WINK Digital Team
•9/28/2026

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — Four years after Hurricane Ian changed Southwest Florida, WINK Listens is hearing from people across the region about the storm, the recovery and what life has looked like since.
WINK Listens will be at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive on Sanibel Island, Monday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Sign up for the event here and share your story here.
Anyone impacted by Hurricane Ian is invited to stop by and share their story.
Four years later, what does rebuilding look like for you?
For some, the storm’s impact is still visible through unfinished repairs, insurance disputes, contractor problems and damage that has never been fully addressed. Others have rebuilt their homes and businesses, started over somewhere new or found ways to move forward.
Four years after Hurricane Ian changed Southwest Florida, WINK Listens is hearing from people across the region about the storm, the recovery and what life has looked like since.
We also want to hear about the lessons you learned — what you wish you had known before Ian, how the storm changed the way you prepare for hurricanes, and the people or communities that helped you through the recovery.
Whether you’re still dealing with the aftermath, have fully rebuilt or simply have a story about how Hurricane Ian changed your life, WINK Listens wants to hear from you.
Have a Hurricane Ian story to share? Submit your story to WINK News here.