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On Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m., SanCap Resilience will host its next community program: “Home Elevation Workshop: Three Sanibel Case Studies.”

The workshop will take place at the Sanibel Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL. It will also be streamed live on Zoom. Admission is free, but registration is required. Individuals can register online here (https://bit.ly/48ghoZ3).

Homeowners and businesses with ground-level buildings who are considering elevation are encouraged to attend. Those already working on building renovation are also encouraged to invite their contractors.

The program revolves around three case studies of homeowners on Sanibel who have been through the home elevation process. Members of the SanCap Resilience resilient buildings working group will present the three case studies, which will be followed by an audience Q&A discussion with a panel of the homeowners.

Some of the many questions to be addressed during the workshop include:

• What are the financial implications of elevating a home?
• Does it make sense to elevate before I restore or renovate my home, or after?
• How do I find a contractor?
• What is the home elevation experience like?
• How long did the process take?

This program will be presented by lay members of the SanCap Resilience buildings working group and homeowners who have been through the home elevation process. Presenters are not contractors or experts in the building field. Information presented and advice offered in the Q&A discussion should not replace attendees’ own research and due diligence for those who plan to go through the home elevation process.

The program is made possible through the generous support of Ashton Kirchner Group of Keller Williams Ft Myers and the Islands.

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SanCap Resilience is a coalition of community organizations and concerned citizens. Its mission is to lead a community-based initiative to build resilience and protect the vibrancy of our sanctuary islands long into the future. SanCap Resilience is dedicated to planning, educating, and taking action to protect our natural and built environments. It is committed to advancing mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce risks from climate change and other environmental threats. It believes in the values of the Sanibel Plan and the Captiva Community Plan, including promoting a diverse community, conservation, and living in harmony with one another and with nature to promote a high quality of life for our citizens.