I work for a restoration company near Chicago, IL and we are heading down there tomorrow to get to work. Thanks for the video letting me know what I'm in for.
Thank you for showing us what is going on in our area of SWL. I used to work in journalism and it is so difficult to approach people in hard times but people need to see what is happening in our area. The national news just continues to show Fort Myers Beach for most of the time and isn't covering how wide spread this storm reached. I'm so lucky to live well east of 75. Prayers for all who are suffering.
Not judging but I grew up in central FL and grandpa told me all the old-timers said to not build 3-5 miles of beach area . His house was built on 5 ft cement pillars as we're all neighbors . The amount of construction has gone a long way to destroy drainage . I went thru Donna in Orlando as a child . Not the flooding issues of this storm . I saw portions of I-4 were impassable . I do think the Disney and Kissimmee flooding a result of inadequate engineering planning . So sad for all . The whole state is suffering .
So sad! Pray for these Floridians! We vacation there frequently. Thank you for showing these areas as many whom travel there are unaware of the destruction.
Yes there is sand everywhere because it was displaced from the beach so it looks like it was snowing there. But it’s not nearly as bad as Fort Meyers. The reason you can’t get in is because residents there haveva lot if money and they police presence to keep ppl from coming in and residents getting robbed. So you can’t get in unless you live there… There are some homes that are badly damaged but it’s not decimated like Fort Meyers and Sanibel
Yup you are right Hickory Boulevard is a another level of destruction , I had a place there but it’s gone just the land remains , I’m ok others lost much more , thanks for what you do
So sorry Gunther for what has happened to your place. The devastation spread three miles up the river. Its everywhere. We are Bonita Strong. We will stick together and get through this.
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS East of 41 had massive damage along the river and creeks. 7 feet of water on side streets off of Pennsylvania Ave and Terry Street 5 feet on Streets near Oak Creek. 5 feet of water in homes garages in Bonita Bay, 4 feet on Old 41 in historic downtown ....etc. I live in one of the highest spots in Bonita and just became aware of the waves coming across streets 2 blocks from my home. My friend was out in the storm rescuing people and shooting video. They were in a jacked up pick up. Way more damage then you surmise in your video.
Tbh, if I lost everything I own and cars were coming in filming me, I'd probably scream at them too. Maybe hand out cold water or cold sodas if you want to go in. Yes, the world needs to see but the people feel alone and need to know that others care.
I'm sure many cars come through all day, every day full of lookie-lous. Give people a break, you'd be angry too, they probably feel like monkeys in a cage.
My friend is from Mississippi your depiction of Mississippians sound about right 🤣. He told me he slept through a tornado. I live in Michigan that ain’t happening I’m wide awake praying flipping pages of the Bible with just a severe thunderstorm storm warning with a spotted tornado in the area. Looks like they knew what to do they went to work in no time. 👀
Did you have a chance to see anything of Pelican Landing? located South of Coconut Rd and West of 41. We own property there and cannot get to Florida. Thank you,. Any information is appreciated.
It's tuff for me to see it also my daughter owns a house down there.but they have already started to cut the walls out of the house and all appliances and furniture.but I'm glad they have already started to fix I have pictures
Bonita Bay homes had a foot of water? How much destroyed? Wonder what the HOA and assessment fees are. I used to know people in there, really beautiful.
After hurricane Ida here on the different bayous South of Houma it looked like a bomb was dropped even the wood were like splinters but every car truck that passed we al waved and even though we didn't have power or water we invited anybody that stopped at our house to eat (we had generac luckily) however if they were outside at night time they were there to steal 1 shot in the air took care of that. We didn't have the storm surge because they had just finished building a dike to hold back the water. Unfortunately it was total deviation people started committing suicide my companion had to get nerve medication because after you can't sleep or eat. I don't even know how to explain it really. I pray that you guys are safe because people can get weird if you know what i mean thanks for sharing ❤ ✌ oh many people had insurance for like 50 years without ever filing a claim and the insurance gave them hardly nothing or the insurance claimed bankruptcy hopefully you younger generation can just put that money in an account for if it ever happens to you even though what you paid that insurance company is more than what it would cost to build a new house they just stole you can always count on yourself
This is the most insensitive comment Ive seen all day.you reap what u sow.remember there are places that have had hurricanes,earthquakes and other natural disasters that they have never ever had before! smh
@@thickveganafro4279 that’s so true! Hey! Is this the same Brian Kemp as in the politician, who it has been said he is a disgrace to his party because of corruption and trying to keep up with the narrative.
Sadly , 8 bit took catastrophic damage. The owner posted an update on the store’s Facebook page. Sad because I’ve been going their since it opened and it was smaller, but in the same strip mall. I wanna say they opened in 2013 or 2014.
