Volume 33 | NO 11 | NOV 2022 941.312.0665 | ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING | www.DELTURA-HOA.com
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DEL TURAIANS REACH OUT TO NEIGHBORS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IAN Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida on September 28th. It destroyed our property, stole our sense of security, and claimed lives. It left devastation in its wake. No community was left untouched. Del Tura suffered much loss. But one thing we did not lose, one thing that came through stronger than before, was our sense of community. Neighbors helping neighbors, often at a time when they were facing hardships of their own, by offering to check on homes for those who were away, offering food and water to those without, hosting driveway barbeques, offering phone and golf cart charging stations in backyards and garages, opening their homes for hot showers to those still without electricity, supplying generators and tarps, providing live music and karaoke in driveways as well as
community lunches and dances to take our minds off of the situation for just a few hours, to name but a few. It has been amazing to hear the stories and to witness firsthand a group of people pulling together and putting the needs of their neighbors before their own. Below are quotes, and some images, from members of this community. Words and photos of thanks for kindness shown and gratefulness for the small blessings that remain and the intangibles that no storm could destroy. Most are taken from Facebook posts; some are from conversations I’ve had with others who call Del Tura home. We will rebuild. Not because we have influence or riches, but because we are a community of friends and neighbors. We are Del Tura Strong! ~ Cindy Swisher, Editor, Del Tura Tower
[ As I sit here in retrospect, it seems like I just woke up from a bad dream. I can’t say nightmare, because there are so many unfortunate people who are living this nightmare which could last the rest of their lives. It’s been a very long and exhausting 11 days. I am so fortunate to be living in a community with so many great people. There has been so much frustration but also so many good friends to ease the pain. As we occasionally gathered together during this ordeal, there were times when we cried, but most important the times we laughed. We were all in this together. Fortunately, social media, which I have stayed away from for the past two years, gave us a means of communications and support. But, most important are FRIENDS, those who we see every day and those we only see occasionally. We couldn’t have done this without your support. Thank you! ~ Jerry Leafer
[ While the wonderful Swing Street Band played I Love That Old Time Rock & Roll and people whooped & yelled, The Lights Went On At Del Tura! ~ Donna Wren
[ Stan Sidorowicz invited Tree Trimmers Shane, Zane & Dakota from Ohio to lunch. Del Tura Strong
[ Nice to see the fountain light up again! [ If all other communication goes down, my dad has a HAM radio station and a generator, and we have a relay in place so we can help you communicate with your family and friends. ~ Nathaniel Dunigan
[ We have extra cases of water free if you need it. It’s in the back of my husband’s Black ford pick up at 4006 Avenida. Come grab a case! ~ Kim Kelly
[ “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ~ Coretta Scott King
[ A big shout out to Glenn Rogers on San Luis for loaning us his generator now that he has power. I am having my first cold beer since Ian blew through here. We owe you big time. ~ Forney Johnson [ We have hot showers while they last, at 5492 San Luis Dr. Or just come by and sit in the A/C. Bring your own towels! I am serious! You are welcome here. Hot showers do wonders! ~ Donna Wren
[ A huge thank you to Nuno C. Hilton and Debbie Neely Gianino (I hope I have the name right!) for tirelessly being out for the last 2 days checking on our properties and giving us a bit of peace of mind!! I’m not sure there is a way to thank you both enough!!! You are true angels and we truly appreciate you!! I cried with relief today because I got to see that my house is still standing. May God bless you both!! Drinks are on me!!! THANK YOU ~ Kim Kelly
[ While driving around the past 4 days here in our community, I saw many people reaching out to others making sure they were OK. Some folks who are into their elder years were moving branches, stones and debris trying to make their yard beautiful again. I have seen residents stop in their tracks to help. If you haven’t ventured out far within our own setting, I can tell you that it’s not a company that makes a community, it is the people that reside within. You all that are here are helping those who can’t help themselves. These are mothers, fathers, family and now they are our family. One thing I can tell you is that we are Del Tura Strong and nothing can break us. I’m working on a project that will be fun for the community and bring out our spirits of fun. Take care of each other xo. ~ Nuno Hilton
[ To those staying..please take down our phone number. . Bob 7323377061 Nuno 9086369143 We have a 4 wheel drive. We have food. We have a generator. We have gas. If you need any assistance please let us know. We are here to assist anyway we can. Please be safe xo
[ Thanks to Glenn Roger’s for helping me with my tarps and for those he helped before doing his own. ~ Steve Peterson
[ For anyone who needs to charge anything feel free to come to 170 Las Palmas Blvd just bring your charger for cart or phone ~ Sandra Antonelli
[ The Banyan Tree survived!
SWING STREET
[ Frank and I would like to thank Deb and Dick Reimer for opening up their home to us while they were in WI so we would have all the comforts of home. Not to mention buying a generator up north and bringing it down for us. We can’t thank you enough for all u have done. You guys are ROCK STARS in our book. I like to thank the people from HTA for helping Julie with getting DT back on its feet and the lady from Orlando HTA and a very special thanks to the wonderful guy from Chicago HTA that got a plumber out to get my water fixed. Betty Cornwell it wouldn’t have happened without u and thanks for the water babe! There are so many to thank. Jim Hamilton for the use of his generator, And Nuno for helping me check on homes for 4 days boy that was allot of work but it was needed. I remember when Irma hit and I left but worried there wasn’t anyone checking homes then. Thank u from the bottom of my heart everyone. ~ Debbie Neeley Gianion [ “ I can no other answer make but thanks, thanks, and ever thanks.” ~ William Shakespeare [ A big thanks to Swing Street for providing some well deserved entertainment this evening in the courtyard. Power returned while they were playing and it seemed like New Years Eve with all the cheering and excitement.
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