will again. It is a beautiful beach indeed. Thank for watching.

@@SWFlorida-Gal thanks for being so welcoming!

Boca Grande? Handouts? Gtfo.

@@auburnjewels2Let TUCKER pitch in a few bucks

Why would t they deserve assistance ?

You're welcome, glad it was helpful. Hope your friend is well also. Boca Grande will bounce back as it has always done in the past. It will just take time. Thanks for watching.

Thank you. This beach is always a treasure to go too and see dolphins and search for shells and teeth. After Helene went through Beach Road was closed due to storm surge and could not get to either Stump Pass nor Englewood Beaches.

Yes, thank you for asking. The island took on quite a bit of water from the storm surge so traveling has been hindered and not safe. Hopefully I can post a video soon in the coming days.

@@SWFlorida-Gal thank goodness. We have family in englewood, we live up in North Carolina but Boca is a special place to me. Can’t seem to find any coverage or photos of boca currently. super glad you’re safe!

@@JordanFlippen The Boca Beacon newspaper on the island has been keeping their website and Facebook page updated with pictures and updates of the island and all the standing water. Hopefully soon I will venture over and get a video after the main road is cleared.

Thanks for watching. I will definitely post as I can safely do. Storm surge may become an issue as well as tornadoes from the rain bands. Access to the island is always a question when storms hit this area.

My pleasure. Glad you like.

That is a great plan indeed.

Exactly, before my time.

Love it!!

Yes, it is a great beach for sure. The restaurant opens this month. Thanks for watching.

Most definitely. Heavy rain, wind and lightening currently happening in the area. Should be like that all day long.

Sorry to hear that. Yes, it always happens like that it seems. You're most welcome and I am glad that you enjoy. Thanks for watching.

Rain is better than a hurricane!

Looking for shells always seems, I guess, to be hit and miss. One day a lot, the next day none. Thanks for the information on the shells you spotted. Hopefully you get some information when you make that call. Boca has such a beautiful beach, just like a piece of paradise.

Thank you

Yes, there were shells at the end of the island. If you watch the sunset video I recently posted that was taken at the end of the island you will get an idea of the amount. Thank you for watching.

Exactly

Thank you, it is so nice to just be able to sit back relax and enjoy it. Keep your goal in sight and you too will be living in paradise.

​@@SWFlorida-Gal, 4 and half more years till I'll be doing the same, can't wait for retirement 🙌 . I'm sure the pass has plenty of tarpon boats though 😉

@@richardpace5809 1 more boat will not matter. Stay focused and those years will go by fast. Enjoy your time though until retirement comes.

Beautiful beach. So peaceful.

@@SoonerGirlTravels It most certainly is. Thanks for watching.

Yes, this beach is extremely busy during the Memorial Day holiday. In fact, the whole island is buzzing with people and boats. Typically I think people do leave it as they find it. Some will even pick up after others. I bet you are very excited to be coming here. One thing about the beach as it is always different each time I go. That is what makes it so spectacular. Thanks for watching and enjoy the videos until you can see it first hand.

Thanks, yes the beach is beautiful. I have not yet gotten in the water this year so I can only guess from what my lower legs have felt but would say in the mid 80s.

Thank you. That is why the beach is such an amazing place, always different. I have done a few sunset videos in the past. Will try and mix it up some and get more.

Yes, the sights and sounds of the ocean is amazing. Thank you so much for watching.

Thank you for watching.

Thank you for watching.

Happy Easter. You are welcome.

OMG I love that goal and that I can be a part of helping you accomplish that. Thank you so much for saying that. You can do it.

You are probably right, it really smelled bad that day.

It was so much fun to watch it.

I know, I love to watch them. Seems like a carefree life for sure. Thanks as always for watching.

Absolutely, thanks for watching.

That is so awesome. Brought a smile to my face. Thanks for watching.

Absolutely !! Thanks for watching.

Thank you for watching and thank you for the input.

Wow, glad they are fine. It was a crazy night for sure. Yes, they looked like they were having fun surfing this morning. I can only imagine how cold the water was. Thanks for watching.

Yes, it is a beautiful sight for sure. You are very welcome. Thank you for watching. I did have a long sleeve on.