Finally we got some rain and we got the perfect tropical storm. Just plenty of rain.We couldn't have asked for a better rain pour.

Downtown Fort Myers Beach was renovated approximately five years ago and since then, they have resurfaced many of the streets and remodeled the buildings. The above photograp was shot the same day after a much awaited rainfall, breaking the area's drought.  The rain poured and already many visitors were back in town  after a full 24 hours of on and off again rain. The Local people love it and the kids are surfing surf.

The cobblestones were part of the resurfacing of the street, and more of the same can be seen on the sidewalks along Estero Boulevard.

 I recall the first time I experienced a tropical storm, whenmy wife and I lived in Key West, and eve though the streets had water up to your knees in some spots, it didn't seem to bother the native spritts.  The residents still could be found out enjoying a beer or a pina colada the attracitive, tropical cafes and bars. A few years ago on Fort Myers Beach, we had a stronger storm and the local residents didn't seem bothered, either.  Some even had floaters and flat bed canoes along the streets and were raising beers in the air. I knew Floridians were different. Call it guts or optimism, they certainly know how to make the best out of a wet situation. So my wife and I took our own canoe and went along the streets. A few hours later, the effects of the flood was completely gone.  It never lasts long and we always know when its coming. It was, in fact, exciting and the next day we were all back to our lives and jobs.

A few hours later the street of Fort Myers Beach were drying up and the beauty of the Island was brushed by the first ray of sun through the clouds.

 hide tide and as high as it will go.Next day the whole islands grass will be greener and the beach will widen to a lower tide.

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