In 2004, Florida experienced the most active hurricane season since weather records were first recorded in 1851. Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne and Tropical Storm Bonnie damaged the beach and dune system, inland structures and property, and infrastructure in most of Florida’s coastal counties. Similarly, in 2005, Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Ophelia, Rita, and Wilma and Tropical Storms Arlene and Tammy exacerbated erosion conditions throughout the State and substantially reduced the width of Florida’s beaches available for public access.