While much of the Sarasota-Bradenton area has already made great strides in their hurricane recovery, not all parts of Florida have been so lucky. The Myakka River region is a prime example of the destructive power that a hurricane can wield—flooded roads, limited mobility, destroyed homes and possession and scarce access to things like power, Internet and cell phone service. It’s a reality that few are prepared for, and something that you need to see in order to believe. The following photos were taken by second-year and Catalyst staff writer Chloe Rusek, live and on the ground (or rather, in the water) from the Myakka River region.