"The property, whose prime stretch of beach-front land includes Rauschenberg's first house on Captiva as well as an art studio and several cottages, was sold by the New York-based Robert Rauschenberg Foundation."
"When the Foundation announced its decision to sell the Captiva property last August, it cited the findings of a multi-year study that showed safeguarding the estate against future environmental risks would require substantial additional investment."
"Residents were forced to evacuate Captiva Island during Hurricane Milton in October 2024, raising concerns about the impact of new development on evacuation processes during climate emergencies."
The 22-acre Captiva Island property, previously owned by Robert Rauschenberg, sold for $45 million to South Seas resort, alarming locals about environmental risks. The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation cited the need for substantial investment to protect the estate from hurricanes and rising sea levels as reasons for the sale. The Rauschenberg Residency, which supported over 500 creatives, will cease. Local residents proposed alternative preservation plans, fearing new development would harm the environment and complicate evacuation during climate emergencies, especially after recent hurricane experiences.
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