Built in 1980 at Cape Romano, these dome constructions was a DIY project of retired oil producer Bob Lee. His family spent much of the 80's nside the self-sustaining and solar-powered homes but started visiting less after 1992 whenhurricane Andrew caused damage in the area but not the dome houses themselves.
In 2005 the abandoned houses were purchased by John Tosto just before hurricane Wilma caused serious damage to the domes and washed away some of the coastline. Two years later the local authorities asked Tosto to remove the houses but his inaction resulted in hefty fines.
Today the dome houses remain abandoned and completely reclaimed by the sea and only accessible by boat for locals and tourists to explore.
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