An Italian staple in Southwest Florida will not be returning. After serving the Cape Coral community since 1986, Paesano's Italian Fresh Market confirmed they have permanently closed after Hurricane Ian destroyed their building. According to their Facebook page earlier this month, the owners have decided to retire after losing a lot from Hurricane Ian after the Category 4 storm damaged their building.

"We are going to retire. We lost a lot from the Storm and we are getting up in age … it's time to retire," the owners wrote in a comment. Paesano's was known for having Southwest Florida's largest selection of fresh cut meats, specialty items, and Thumann's deli coldcuts. The market also featured "la trattoria al fresco," which is an outdoor patio where patrons could enjoy authentic Italian lunches and drinks.