What's Left of Casey Key ... after Category 3 Hurricane Milton?

[@Dallas1722]

Excellent update Troy. For 25 years Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 hurricane which devastated Homestead in Miami in the early 90's as always the Big One. However, since 2018 there have been two Cat 5's and three Cat 4's. It's getting scary. People on Casey Key can obviously absorb these hits but tens of thousands of retirees on fixed incomes in RV and trailer parks have lost everything. I think it's prudent to carefully reconsider Florida as the retirement paradise it has marketed itself to be. It's now coming with a price.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for complement. Mobile homes are not safe, especially near the gulf.

[@Dragonfly657]

Don’t build on barrier reefs they are meant to protect the land .

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Yes, this is the place to live ... if money is not an issue.

[@juancardona9440]

My sister in law lives in Siesta Key. I always make an effort to drive through Casey Key when I visit because of how peaceful it is. Glad you are safe!

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for your comment

[@rosecostanzo341]

Thank you for a good video and so much valuable info. You are the only one who gave some coverage of Casey key. Have a friend there havent herd from him since Helene. May you all get help soon.i hope the roads are repaired and recovery of damages be quick for alll residents. May the waterway return to its beautiful blue . God bless you all

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you

[@noldaker]

Thank you for producing this video...Spent two decades enjoying Casey Key in my mother's Gulf to Bay home that her husband built 1976 when few lived out there. We originally lived on LBK since 1961 and am sorry to see the devastation there as well.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for you kind response

[@carolvince8165]

How did nokomis beach do?

[@richardknott2021]

This island is my holiday destination..love it there..good luck to everyone.

[@rebekahfranks4205]

Thank you for your service. Great pics and reporting. Very beautiful there.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for the kind comment.

[@Automedon2]

If I was rich enough to live there, I'd do the repairs and continue living there. It looks incredibly beautiful.

[@sammyfrost2240]

It is beautiful.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Yes, I agree :)

[@ygm_dom6702]

That is what most people are doing. Most bay side houses were ok. Beach front homes not so much.

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🌴🌴🌴 Thank you for the update Troy. Blessings,Carlos ✝️🙏❤️😊🇺🇸

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Carlos - Always value your support - Thank you

[@dmaustin4164]

I had the pleasure of staying on Casey Key last winter. I walked North Casey Key Rd daily and even on a windy day the water would come up over the road and sand covered the driveways. I spent a few years on the west end of the Paradise Island. Very similar to Casey Key but no roads. During a tidal surge the water and sand came up causing significant damage. Soon after I watched as they sank a large old ferry off shore to create a reef to help with the tidal waves. God Speed Casey Key…love you and want you back❤️

[@donabaypro6782]

Thank you for the video, nice job. I like how added context, not just video or photos. I have a big issue with something you said. Milton had a higher storm surge than Helene. I live on Dona Bay. Milton was about a foot higher. We could tell by the marks left on our walls, especially our blocks. On ocala blocks it is easy to see. There was other evidence of the surge being higher. The damage was not as bad because there was not much more to damage. We had already put our damaged appliances, and equipment out to street. The wind for, Milton was a lot worse. There was more damage to the trees and the second story of our house. Milton undid the cleanup we had done. That was very disheartening. Another note. Both Helene and Milton were record setting. I live in my childhood home, moved here in 74. We never had water in the house. Barely some water over the seawall. We had over two feet of water running through our yard, not just our house. Neighbors on the other side of the road had water in their houses. It is difficult to describe the scale of what we had. I do feel lucky it went down to a cat 3.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Good feedback - thank you for sharing (how you had more flooding with Milton) on Dona Bay and noting this was a record storm. Would like your feedback on my video of Venice Island (we own property there) and Milton seems less intense than Helene on Venice Island.

[@donabaypro6782]

@@TroyFunkBroker we have a house there too. We just had the power go off. However are area looses power quickly. Milton had a lot of wind with the salt spray that covered one side of the house. The good thing about “the island” is part of it is high ground. The wind did a lot of damage to the trees, all over the town. One reason Milton did not seem as bad as Helene was that Helene did a lot of damage already. How did you fair in Venice.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

me and my husband were wondering how you were glad you're okay.

[@amjmmint4786]

My house and family are fine, thanks for asking. I have some longtime friends on the key, hope we can get out there and do what we can soon.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Prayers to your family ... this is going to be a process to get through.

