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Thank you for that suggestion. I do provide the date at the start of each video. I will also start including the time of day. The state park is still closed at this time. People can still venture on foot to that part of the island as seen in my video a few weeks back where I was able to walk to the tip and video tape. Lots of changes for sure after the 2024 hurricanes went through. I will try to get down to the end of the island soon to get an updated video.

Thanks for the suggestion. I may just have to try and venture down that way sometime.

Yes, this place is very very beautiful. I occasionally talk to people I see walking on the beach and some still go to work, some are on vacation but most people I talk to do not even live on the island. I also, think that later in the day, people arrive at the beach to get the bright sunshine and lay out. Also, the ocean water is pretty chilly this time of year.

You are very welcome. Yes, even though it is cold in Florida it cannot compare to up north that is for sure. This week in SW Florida has been cold, damp, cloudy almost like areas up north. Today the temperature is 36. I was waiting for the freezing rain to fall. :). This is supposed to continue still for several days.

Yes it was indeed. Glad I can share what I saw.

Unfortunately, the State Park is still closed with no word on when it will be opened. So I cannot venture past the South Beach Restaurant. I had heard that the parking lot to the State Park was covered with feet of sand and the ramp where the light house is was badly damaged. I can see from South Beach that the Boca Bay Pass Club outside sea wall was really damaged. I cannot even jump up to the top of that to walk around and see the tip of the island. As soon as I can safely do that, I will definitely video that. I always loved going to the tip to see the boats, dolphins etc. Thanks for watching and I hope that I am bringing you positive memories.

You're welcome, yes definitely do not go to the beach. It will be awhile before I go back. Red Tide is not good for you.

Yes, I heard about that. I have never seen the beach this bad. Plus as I mentioned the smell. It will be awhile before I go back. Red Tide is not good for anyone's health.

Thank you. Happy New Year to you and yours. Hope it is awesome. I hope not also. Would be nice for a year with no storms.

You are very welcome, it was a beautiful day. Thank you so much for watching.

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.