Honc Industries<\/a>, a local Pine Island family business, purchased the damaged property to help move the community’s cleanup process forward.<\/p>\n“I had the opportunity to buy it and move progress along in Matlacha, to start the cleanup process, or continue the cleanup process so that there’s a sense of normalcy around here,” Honc said.<\/p>\n
The demolition drew crowds of onlookers who stopped to witness the removal of what had become a constant reminder of the hurricane’s impact.<\/p>\n
“Seeing this thing go away is good for all of us,” Honc said.<\/p>\n
Local business owner, Rich Dantona, viewed the demolition as a positive development for the area.<\/p>\n
“It’s a sign of progress. Getting back to the old Matlacha,” Dantona said.<\/p>\n
Community member Micheal Burnor echoed that sentiment.<\/p>\n
“We’re trying to make our town better, you know, and the only way we’re going to be able to do it is if things like this happen,” Burnor said.<\/p>\n
Honc is now in the process of selling the land to the homeowner next door, who told Line that he plans to transform the space into a green area and Hurricane Ian memorial.<\/p>\n
“I think this is just another reminder for everybody that Pine Island is coming back stronger than ever,” Honc said.<\/p>\n
The pink building located at 4204 Pine Island Rd is set to be demolished a part of the county’s plan to get rid of “unsafe structures” soon.<\/p>\n
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