Yes, He’s been there a long time. We’ve been going there since my son was in middle school & now he’s a junior in college. We would visit every summer when we vacay’d in Naples/ Bonita. When he first opened he had a huge stockpile of retro computers & monitors. I drove round trip in a day from Ocala & back just to pick up a monitor ( commodore 1702) my son had been looking for & coveting. The place will be missed along with Doc’s beach house. We had lunch there this past summer & sat outside at the tables enjoying the beach breeze,the great food / & ambiance. What a loss to the community.🙁
In Arcadia the floods were so deep at rooftop level they can't even find cows, farm animals that were in that area of farm land most likely dead and still under water
@@jayblue5310 I have a friend that is 1/2 mile east of hwy 41 in Bonita Springs and was wondering if he is ok. You were in the area so I thought I would ask. Thank you and kind regards.
So sad but there is hope: we are living in the end times and JESUS is coming soon for the rapture of all born again Christian! Please get rapture ready: thank our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST for paying for your sins on the cross and HIS resurrection on the 3rd day!!! It must come from the bottom of your heart and don't forget that JESUS is GOD, see John 1! Please read biblical end times prophecy, listen to Dr. Ron Rhodes on end times chronology, check out 'Rapture Ready News' daily. Blessings from AB
@@stevenrogers9643 Hi, all the end time signs are converging for the first time in history. Please don't be one of the mockers, 2 Peter 3:33 talks about. Please get saved and be rapture ready! Blessings from AB
@@stevenrogers9643 All the signs of the end times are here, natural disasters are a part of it, see Luke 21:25-36 GOD wants us to turn to HIM while there is still time, most people won't get another chance to get saved if they miss the rapture.
I've been in the situation that these folks are trying to clean-up from. When cars drive by with curious occupants, or a phone recording, it makes people feel like animals in a zoo, or a side-road attraction. Naturally they are angry about people profiting from their suffering, instead offering to help them. Not judging you. I'm just sharing their perspective. Stay safe out there. As the days pass, emotions and opportunists move in like LOTR Ring Wraiths.
I used to stay with my grandparents off Horne and Wilson st off old 41. I would climb that old massive Banyan as a kid. There used to be a police sub station there with a park.
The damage in Florida is Huge on the the entire east coast, almost all piers are needing fixing, along with Splash Sparks and bad beach erosion. Not to mention FT Meyers, Sanibel etc., those we lost go before us in God's Heaven they will live for eternity. So sad to see though we Southerns are Hard Life people and We Will Survive & pitch in clean up where needed if able. Please pick up your trash and don't be a litter bug, keep everywhere neat & clean. Help change the world. ✌️❤️🤲✝️🙏🌹👻🏝️
Great show guys! Just wondering about those Cubans, who's gonna help them, along with the Philippines is it? Usually the US help them out, rather than the communist Russia. So what's your next move? Anywhere I picked out from moving down there was blown away more then twice. And, a lot of the builders in Michigan dubbled the cost of a home from year 2000, 175000$ to 500000$, then build new condos in Florida, we're most buyer's don't even live in this country & make to much shade on the beach, yet alone to many sink holes now, were a normal person can't injoy or afford staying in Florida.
“The same week that #HurricaneIan brought so much chaos and destruction to Florida, not a single Florida Republican cared enough to vote in favor of Hurricane relief for the people in their own state hit hardest by the storm,”
I work for a restoration company near Chicago, IL and we are heading down there tomorrow to get to work. Thanks for the video letting me know what I'm in for.
Thank you for showing us what is going on in our area of SWL. I used to work in journalism and it is so difficult to approach people in hard times but people need to see what is happening in our area. The national news just continues to show Fort Myers Beach for most of the time and isn't covering how wide spread this storm reached. I'm so lucky to live well east of 75. Prayers for all who are suffering.
The sad thing is all the sheetrock has to be removed because of mold
Not judging but I grew up in central FL and grandpa told me all the old-timers said to not build 3-5 miles of beach area . His house was built on 5 ft cement pillars as we're all neighbors . The amount of construction has gone a long way to destroy drainage . I went thru Donna in Orlando as a child . Not the flooding issues of this storm . I saw portions of I-4 were impassable . I do think the Disney and Kissimmee flooding a result of inadequate engineering planning . So sad for all . The whole state is suffering .
So sad! Pray for these Floridians!
We vacation there frequently.
Thank you for showing these areas as many whom travel there are unaware of the destruction.
Appreciate the footage. You captured some epic shots.