[@TTTR1GGER]

My wife and I stayed at Suntan Terrace on Casey key in May and dined at Crows nest and Pops sunset grill so sad this happened Hope they get up and going soon

[@DavidArbuckle-sc8zc]

I lived at 3614 Casey Key Rd for many years. I was there for several Hurricanes going back to Donna in 1960, and Agnes in 1973. I evacuated for Hurricane Charlie. My family still lives on the key. But what I want to know, is what are they going to do about the Insurance Crisis? How can anyone think that home buyers are going to continue to buy if they cannot get flood Insurance or cannot collect on the monies promised for that protection?

[@robwaddell3661]

Well it's going to come down to only people that can afford to self insure, they are the only ones that are going to be living out there. Cash sales for houses no mortgages that's the only way, insurance is now nothing more then a shakedown scam unfortunately. You pay all this money for it and then when you need to use it they deny your claims have to get a lawyer and try an sue them to get any money that you're owed and deserve to get.

[@DavidArbuckle-sc8zc]

@@robwaddell3661 Yup. They need regime change in Florida. The Insurance Companies are make billions off Auto, Life, Medical and Business. If they want out of Florida, then they should have to forfeit all the other policies they make incredible profits on.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Good feedback - I agree the goal is to self-insure if you can (which means you own the property without a mortgage).

[@DavidArbuckle-sc8zc]

@@TroyFunkBroker Which means the Real Estate Market will become only for the Elites. Which it pretty much was for those who live on the beach. But it will devastate the rest of Florida if the Insurance Industry just gets to f*ck over everyone else.

[@kentkagle3850]

Thanksbeen coming to casey since 1990from tampa on wkends all year

[@margomoore4527]

Troy, there was always one commercial rental on Casey Key that consisted of a few cabins (plywood partitions, no ac). It had somehow been grandfathered in. We were there on and off in the 1950’s, maybe 4-5 times. It was luxury at a bargain price; I think one of the patrons of my family’s store told us about it. The beaches were largely empty-the opposite of Lake Michigan-and we could just run across the road to our section of beach. Something happened in the early sixties and the place was redone, in the process losing a great concrete structure built into the side of the road, that had an awning-covered cabana and a large built-in charcoal grill, where we could cook hamburgers. It was pretty fabulous, and I have always dreamed of returning, if only to snowbird. January was always when we came. Do you estimate the island will be restored by January 2026? I suppose it’s a lot of wishful thinking that prices in the area would go down as people leave the area…….

[@TroyFunkBroker]

I see this island being restored quickly and don't believe prices will fall. Generally the Wealthy do not panic sale (as they own their properties without a mortgage) and will wait if they can not get their price.

[@Tracy-wr7mj]

So all those who want to stay the winter or visit this area ..would you say this winter is not a good idea? plus maybe you could update us locals about the voting areas like casey key for one or the church on Palm a few blocks away. Thank you for the perspective.

[@diggerusmc62]

There’s no fuel line problems, there’s a few without fuel but plenty of stations are open and pumping Nokomis Resident

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Yes, this did seem to self-correct quickly (about the time I posted this video). Thank you for sharing.

[@paigerausch6565]

Tony, I thought you were going to show photos. The jabbbering about the storm, been there done it.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Feedback helps me - Thanks for you sharing your throughs. My drone was not working to get everything I wanted for B role. Check out my latest videos and let me know what you think.

[@greg7404]

"Very different vibe"...ALL PRIVATE/NO TRESPASSING.

[@buggiebuild1]

I have so many pictures from all up and down and side to side of Florida, I’m a Floridian, and back in the later 70s, 80s we moved a lot, Dad’s work,but we did get to visit a lot of phenomenal places biggest memories the people were so friendly, Where nice is normal not like here in south Florida😂, i’ve been praying so hard for everybody, seriously, to all the states and islands💯🙏🏻

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for sharing - great feedback.

[@vclentor8404]

The Washington Post recently published an insightful article on the damage Milton caused to Casey Key. However, it raises a question: who is covering the cost of repairing roads and infrastructure every few months? Hopefully, it's not falling on taxpayers-we've all worked hard for that money.

[@joesarasota4535]

Great job on your video Troy, your friend from Sarasota Vegan Society !

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you my friend :)

[@bakenumber4]

My parent's have a Summer home in Clearwater, Fla (Bellaire shore area). I'm preparing myself to see alot of water damage in the house on Fri when I fly down. Any info you can offer me about how bad the area flooded wld be greatly appreciated. plz stay well

[@TroyFunkBroker]

My parents grew up in Seminole and were the first graduating class of Largo High. I still have family there ... they report the damage is severe. Prayers to you and family

[@FREEDOM195844]

I question Milton being a cat 3 as the highest winds I saw recorded were 105 and they were gusts. If there were sustained winds of 120mph then where were they. Fortunately the hurricane got severely sheared prior to landfall. 120 mph sustained winds means there would be gusts to 140mph.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Thank you for your feedback

[@Tracy-wr7mj]

RIP Alan and Sue Redmon who had called their hotel home..they moved on and the storms rolled in..

