[squarebarb]

That is so sad about the historical district being wiped out. I have seen some of the 'old Florida' type neighborhoods, so graceful and lovely.

I hope they rebuild in that old style.

As I asked on another thread, is there anybody who knows where Malone Avenue is in Port Charlotte? My aunt and uncle and two cousins evacuated but don't know if their houses still stand. they were on Malone.

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[dukeman]

squarebarb, if it helps I think Port Charlotte may not have been hit as hard as Punta Gorda. They are right across the Peace River from one another. The storm seemed to travel northeasterly up the Peace River to Arcadia in Desoto County. Depending upon how far north of the river Malone Avenue lies, your family's house may not have been hurt too badly.

Ironically, some folks from Sarasota's barrier islands evacuated as they were told and headed inland to.......Arcadia! This is the town where the roof of the civic center collapsed as it was being used as a storm shelter. Thankfully, I understand no one was hurt.