The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.

Hurricane Ian before and after images show destruction of Sanibel Island, Fort Myers Beach Parts of Florida have been left unrecognizable in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

See before and after photos of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida with NOAA's mapping tool. It helps emergency managers with damage assessments.

Travel Sanibel Island after Ian: Causeway reopens to public Jan. 2, but recovery will take years Published: Dec. 08, 2022, 7:31 a.m.

See before and after photos of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida with NOAA's mapping tool. It helps emergency managers with damage assessments.

See before and after photos of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida with NOAA's mapping tool. It helps emergency managers with damage assessments.

See before and after photos of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida with NOAA's mapping tool. It helps emergency managers with damage assessments.

See before and after photos of Hurricane Ian damage in southwest Florida with NOAA's mapping tool. It helps emergency managers with damage assessments.