Idalia's Devastation: Gulf Towns Fear Loss of 'Old Florida' Way of Life
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Hurricane Idalia wreaked havoc on the small town of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, leaving many homes and historical buildings in ruins. Residents described the storm surge as unprecedented, with houses that survived previous hurricanes being destroyed this time. The storm toppled power lines, knocked houses off their blocks, and caused extensive damage to properties. Despite the devastation, residents are determined to rebuild and start anew.
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- Hurricane Idalia wrecked Horseshoe Beach as it neared Keaton Beach USA TODAY
- ‘A lot of beach erosion’: Dozens of entrances at Indian Rocks Beach closed after Hurricane Idalia WFLA
- 'The house is still here': Residents survey Idalia's destruction of Florida's Horseshoe Beach NBC News
- Eroded Pinellas County beaches further damaged by Hurricane Idalia WUSF Public Media
- Idalia destroyed these gulf towns. They worry they’ll lose an ‘old Florida’ way of life Miami Herald
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