I am a native Floridian and have so many memories here. At 15 years old a friend and i spent every singly day at Johns pass. The shops knew us, they fed us, they gave us free soda and great conversation. We were good kids just making memories! I'm devastated 😭😭😭. On the other hand, just like you said, there are no other people like Floridians. We stand together. Youre smile after showing the world the devistion speaks volumes. ❤🥰 My husband and I moved to South Carolina for 6 years and missed that bond. We told everyone that Florida beach people are a different breed. You could be homeless, walking barefoot with abackpack on yoour shoulder and someone will stop you, give youva ride to their house, feed youva home cooked meal, and if you feel safe offer you a place to sleep for the night. These are my people ❤❤❤
So sorry to see this devastation!, former Mad Beach resident and still come "home " when I can. This is heart breaking! No doubt this resilient awesome community will make a come back stronger than ever.
The "Pass" as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name. Exactly 176 years, to the day. Great memories.
Many passes on barrier Islands were the open or closed by hurricanes in the past .in Sarasota midnight pass, it was unnatural closed by human activity the state spends billions of dollars to replenish sand that moved by nature but rich people get the tax payer to fight a losing battle...or talk to the dutch.on how to really do it.
I am from Louisiana, and I have experienced something similar with Hurricane Ida which was the same strength as Helene. This recovery will be a hard one, so my prayers go out to you, Floridians.
We were just at Hubbard’s Marina and St. John’s Pass last Sept. We had a wonderful time! The Hubbard’s Marina folks were great (sunset cruise) and we had one of our most memorable and fun family evenings at the Pirates’ Pub & Grub. Our hearts and prayers are will you all! 🙏🙏
We have been visiting John’s Pass every time we come down to Florida. We shop and enjoy everything about it. We evacuated Sirata Resort on Wednesday and late afternoon stopped by John’s Pass for a drink and the view before we headed back north. I am saddened by the loss. Praying for everyone and all of the business. Will they rebuild?
Nope... those hurricanes will keep happening evermore. Helene was a point blank shot that went from disturbance in the Gulf to killer monster in 3 days. The next one might only take 2 and aim straight for Tampa. This one was just a glancing blow... Time to rethink living in a natural disaster prone area.
@@nereanimEven as a born and raised Floridian I was shocked at the speed this hurricane developed and smashed into us. On Tuesday it didn't even have a name, and on Thursday it was devastating communities along the Big bend. I have family up in western North Carolina, in the appalachians, and this storm system in the last 3 days has absolutely devastated areas up there through flooding as well. Rivers and creeks overflowing their banks by 6, 10 ft. Flooding historic downtown areas, they're saying this is like a one in 150 years storm as far as damage goes in that area. The speed that it showed up and the fact that there are already three more disturbances out there right now is really not fun to think about.
I used to live in Mad beach in the 80’s. My family owned a jewelry and gift shop in Johns Pass. We were just looking at opening a new shop there now that we’re retired. So sad to see this..prayers for the whole community 🙏
I feel for you all. We went through Ian here in SWFL. Floridians are tuff people and always help one another in crisis. God bless you all during this difficult time.
Fort Myers here. We just had our first family vacation in a long time and visited John’s pass. Our hearts are with you all. It truly warms my heart to see you have such a positive attitude about everything! We will be back up the moment you all are ready for tourists again! Florida Stong❤
We are Floridians and visit here often very beautiful family friendly environment. Sad to see this and everyone hit by this devastating storm. God bless
Outstanding attitude in the middle of devastation. All the best for your families and employees. People will be so happy and glad to support your business when it's built back up again!
Much ❤ to you all there. Former IRB resident here (now just West of Cocoa Beach). 💔 for this. 🙏 you get back up and running very quickly. Thank you for the coverage.
Me too Melanie. Whenever my family or friends came down from Alabama and Tennessee, John's Pass was the first place they wanted me to take them. Captain Hubbard is confident it will be back better than before, but it will won't be the same.
Love and prayers to Mad Beach. I moved to Florida quite a few years ago now and Mad Beach/John's Pass are my favorite places to go for tourist watching.
I lived 3 blocks away from the pass for 22 years and grew up on Madeira Beach. This is so devastating and heartbreaking! Almost like a bad dream. I know the community will come together and make it better and stronger than ever! Thank you for this video, y’all are in my thoughts and prayers!
