Pine Island and neighbouring Matlacha Island, Florida, both steamrolled by Hurricane Ian in September 2022, continue to march on the long road to recovery.

Drone footage reveals some buildings have not been fully repaired as well as some boats still damaged.

The filmer said: "On a recent visit to the rustic Southwest Florida islands, known for their residents' fierce independence and abundant fishing grounds, it's clear that many businesses were damaged beyond repair while others are either in the process of being rebuilt or already open."

Pine Island and neighboring Matlacha Island, Florida, both steamrolled by Hurricane Ian last September, continue to march on the long road to recovery. On a recent visit to the rustic Southwest Florida islands, known for their residents' fierce independence and abundant fishing grounds, it's clear that many businesses were damaged beyond repair while others are either in the process of being rebuilt or already open. Immediately after Ian hit, residents banded together to clear the debris left by the storm and re-establish bridges and roads that gave them access to the mainland and outside assistance.