The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian, when it smashed headlong into Fort Myers Beach on September 28, 2022, was brightened a bit in the following months by creative community members. Volunteers gathered on weekends in winter 2023 to hand-paint street signs — essential way-finders after the hurricane destroyed every street sign and stoplight on the island. Being lost and disoriented on the island gave way to delight thanks to these colorful signs.
The Estero Island Historic Society has collected as many of these unique street signs as we could find. EIHS Board members have cleaned them and will provide a protective coating for each sign before we display them around the EIHS historic cottage. These are symbols of hope, beauty and community spirit that no hurricane could destroy.
As many of you know, we’ve been searching for the best way to display the homemade street signs created after Hurricane Ian. We’re excited to announce two new products coming just in time for Christmas!
Personalized Coffee Mugs — Featuring Your Street Sign
We are now able to create custom coffee mugs featuring any of the street signs currently in our possession. These make wonderful keepsakes and meaningful gifts.
How to Order:
If your sign is on our list, simply visit
eihsonlineshopping.com and order a
generic mug. Once we receive your order, we will email you to confirm which sign you’d like on your mug. We’ll then personalize it just for you!