This is so depressing. I've been coming here since a kid even just had my honeymoon here. We always stay in treasure island and frequently visit johns pass. So sad to see the devastating damage. I hope they can be rebuilt. 😢😢😢
We just visited there 2 months ago and had dinner downstairs in Caddy’s. We live on the East coast of Florida. This is so surreal to see. I’m grateful we were spared this time
Beyond saddening of what just happened to one of the most beautiful areas of Florida. This is my wife and I favorite place to visit. Once opened again, we will support and spend as much time as possible in the future.
Thanks for sharing. I worked at Johns Pass, and this is hard to watch, but we new it was always likely to someday happen. Hoping eveyone bounces back asap🙏
Dang guys I am so sorry to hear and see this... I cant wait to see you guys get back up and running. I will book a trip for sure!! Glad you got the ladies (boats) out of harms way.
I want all the money for wars & illegals to go to our people facing disasters. This would be a great opportunity for high paying jobs to rebuild with our money instead of for lining greedy pockets and causing harm.
I'm happy to know everyone is safe. But I'm heartbroken to see the devastation. I visited many places all over the world during my Navy career and have been all over our nation, but this area is my favorite above all others. My prayers are with everyone.
I’m sitting here in Louisiana close to Baton Rouge in tears. This devastates me. my heart is broken. I can’t even believe what Florida is going through again I love you Florida and I am behind you 1000%.
Your narration is great , you seem to know the area well and have brought the devastation to your audience. Next time ditch that stupid music and let yourself be the only thing keeping our attention. I had to tap out at the 3 minute mark for fear of a seizure
@@wendystjean4678 You don't emphasize the devastation with music, actually the opposite. Makes it feel more comedic than devastating. I speak as someone who lived in that area. The music was super annoying and is kind of disrespectful tbh. Silence speaks volumes
Omg love going to John's pass , I live in zephryhills we were lucky so many others were not this is heart breaking to see prayerrs to all please mother nature no more devastation..
Praying for you guys to get rebuilt...we love Treasure Island and John's Pass...we like to come to see y'all every May...ate at Friendly fisherman in May and loved it...hang in there..much love from your friends in TN
@@jamesgalle6122to be honest the boardwalk looks like it stood strong. The shops were open air and not exactly built to withstand a hurricane. I hope the area is saved and built back to its og condition and not modernized
I just went there and the cops have it blocked off they said Mediera was destroyed and there’s nothing left of John’s Pass. They were still pulling bodies out because they were floating around. It’s devastating but also important for people to see and understand if it’s a hurricane and they tell you to leave please leave. I was lucky in Tampa. We didn’t get the damage that this beautiful place got. R.I.P. to all those who have lost their lives. My heart goes out to you guys and to those who lost their homes. I saw so many people walking with their pets looking like refugees in our own state of Florida.
I live in the UK. I’ve had many holidays in your area and have been to Johns Pass countless times. I just wanted to send my best wishes to everyone there. Good luck with the cleanup. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Absolutely gutted for you all. I live in the uk. Have been going to treasure island for 40 years. I got married there 30 years ago this month, normally come back for our anniversary, the sea food festival is always on. Hopefully see you all next year xxxx
As someone borne and raised in Florida now at 62+ years it's sad to see this happen to people. On the other side, it's sickening to see what has happen to all of our cost lines, beaches, rivers, lakes and streams. People have destroyed them all with this massive over crowding and massive over developing. I can remember going down A1A taking in the awesome look of the beach. Now all you can see is the backs of houses, Condos. apartment complexes, Pubs and restaurants. It's all gone forever to make way for people mostly from the North. Many have no clue to what this States was not many years ago and will never know now sadly.
I read that historically, people that lived by the ocean were the poor, so the wealthy didn't lose their homes. With the costs of insurance now that might return.
I am absolutely heartbroken to see the damage on Madeira beach, but specifically John's Pass! I did used to live there, but most of my memories of the area were because my parents owned a unit at All seasons for over 32 years! Since i was 8 years old this has been the most special part of my memories..praying for the people of st. Pete and for johns pass😢❤
Most of the businesses are owned by wealthy individuals and conglomerates. They have the money to afford high insurance costs and they get a heafty payout in return thus why they're able to rebuild as fast as they do. Hurricanes to the wealthy and businesses means dollar signs and a new establishment. Little bit of clean-up, rebuilding and by next year serving tourist for the summer of 25'
@@semperfi6801I know several of the people who own businesses there. They are neither wealthy nor conglomerates. Not sure what you're on but you are not speaking truthfully.