Question for Troy: Are you by any chance related to Dory and Terry Funk?

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Hi - No relation to either one that I know ... yet I get asked this question often. Best to you and your family.

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

If I was to build on one of these keys, I'd drive concrete pylon's down to bedrock and build a round house made out of solid concrete 10 ft off the ground.

[@mirandakoggan3914]

The prettiest mansion in Fl. So sad to see them so damaged.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

I agree - thank you for contributing.

[@jaipena3351]

This has becoming too common of occurrence , my plans were always to retire and move down there in the very near future, I’m now decided the west coast of Florida is not an option. I follow you Mr funk and like your videos but I believe you’re wrong on trying to make it seem you’re better off than the east coast of Florida and that’s just not the case . I realize this is your livelihood but facts are facts and I’m disappointed by what I hear because you’re sounding a bit like a car salesman. Good luck to you and glad you’re all safe !

[@rodcoulter997]

100% correct…The East Coast(Atlantic Ocean) side is 1000% better than ANY Gulf location. Air quality, water quality, beach quality. Lived on both for over 40 years….

[@TroyFunkBroker]

I love where I live and will defend it. If someone does not feel comfortable moving here, that is OK ... we don't need that haters.

[@retro000]

When you see the keys sitting.out there so vulnerably...it makes you wonder how real estate got this right!! Obviously it's just beautiful and has made billions and anyone would want to be there! But that's a high price to pay.....seems this will be a forgotten trend and eras as climate change will take charge.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

It feels the the World is changing. NC was my back up plan and they are now having their own flooding problems.

[@Ranger830]

@@retro000 There’s good reason the indigenous people of Florida did not build permanent settlements on Keys or barrier islands! As far as climate change. When we use to have king tides the water would come just above the sea wall,now 20 years later it comes 6 to 8 feet into the back yard. I’m on the east coast and I can only speak for what I see with my own eyes. I’m a 54 year old native Floridian who was 11 years old before I saw my first hurricane and 22 when I saw my second. I’ve been affected by 7 major Hurricanes since 2004. Doesn’t take a scientist to figure it out people! Wake up everyone,this isn’t political. It’s facts!!! 😎🤙 Good Luck from Ft.Pierce Florida. BTW we’re still cleaning up over here from the Tornadoes associated with Milton. 6 dead and 35 seriously injured in Saint Lucie County. Pray 🙏 for us all and Florida.

[@jdh23h]

2’ above sea level, no thanks

[@donnaolson516]

A little less of this guy's face and more scenery would be nice - couldn't watch too long.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Appreciate the feedback -

[@theb4122]

Thank you Troy. I might suggest you turn off the comments to avoid these clown comments about politics, etc. Good info, sorry for the lib clown show.

[@TroyFunkBroker]

Lol - Thank you. My video was not about politics.

[@MisterTomcat]

Not sure the term "lib clown show" is the right term when the insults are coming from both sides.

[@Valmontst]

@@MisterTomcat look at who started with the political comments: it was a liberal Democrat bashing Trump!

[@MisterTomcat]

@@Valmontst that's simply not true. you can see that @theb4122 was the original commenter and used the term "lib clown show".

[@ne1uno]

Dems and Republicans need to help eachother through these tough times....We are all Americans, Dont let Trump's violent rhetoric divide us!!

[@riptorn7444]

I agree but too many people are supporting Trump to not feel like the Republican party doesn't deserve and it will reap what it sows

[@bryceharper446]

Wow YOU KNOW NOTHING! Don’t let Kamala lies and hate for America fool you! VOTE TRUMP!

[@bryceharper446]

@@riptorn7444don’t start stupid. Start educating yourself

[@bryceharper446]

Btw Sarasota will not be forgotten. We were hit too.

[@GlitchedPepsi]

Trump 2024

[@sololobo11b]

There is a reason they are called BARRIER ISLANDS! I have very little sympathy for anyone who builds there.

[@DenisPage-b4t]

STEVEN KING,MY NEIGHBOUR LIVE ON CASEY. HIS MOST SURREAL TOMES CANNOT MATCH WHAT MOTHER NATURE CAN DO. TRY HARDER STEVE🤯

[@Valmontst]

You can’t even write in grammatically correct sentences, and obviously have a poor grasp of the English language. Yet you want us to believe that you are so wealthy that Steven King is your neighbor.😂😂😂😂