Post-Ian, it's been and will continue to be a challenging time for the hospitality industry and for the Southwest Florida community, particularly the restaurants. Without the hotels that we normally have on the coast full of guests, it's really challenging for the restaurants to function. In, Lee County, tourism employs 1 out of every 5 people. The area typically receives nearly 4.5 million visitors a year spending more than $4 billion. This year the numbers will be very different, according to Lee County Visitors & Convention Bureau Executive Director Tamara Pigott . But it's not all bad news.
As Sanibel continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, the Sanibel Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe and secure. To support that effort,