And when hit again... They will cry and complain some more. I live in a nice area in Central West Florida in a mobile home. It's been here since 84 . But even I know that one day it can be gone and when it is .. I'm gone too.
i couild say that for just about every major state the usa has... California earthquakes.. washington state active volcano ..flint michigan dirty water. ohio railroads and chemicals, ohio river valley floods. bullet county Ky. tornados. mid west flash floods and mud slides, texas twisters, hurricans , the border. , nyc blizzards , ice storms and since 2012 hurricanes, + illegal immigrant crime. Arizona wild fires. Colorado snow avalaches, snow ins, blizards ice storms, so tell me just where you going to run, to be safe from any natural disaster in usa.. pick your threat and prepare accordingly...
I guess you don't know how to use the Internet? Tampa has been directly hit by major hurricanes in the past. It's so funny when people say it's never happened before just because they weren't alive when it happened before.
Owned by Ben Mallah. He has a lot of real estate in high hazard flood zones. No doubt that the swimming pool at his house is full of sand. As a 4th generation native of St. Petersburg that comes from a family that has developed a lot of property in Pinellas County, our motto was to stay away from the water. 1921 served a good lesson that many have forgotten. Had this been a direct hit, things would have been a lot worse.
Agreed. Our peninsula can’t take Cat3+… majority of the structures are wood frame. Just a few are up to code with new builds. The storm surge in the bay could be 20-30ft…
Thank you for informing people of the fact that Tampa has been directly hit. Most people today think that something has never happened before because they weren't around or alive when it happened. My father who passed lived on Long Island in 1936 and remembered a Cat 3 that hit . In some areas in NYC it was under 13 feet of water. Could you imagine the people running around crying... Climate Change ... 😂😂😂😂😂 If it happens today.
@@vWaLLBangz Being a native of St. Petersburg, most residential homes are made of concrete block which for the most part is unreformed with a poured lentil at the top. By most standards however; Pinellas County has a fairly old housing stock with much of it being built in the post WW2 time period and not up to today's building codes for hurricane safety. The only wood frames I recall on most homes, are the second floors that were frequently added above the garages during the late 1960's, that was a popular addition to the house besides the Florida room which was usually added on first. That is why so many kitchens are no on an outside wall in those mid century homes. Typically, a one story, one or two car garage, and an L shaped floor plan, 3 or so bedrooms, terrazzo floors, tile roof, crank-out awning windows and unfinished garage with exposed roof rafters, low ceilings, textured wet plaster walls and the like. Mostly always on a slab foundation close to the ground in areas prone to flooding. Those are the homes I remember and a good number of them should be torn down and replaced.
@@TheVigilantEye77 well, the owner of the place has a youtube channel. Ben Mallah. It's a great youtube channel. I'm sure he'll have a video on the hurricane. His house is right on the beach.
Most of the businesses are owned by wealthy individuals and conglomerates. They have the money to afford high insurance costs and they get a heafty payout in return thus why they're able to rebuild as fast as they do. Hurricanes to the wealthy and businesses means dollar signs and a new establishment. Little bit of clean-up, rebuilding and by next year serving tourist for the summer of 25' in new digs.
This completely break my heart. Nobody deserved having to go through this devastating mess. But we all have to give God the glory and praises for all of this, and that we are thankful for surviving this horrible storm! It was all for his glory. 😢
If you need a hand rebuilding i am a local handy man with 20 years of experience in all trades. I have all my own tools, multiple trucks &.employees. I can come down and meet with you guys anytime. I grew up on johns pass and spend every other weekend there and this saddens my heart.
Music was not needed, and definitely not wanted. Is the imagery not sad enough? its annoying trying to hear what you're saying with music loudly playing.
Chill. He's got a lot more things to worry about than whether you're annoyed by the music. How about just send him any verbal support you can because it's going to be a long road to recovery for many many people.
We love this whole area come from the Villages to enjoy our time down here, we will be back to support our local businesses when you are ready for us !
Its rusted out by now. If he would of pulled the plugs sprayed wd40 & changed the oil and turned her over then pressure washed it this morning it would be fine. Its totaled now.
