The “Images of Recovery” study used participant-submitted photographs and survey responses to better understand the challenges and recovery experiences of Florida agricultural and coastal communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian, Idalia, Helene, and Milton. Findings showed that resilience is shaped by a combination of social connections, economic resources, environmental conditions, preparedness behaviors, and strong ties to place. Participants described recovery as a slow, uneven process influenced by access to resources, while highlighting the importance of community support, family, farms, animals, and the natural environment. The photos also revealed concerns about preparedness gaps, environmental damage, debris cleanup, rural isolation, and limited access to recovery assistance. Despite ongoing challenges and repeated storm impacts, participants demonstrated hope and determination to rebuild. Based on these findings, researchers recommend expanding disaster education, promoting year-round preparedness and environmental stewardship, improving cleanup safety and financial planning resources, strengthening damage-reporting systems, and increasing access to recovery support to help communities build long-term resilience.