Lani Kai Resort on Fort Myers Beach reopens [Video]

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Lani Kai Resort on Fort Myers Beach is back in business! More than two years after Hurricane Ian tore through the area, the iconic resort has officially reopened its rooms, welcoming its first guests on Monday.

WATCH AS FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT ANVAR RUZIEV TOURS THE PROPERTY:

Lani Kai Resort on Fort Myrs Beach reopens it’s rooms to guests

The Lani Kai has been a staple of Estero Island for more than 40 years, and while it stood strong against the Category 5 hurricane, it didn’t come out unscathed. Melissa Schneider, the resort’s marketing director, shared her thoughts on how the building held up.

“This beautiful girl survived, this 50-year building survived that cat 5 storm,” Schneider said proudly.

Even though the outside of the Lani Kai still has its Old Florida charm, the inside has been completely redone. Schneider explained just how …