@@GhettoWagon ive worked in machine shops for 2 decades here in Tampa. Salt + cylinder = rust within the hour. It mighr run but it will smoke the whoooooooole time.
This is heart breaking!!! Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on everything. Grateful for your team and all the efforts they are putting in to getting this amazing destination back on its feet ♥️ #madeirastrong
My heart is broken St John’s Pass has so many great memories 😭
Сердце разбилось а вы живы,прейдите в себя
@@Svetpuhhuh?
I know right 😢
We've vacationed there before.Wonderful memories.Praying for all.
Memories, memories...
I am a native Floridian and have so many memories here. At 15 years old a friend and i spent every singly day at Johns pass. The shops knew us, they fed us, they gave us free soda and great conversation. We were good kids just making memories! I'm devastated 😭😭😭. On the other hand, just like you said, there are no other people like Floridians. We stand together. Youre smile after showing the world the devistion speaks volumes. ❤🥰 My husband and I moved to South Carolina for 6 years and missed that bond. We told everyone that Florida beach people are a different breed. You could be homeless, walking barefoot with abackpack on yoour shoulder and someone will stop you, give youva ride to their house, feed youva home cooked meal, and if you feel safe offer you a place to sleep for the night. These are my people ❤❤❤
So sorry to see this devastation!, former Mad Beach resident and still come "home " when I can. This is heart breaking! No doubt this resilient awesome community will make a come back stronger than ever.
Hand outs.... to the "closet" SOCIALISTS waiting for TAX PAYER'S "ASSISTANNCE!!"
The "Pass" as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on September 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name. Exactly 176 years, to the day. Great memories.
@@Danny33777 For sure cool if true.
Thanks for sharing- and I'm a 40+ year Florida resident, didn't know that!
Many passes on barrier Islands were the open or closed by hurricanes in the past .in Sarasota midnight pass, it was unnatural closed by human activity the state spends billions of dollars to replenish sand that moved by nature but rich people get the tax payer to fight a losing battle...or talk to the dutch.on how to really do it.
Thank you for writing that.
Really fascinating fact
Young man, thank you for documting this. I pray you and your loved ones are safe.
I am from Louisiana, and I have experienced something similar with Hurricane Ida which was the same strength as Helene. This recovery will be a hard one, so my prayers go out to you, Floridians.
Thank you. God bless you ❤
We were just at Hubbard’s Marina and St. John’s Pass last Sept. We had a wonderful time! The Hubbard’s Marina folks were great (sunset cruise) and we had one of our most memorable and fun family evenings at the Pirates’ Pub & Grub.
Our hearts and prayers are will you all! 🙏🙏
We have been visiting John’s Pass every time we come down to Florida. We shop and enjoy everything about it.
We evacuated Sirata Resort on Wednesday and late afternoon stopped by John’s Pass for a drink and the view before we headed back north. I am saddened by the loss. Praying for everyone and all of the business. Will they rebuild?
South St. Petersburg watching. May everyone rebuild quickly. Praying for those devastated by this damage.
Love and prayers from your Central Florida neighbors. We have experienced this many times, we all come together as a family and rebuild.
I was just sitting at the bar in Caddys having a beer last week. Crazy. You guys will be back. And so will I.
Nope... those hurricanes will keep happening evermore. Helene was a point blank shot that went from disturbance in the Gulf to killer monster in 3 days. The next one might only take 2 and aim straight for Tampa. This one was just a glancing blow... Time to rethink living in a natural disaster prone area.
@@nereanimEven as a born and raised Floridian I was shocked at the speed this hurricane developed and smashed into us. On Tuesday it didn't even have a name, and on Thursday it was devastating communities along the Big bend. I have family up in western North Carolina, in the appalachians, and this storm system in the last 3 days has absolutely devastated areas up there through flooding as well. Rivers and creeks overflowing their banks by 6, 10 ft. Flooding historic downtown areas, they're saying this is like a one in 150 years storm as far as damage goes in that area.
The speed that it showed up and the fact that there are already three more disturbances out there right now is really not fun to think about.
90 F ocean temperatures matters hugely towards extreme storms occurring in a jiffy.
Relocate!
This is 2C results in 3D.
