North Port completes tree canopy restoration on Sumter Blvd
By The BriefBrief
Four years after Hurricane Ian damaged shade trees in North Port, city officials say they have finished planting 85 new canopy trees along Sumter Boulevard. The project follows estimates that about 50% of mature trees were lost along the corridor during the September 2022 storm.
WHO:North Port city officials
WHAT:Completed planting 85 new canopy trees along Sumter Boulevard to restore the tree canopy lost during Hurricane Ian.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE:North Port, Florida
WHY:Hurricane Ian brought severe wind, flood and storm surge damage that caused the loss of mature shade trees.
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