Hurricane Ian hit Florida particularly hard in the cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Naples, causing catastrophic damage with a storm surge of 10–15 feet and leaving millions without power. Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach, and Pine Island also experienced severe impacts including leveled structures and collapsed causeways
. Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread flooding and power outages, especially in Hardee and Highlands counties. Significant damage occurred in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and surrounding areas, with tornadoes and heavy rain reported
. In summary, recent major hurricanes struck Florida's west coast and southwest regions, with key affected areas including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Sanibel Island, Pine Island, Siesta Key, Tampa, and St. Petersburg.