I used to live in Mad beach in the 80’s. My family owned a jewelry and gift shop in Johns Pass. We were just looking at opening a new shop there now that we’re retired. So sad to see this..prayers for the whole community 🙏
I feel for you all. We went through Ian here in SWFL. Floridians are tuff people and always help one another in crisis. God bless you all during this difficult time.
We admire your resiliency to overcome the massive set back and loss due to the surge. We will keep you guys in our prayers .Stay positive .
This absolutely broke our hearts. This is like a 2nd home to us. We are thinking of you all in Louisville, Ky ❤
Had some of the best times at John's Pass. Unbelievable. Prayers and May God help us.
I love your attitude. I have no doubt you'll be back better than ever!
Fort Myers here. We just had our first family vacation in a long time and visited John’s pass. Our hearts are with you all. It truly warms my heart to see you have such a positive attitude about everything! We will be back up the moment you all are ready for tourists again! Florida Stong❤
We are Floridians and visit here often very beautiful family friendly environment. Sad to see this and everyone hit by this devastating storm. God bless
Outstanding attitude in the middle of devastation. All the best for your families and employees. People will be so happy and glad to support your business when it's built back up again!
😢Man I’m so sorry that your town is going through this devastation. May God continue to keep you’ll safe.
Much ❤ to you all there. Former IRB resident here (now just West of Cocoa Beach). 💔 for this. 🙏 you get back up and running very quickly. Thank you for the coverage.
Being a resident this breaks my heart I can’t believe it’s all destroyed😢
GOD seems to be Angry.
Me too Melanie. Whenever my family or friends came down from Alabama and Tennessee, John's Pass was the first place they wanted me to take them. Captain Hubbard is confident it will be back better than before, but it will won't be the same.
It wouldn't have happened if Trump was president.
Why is it hard to believe when people should know better.
I hope your home is ok.
I dig the way you ended a video on a positive note. I love supporting the small business of John's Pass.
Love and prayers to Mad Beach. I moved to Florida quite a few years ago now and Mad Beach/John's Pass are my favorite places to go for tourist watching.
I lived 3 blocks away from the pass for 22 years and grew up on Madeira Beach. This is so devastating and heartbreaking! Almost like a bad dream. I know the community will come together and make it better and stronger than ever! Thank you for this video, y’all are in my thoughts and prayers!
This is so depressing. I've been coming here since a kid even just had my honeymoon here. We always stay in treasure island and frequently visit johns pass. So sad to see the devastating damage. I hope they can be rebuilt. 😢😢😢
My heart breaks for you - so glad y'all are ok. Praying for you from East Tennessee - we're a mess too all around us - God bless and help us all!
We just visited there 2 months ago and had dinner downstairs in Caddy’s. We live on the East coast of Florida. This is so surreal to see. I’m grateful we were spared this time
Beyond saddening of what just happened to one of the most beautiful areas of Florida. This is my wife and I favorite place to visit. Once opened again, we will support and spend as much time as possible in the future.
Thanks for sharing. I worked at Johns Pass, and this is hard to watch, but we new it was always likely to someday happen. Hoping eveyone bounces back asap🙏
Praying! We love y’all been vacationing there for 30 years!
Dang guys I am so sorry to hear and see this... I cant wait to see you guys get back up and running. I will book a trip for sure!! Glad you got the ladies (boats) out of harms way.
Hand outs.... to the "closet" SOCIALISTS waiting for TAX PAYER'S "ASSISTANNCE!!"
I’m sitting here in tears literally I can’t believe this is happened to Florida again. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Ben will get it whipped back into shape
I want all the money for wars & illegals to go to our people facing disasters. This would be a great opportunity for high paying jobs to rebuild with our money instead of for lining greedy pockets and causing harm.
Many many good memories in that place over the last 25 years this is heart breaking
I'm happy to know everyone is safe. But I'm heartbroken to see the devastation. I visited many places all over the world during my Navy career and have been all over our nation, but this area is my favorite above all others. My prayers are with everyone.
I’m sitting here in Louisiana close to Baton Rouge in tears. This devastates me. my heart is broken. I can’t even believe what Florida is going through again I love you Florida and I am behind you 1000%.
True at least y'all were safe and your boats undamaged. Still can't help crying seeing the aftermath and thinking of the damage there and elsewhere.
I'm a Hoosier been here since 91 it's a bad one😢
Love that area so much!!! Thanks for the video. Good vibes & prayers for you guys. Can’t wait to see the redo 🩷
Editing tip: lose the music. Can’t really hear the person speaking.
