After much of SWFL weathered Hurricane Helene, Lee County is initiating a major cleanup effort in response to storm surge flooding.

Several beaches experienced significant sand displacement, and public buildings in areas like Pine Island and Boca Grande saw between two and 22 inches of water intrusion, county staff reported.

On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award design contracts for public amenities on the Sanibel Causeway Island and the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp.

Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Oct. 1 to authorize construction engineering and inspection services for various repairs to restore the function of the Matlacha Drawbridge.