Caddy's Treasure Island Reopens After Hurricane Recovery

0:00Caddy's treasure island on Sunset Beach just reopened after getting hammered by back-to-back hurricanes. Nearly wiped out last fall, the spot cut the ribbon on Thursday, drawing crowds under clear Gulf skies for drinks and vibes. Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024, flooding the place with sand and junk from Stormsurge. Then Hurricane Milton piled on days later, ripping up the roof and leaving total chaos behind. Thousands and regulars are buzzing with relief, seeing this as a big win for the barrier islands come back, tourists keep forward as economy humming, and folks worried this beach staple was done for good. City leaders stepped up early this year, passing rules to let damaged spots use tents, food trucks, and porta-potties temporarily. That lifeline kept the rebuild alive through the soft opening phase right now. Full menus rolling out, with parties planned soon proof that resilience runs deep down here on the coast. That's your Tepper Bay News Today update, AI powered and always on.