Thank you for the wisdom mikewolf5367
Your narration is great , you seem to know the area well and have brought the devastation to your audience. Next time ditch that stupid music and let yourself be the only thing keeping our attention. I had to tap out at the 3 minute mark for fear of a seizure
Can hear him completely fine. Clean your ears out
I agree. The music distracts
@@wendystjean4678 You don't emphasize the devastation with music, actually the opposite. Makes it feel more comedic than devastating. I speak as someone who lived in that area. The music was super annoying and is kind of disrespectful tbh. Silence speaks volumes
What a GREAT VIDEO!!! Thank you for taking the time to show us “Saint Petens” the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. 👍
Turn the music down please.
Yeah, the music drowns out the narrator's voice.
yah we agree,,we can't hear good.. 80 ..84... we come every year..prayers for ya now.
😂😂😂😂
Really ?
The music is “devastating”
My heart breaks watching this - we love this area. Hoping all the businesses can rebound and rebuild. So many great memories.
The background music is drowning out your voice
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Praying for everyone affected by hurricane Helene. My heart is with you all!
Omg love going to John's pass , I live in zephryhills we were lucky so many others were not this is heart breaking to see prayerrs to all please mother nature no more devastation..
The only thing you can't replace is life. Good bless, and we're praying for your speedy recovery.
Praying for you guys to get rebuilt...we love Treasure Island and John's Pass...we like to come to see y'all every May...ate at Friendly fisherman in May and loved it...hang in there..much love from your friends in TN
Build back closer to the water and lower ...
@@jamesgalle6122😂. Love that sense of humor 😂
@@jamesgalle6122to be honest the boardwalk looks like it stood strong. The shops were open air and not exactly built to withstand a hurricane. I hope the area is saved and built back to its og condition and not modernized
Sending prayers and lots of love from Canada 🇨🇦
I just went there and the cops have it blocked off they said Mediera was destroyed and there’s nothing left of John’s Pass. They were still pulling bodies out because they were floating around. It’s devastating but also important for people to see and understand if it’s a hurricane and they tell you to leave please leave. I was lucky in Tampa. We didn’t get the damage that this beautiful place got. R.I.P. to all those who have lost their lives. My heart goes out to you guys and to those who lost their homes. I saw so many people walking with their pets looking like refugees in our own state of Florida.
I have a family member that has a rental in mad beach right across the street from the beach he cant even get info on its condition yet.
💔💔💔💔😭😭😭😭🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿my condolences to all and prayers! John's Pass my fave place!!!
There were two recorded deaths near John Pass
You're WELCOME... Luckily, CLIMATE CHANGE IS A HOAX!!
@@benjaminfishbeyn1996 omg😭😭😭💔💔💔
I live in the UK. I’ve had many holidays in your area and have been to Johns Pass countless times. I just wanted to send my best wishes to everyone there. Good luck with the cleanup. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
A lot of the commentary is drowned out by the "dramatic" piano music. Why the music?
Why not? Clean your damn ears out gramps🗣️🦻🧀
Absolutely gutted for you all. I live in the uk. Have been going to treasure island for 40 years. I got married there 30 years ago this month, normally come back for our anniversary, the sea food festival is always on. Hopefully see you all next year xxxx
As someone borne and raised in Florida now at 62+ years it's sad to see this happen to people. On the other side, it's sickening to see what has happen to all of our cost lines, beaches, rivers, lakes and streams. People have destroyed them all with this massive over crowding and massive over developing. I can remember going down A1A taking in the awesome look of the beach. Now all you can see is the backs of houses, Condos. apartment complexes, Pubs and restaurants. It's all gone forever to make way for people mostly from the North. Many have no clue to what this States was not many years ago and will never know now sadly.
I read that historically, people that lived by the ocean were the poor, so the wealthy didn't lose their homes. With the costs of insurance now that might return.
Sadly it WAS a Garden!
because you were here first,right?
A1A is a beautiful stretch of road. I agree. Those spaces should be for everyone.
@@chrisbrady-t1u
My family has been here since the late 1700s
So yeah, some of us were here first!
I am absolutely heartbroken to see the damage on Madeira beach, but specifically John's Pass! I did used to live there, but most of my memories of the area were because my parents owned a unit at All seasons for over 32 years! Since i was 8 years old this has been the most special part of my memories..praying for the people of st. Pete and for johns pass😢❤
You are good guys and it will get better...
