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If you’ve been to Sanibel, you probably know Billy’s Bikes; it’s a staple of Southwest Florida. While Ian took a toll on Billy’s Bikes, owner Billy Kirkland is doing his best to help others.
Before the causeway opened back up, Kirkland donated bikes around the island to ensure his neighbors could get around.
He’s spent the past few days donating bikes across Southwest Florida, including on Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and Pine Island.
On Wednesday, he kept going, even on his 70th birthday.
“It’s my home. You would do it, right? And it’s the right thing to do, and money’s not everything. Taking care of people is more important,” said Kirkland.
Billy said he rode out the storm on Sanibel, but in the future, he’ll choose differently.