Hurricane Ian: Two Years Later

Old Florida Lee County roadside attraction sees new life after Hurricane Ian

Two years on its rebuilding with a ten year plan.

  • By Laura Lyon
  • | 5:00 a.m. September 23, 2024
Volunteers clear debris from Wonder Gardens after Hurricane Ian.
Volunteers clear debris from Wonder Gardens after Hurricane Ian.
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Neil Anderson spent the majority of his lengthy zoological career in landlocked Wisconsin before becoming CEO of Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs in August 2022. Just six weeks into his tenure, Hurricane Ian made landfall and a 3.5-foot storm surge from the nearby Imperial River flooded the 3-acre property. 

 

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