Thank you for helping each other!
I can’t imagine rebuilding only to be waiting for the next storm. There has to be a point when you are so broke and tired that it’s not worth it.
Most of the businesses are owned by wealthy individuals and conglomerates. They have the money to afford high insurance costs and they get a heafty payout in return thus why they're able to rebuild as fast as they do. Hurricanes to the wealthy and businesses means dollar signs and a new establishment. Little bit of clean-up, rebuilding and by next year serving tourist for the summer of 25'
@@semperfi6801I know several of the people who own businesses there. They are neither wealthy nor conglomerates. Not sure what you're on but you are not speaking truthfully.
And when hit again... They will cry and complain some more. I live in a nice area in Central West Florida in a mobile home. It's been here since 84 . But even I know that one day it can be gone and when it is .. I'm gone too.
i couild say that for just about every major state the usa has... California earthquakes.. washington state active volcano ..flint michigan dirty water. ohio railroads and chemicals, ohio river valley floods. bullet county Ky. tornados. mid west flash floods and mud slides, texas twisters, hurricans , the border. , nyc blizzards , ice storms and since 2012 hurricanes, + illegal immigrant crime. Arizona wild fires. Colorado snow avalaches, snow ins, blizards ice storms, so tell me just where you going to run, to be safe from any natural disaster in usa.. pick your threat and prepare accordingly...
@@TheBowen747live close to coast in Maine and NEVER had any destructive weather
Wishing you guys a speedy recovery over there from the East Coast! Florida Strong!
Wow, I am shocked, had no idea it was this bad. It's never happened before like this...
I guess you don't know how to use the Internet? Tampa has been directly hit by major hurricanes in the past. It's so funny when people say it's never happened before just because they weren't alive when it happened before.
John’s Pass is one of our favorite places to visit when we are in Florida! Praying for you all today 😢❤
Owned by Ben Mallah. He has a lot of real estate in high hazard flood zones. No doubt that the swimming pool at his house is full of sand. As a 4th generation native of St. Petersburg that comes from a family that has developed a lot of property in Pinellas County, our motto was to stay away from the water. 1921 served a good lesson that many have forgotten. Had this been a direct hit, things would have been a lot worse.
Agreed. Our peninsula can’t take Cat3+… majority of the structures are wood frame. Just a few are up to code with new builds. The storm surge in the bay could be 20-30ft…
That's why I'm glad to be up the hill from Ruth Eckert Hall- high ground, never floods..
@@ShortbusMooner Good for you! Glad I live at 3,100 feet now. Stay out of the flood zones. Visit the waterfront.
Thank you for informing people of the fact that Tampa has been directly hit. Most people today think that something has never happened before because they weren't around or alive when it happened. My father who passed lived on Long Island in 1936 and remembered a Cat 3 that hit . In some areas in NYC it was under 13 feet of water. Could you imagine the people running around crying... Climate Change ... 😂😂😂😂😂 If it happens today.
@@vWaLLBangz Being a native of St. Petersburg, most residential homes are made of concrete block which for the most part is unreformed with a poured lentil at the top. By most standards however; Pinellas County has a fairly old housing stock with much of it being built in the post WW2 time period and not up to today's building codes for hurricane safety. The only wood frames I recall on most homes, are the second floors that were frequently added above the garages during the late 1960's, that was a popular addition to the house besides the Florida room which was usually added on first. That is why so many kitchens are no on an outside wall in those mid century homes. Typically, a one story, one or two car garage, and an L shaped floor plan, 3 or so bedrooms, terrazzo floors, tile roof, crank-out awning windows and unfinished garage with exposed roof rafters, low ceilings, textured wet plaster walls and the like. Mostly always on a slab foundation close to the ground in areas prone to flooding. Those are the homes I remember and a good number of them should be torn down and replaced.
You guys being back at the Pass gives hope! ❤
Woooow! I'm sorry you guys! That's so heartbreaking. But im happy everyone is safe
Thank you for your support of your community
I can't imagine what insurance rates will be next year.
What insurance 😮😮😮
IF they insure
@@TheVigilantEye77 well, the owner of the place has a youtube channel. Ben Mallah. It's a great youtube channel. I'm sure he'll have a video on the hurricane. His house is right on the beach.