Yes there is sand everywhere because it was displaced from the beach so it looks like it was snowing there. But it’s not nearly as bad as Fort Meyers. The reason you can’t get in is because residents there haveva lot if money and they police presence to keep ppl from coming in and residents getting robbed. So you can’t get in unless you live there… There are some homes that are badly damaged but it’s not decimated like Fort Meyers and Sanibel
Yup you are right Hickory Boulevard is a another level of destruction , I had a place there but it’s gone just the land remains , I’m ok others lost much more , thanks for what you do
I worked on so many homes there over the years. Some amazing people others total jerks
So sorry Gunther for what has happened to your place. The devastation spread three miles up the river. Its everywhere. We are Bonita Strong. We will stick together and get through this.
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS East of 41 had massive damage along the river and creeks. 7 feet of water on side streets off of Pennsylvania Ave and Terry Street 5 feet on Streets near Oak Creek. 5 feet of water in homes garages in Bonita Bay, 4 feet on Old 41 in historic downtown ....etc. I live in one of the highest spots in Bonita and just became aware of the waves coming across streets 2 blocks from my home. My friend was out in the storm rescuing people and shooting video. They were in a jacked up pick up. Way more damage then you surmise in your video.
Seems like all the houses got water in from the roof.....cause too many mattresses outside.
I got a question. Who picks up all that trash . And where does it go. All the boats mobile homes that is none repairable. Thanks
County landfills. Some private, other city. All to the landfill.
Snobs? That's real nice....
Bro I was hanging out on 1st and west a few years ago. It's so heartbreaking to see this and I was just at barefoot beach ⛱️
Tbh, if I lost everything I own and cars were coming in filming me, I'd probably scream at them too. Maybe hand out cold water or cold sodas if you want to go in. Yes, the world needs to see but the people feel alone and need to know that others care.
I'm sure many cars come through all day, every day full of lookie-lous. Give people a break, you'd be angry too, they probably feel like monkeys in a cage.
That's so sad everything can be replaced and rebuild
My friend is from Mississippi your depiction of Mississippians sound about right 🤣. He told me he slept through a tornado. I live in Michigan that ain’t happening I’m wide awake praying flipping pages of the Bible with just a severe thunderstorm storm warning with a spotted tornado in the area. Looks like they knew what to do they went to work in no time. 👀
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Are you going to do any videos north of there..maybe Venice or Englewood? Thanks for great content.
Did you have a chance to see anything of Pelican Landing? located South of Coconut Rd and West of 41. We own property there and cannot get to Florida. Thank you,. Any information is appreciated.
Pelican landing or bonita bay 1 foot of water inside home of one person i know
It's tuff for me to see it also my daughter owns a house down there.but they have already started to cut the walls out of the house and all appliances and furniture.but I'm glad they have already started to fix I have pictures
Here where I live we cleaned up in a day but we no lights or water and no insurance
How’s the other end doing... towards Valencia?
U should hit Arcadia n Sebring to see how they are doin
My friend in Avon Park said they had minor water damage but nothing too bad and the RV didn't even move, much less fly away.
Bonita Bay homes had a foot of water? How much destroyed? Wonder what the HOA and assessment fees are. I used to know people in there, really beautiful.
were does all that stuff get taken to be disposed of? there land fills near by?
Yes. Can take 2 months for the city to collect it all. They will use giant trucks with hydraulic claws
I was wondering the same thing. Seems like there's enough to build a mountain
were you able to get close to the fish house?
A friend of mine lost his entire house on Bonita Beach. It was really bad there.
After hurricane Ida here on the different bayous South of Houma it looked like a bomb was dropped even the wood were like splinters but every car truck that passed we al waved and even though we didn't have power or water we invited anybody that stopped at our house to eat (we had generac luckily) however if they were outside at night time they were there to steal 1 shot in the air took care of that. We didn't have the storm surge because they had just finished building a dike to hold back the water. Unfortunately it was total deviation people started committing suicide my companion had to get nerve medication because after you can't sleep or eat. I don't even know how to explain it really. I pray that you guys are safe because people can get weird if you know what i mean thanks for sharing ❤ ✌ oh many people had insurance for like 50 years without ever filing a claim and the insurance gave them hardly nothing or the insurance claimed bankruptcy hopefully you younger generation can just put that money in an account for if it ever happens to you even though what you paid that insurance company is more than what it would cost to build a new house they just stole you can always count on yourself
I’m 50 and used to get bait at both those bait shops when I was 9
You live in "hurricane alley", why would you expect anything else? Sometimes you win, and sometimes you loose.
This is the most insensitive comment Ive seen all day.you reap what u sow.remember there are places that have had hurricanes,earthquakes and other natural disasters that they have never ever had before! smh
@@thickveganafro4279 that’s so true!
Hey! Is this the same Brian Kemp as in the politician, who it has been said he is a disgrace to his party because of corruption and trying to keep up with the narrative.
Hurricane alley is in Oklahoma???
@@angelinacostanza5673 That's 'tornado' alley.
I would go to bonita for vacation its so sad to see all of the stuff I would go to are pass by destroyed
Is Doc’s Beach House gone? How about the 8 - bit Hall of Fame?
