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After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch. The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.

Produced by: Raffi Paul
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Camera: Andrea Desky
Editor: Marisa Forziati
Reporter: Celia Forziati
Additional Footage: Dave & Maria Blancett, Babcock Ranch, Getty Images

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We Bought An $835K House In Florida’s ‘Hurricane-Proof’ Town