Hand outs.... to the "closet" SOCIALISTS waiting for TAX PAYER'S "ASSISTANNCE!!"
Most of the businesses are owned by wealthy individuals and conglomerates. They have the money to afford high insurance costs and they get a heafty payout in return thus why they're able to rebuild as fast as they do. Hurricanes to the wealthy and businesses means dollar signs and a new establishment. Little bit of clean-up, rebuilding and by next year serving tourist for the summer of 25' in new digs.
So many memories at John’s Pass praying for you all
This completely break my heart. Nobody deserved having to go through this devastating mess. But we all have to give God the glory and praises for all of this, and that we are thankful for surviving this horrible storm! It was all for his glory. 😢
😢💔thank you for what you guys are doing to try to clean up and rebuild …such a resilient spirit ❤️
If you need a hand rebuilding i am a local handy man with 20 years of experience in all trades. I have all my own tools, multiple trucks &.employees. I can come down and meet with you guys anytime. I grew up on johns pass and spend every other weekend there and this saddens my heart.
.....but not my bank account.
If you are offering just drive down there boss
@@jackkerouac1523 its blocked off. Cant get onto the island
@@chrisbrady-t1u touch grass
@@chrisbrady-t1u yea. Let me just pull 200 million out my back pocket real quick. Touch grass kid
Good job narrating. May none of us ever experience such a loss to our livelihood.
My beautiful home. I am heartbroken, but we will be back!!!
Have had good times there at Caddy's. Hang in there my friends. Former Gulf Coast resident praying for you.....
I'm going to miss watching the Live cam. Seeing the dock like that just makes me so sad :(
They will have a new webcam in time.
Our heart breaks here in East Tennessee. Was just there in May, and one of our favorite places. God bless you all and many prayers
Music was not needed, and definitely not wanted. Is the imagery not sad enough? its annoying trying to hear what you're saying with music loudly playing.
Chill. He's got a lot more things to worry about than whether you're annoyed by the music. How about just send him any verbal support you can because it's going to be a long road to recovery for many many people.
I agree. Music was unnecessary.
Florida Strong!! That Hurricane can't break our spirit!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wishing the best for you all. I am sure Ben Mallah will get you cleaned up fast!
Was just there a month ago, near my old home. Prayers continue for all. Know this place since the 1970's.
Love Johns pass . So very sad
Thank you for showing this video! Praying for you all!! ❤
Omg, absolutely devastating 😢
breaks my heart 💔 love this place and all that it offers . A true Florida favorite. Prayers to all 🙏🏽
Love yall.
OMG 😢
This is terrible...I love John's Pass...see so many places we frequent just gone! Sending prayers to the owners & families 🙏🏽😞
Horrible. I'm up in IRB and we took similar damage. It seems nothing from Pass a Grille to Clearwater Beach was spared.
We love this whole area come from the Villages to enjoy our time down here, we will be back to support our local businesses when you are ready for us !
I use to live in Largo..man so sad💔😭
I was working here 4 months ago. It was a very nice place.
Just letting us know who’s really “in charge”
Thank you for filming this. So sad.
Where did you take your boats to be safe?
old GTO gone sad. Bet that one will start up tho in like 2 hrs of work
My heart sank when I saw that old GTO too. Looks like maybe it was just above the high water mark.
Its rusted out by now. If he would of pulled the plugs sprayed wd40 & changed the oil and turned her over then pressure washed it this morning it would be fine. Its totaled now.
@@Floridamancan Nahh it will run It has not been long
@@GhettoWagon ive worked in machine shops for 2 decades here in Tampa. Salt + cylinder = rust within the hour. It mighr run but it will smoke the whoooooooole time.
@@Floridamancan Like I Said. It will run
❤sending healing vibes from SOUTH Texas . STAY STRONG GUYS . EVERY STORM MAKES US STRONGER .
Woow 😢captain Dylan is very sad 😞
This is heart breaking!!! Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on everything. Grateful for your team and all the efforts they are putting in to getting this amazing destination back on its feet ♥️ #madeirastrong
Hopefully the Mallahs can help out
So very sad over this! I will be praying for everyone that is trying to put their lives and businesses back together!
So sad. I’m Praying for everyone.
Hand outs.... to the "closet" SOCIALISTS waiting for TAX PAYER'S "ASSISTANNCE!!"