Sadly , 8 bit took catastrophic damage. The owner posted an update on the store’s Facebook page. Sad because I’ve been going their since it opened and it was smaller, but in the same strip mall. I wanna say they opened in 2013 or 2014.
Yes, He’s been there a long time. We’ve been going there since my son was in middle school & now he’s a junior in college. We would visit every summer when we vacay’d in Naples/ Bonita. When he first opened he had a huge stockpile of retro computers & monitors. I drove round trip in a day from Ocala & back just to pick up a monitor
( commodore 1702) my son had been looking for & coveting. The place will be missed along with Doc’s beach house. We had lunch there this past summer & sat outside at the tables enjoying the beach breeze,the great food / & ambiance. What a loss to the community.🙁
There wasn't much left of Doc's. Just a shell. I don't believe it is recoverable.
Jose you need to get scrapping again you could make a fortune
I gotta check prices. It absolutely destroys your truck tho
@@FLORIDAHOODVLOGS a trailer or better yet a dump trailer would be the way to go jose
@@jrac863 you still manage to damage the truck even hauling a trailer
Anyone know how far in the storm surge came? Did it reach as far as 41 in Bonita Springs?
Yes.. even terry almost to old 41
The swap is finally getting drained 🤣
Do you know if taco mix was destroyed?
How far off the coast did the surge go.
In Arcadia the floods were so deep at rooftop level they can't even find cows, farm animals that were in that area of farm land most likely dead and still under water
@@jayblue5310 I have a friend that is 1/2 mile east of hwy 41 in Bonita Springs and was wondering if he is ok. You were in the area so I thought I would ask. Thank you and kind regards.
People need help
So sad but there is hope: we are living in the end times and JESUS is coming soon for the rapture of all born again Christian! Please get rapture ready: thank our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST for paying for your sins on the cross and HIS resurrection on the 3rd day!!! It must come from the bottom of your heart and don't forget that JESUS is GOD, see John 1! Please read biblical end times prophecy, listen to Dr. Ron Rhodes on end times chronology, check out 'Rapture Ready News' daily.
Blessings from AB
How long have we been hearing this BS for?
@@stevenrogers9643 Hi, all the end time signs are converging for the first time in history. Please don't be one of the mockers, 2 Peter 3:33 talks about. Please get saved and be rapture ready! Blessings from AB
@@albertafarmer8638 Like what? Are you referring to NATURAL disasters?
@@stevenrogers9643 All the signs of the end times are here, natural disasters are a part of it, see Luke 21:25-36 GOD wants us to turn to HIM while there is still time, most people won't get another chance to get saved if they miss the rapture.
Jose. who will pick up all the piles of trash? the state? where will they dump it?
I've been in the situation that these folks are trying to clean-up from.
When cars drive by with curious occupants, or a phone recording, it makes people feel like animals in a zoo, or a side-road attraction.
Naturally they are angry about people profiting from their suffering, instead offering to help them.
Not judging you. I'm just sharing their perspective.
Stay safe out there. As the days pass, emotions and opportunists move in like LOTR Ring Wraiths.
Dude you passed several large boats haphazardly resting along the roadway, definitely out of place, but said nothing. 🤷🏻♀️
Victims of the fury!
Is the Banyan Tree still there?
Were gonna do more bonita videos soon
I used to stay with my grandparents off Horne and Wilson st off old 41. I would climb that old massive Banyan as a kid. There used to be a police sub station there with a park.
@@Khaymen223 bonita has changed alot its amazing now. Sadly this storm will be a setback for sure
The damage in Florida is Huge on the the entire east coast, almost all piers are needing fixing, along with Splash Sparks and bad beach erosion. Not to mention FT Meyers, Sanibel etc., those we lost go before us in God's Heaven they will live for eternity. So sad to see though we Southerns are Hard Life people and We Will Survive & pitch in clean up where needed if able. Please pick up your trash and don't be a litter bug, keep everywhere neat & clean. Help change the world. ✌️❤️🤲✝️🙏🌹👻🏝️
Great show guys! Just wondering about those Cubans, who's gonna help them, along with the Philippines is it? Usually the US help them out, rather than the communist Russia. So what's your next move? Anywhere I picked out from moving down there was blown away more then twice.
And, a lot of the builders in Michigan dubbled the cost of a home from year 2000, 175000$ to 500000$, then build new condos in Florida, we're most buyer's don't even live in this country & make to much shade on the beach, yet alone to many sink holes now, were a normal person can't injoy or afford staying in Florida.
“The same week that #HurricaneIan brought so much chaos and destruction to Florida, not a single Florida Republican cared enough to vote in favor of Hurricane relief for the people in their own state hit hardest by the storm,”
The swap is finally getting drained 🤣