For years, locals have been telling visitors that Downtown Bonita Springs is one of Southwest Florida's best-kept secrets. Apparently, the folks at Michelin have been paying attention.
In a milestone year for Florida dining, both The Bohemian and The …
You have to see Downtown Bonita Springs during the holidays to believe it. Every year the city adds more to the holiday stroll and the festive decor. It starts when you enter downtown on Old 41 from Bonita Beach Road at Oak Creek. The …
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Meanwhile in Bonita Springs, Florida: Cheesecake-Palooza 2025
It started out simple enough. Novel, even. A few weeks ago, I decided I would make Jerry’s world-famous award-winning cheesecake (the one that won a pie baking contest). It is at this point, royalty. A cheesecake with medals deserves a grand introduction.
Last …
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My daughter pulled into the driveway and I thought she was getting one of the kids out of the car. She was unloading the most wounded members of her household and it was her plants. Cue Chopin’s Funeral March. Not one. Not two. Not three. Four dead …
Everyone has a heart home — the one that lingers in memory long after the keys have changed hands. Maybe it was your first home when you were starting out or the house where you grew up.
I’ve lived in …
• Laid-back coastal lifestyle & climateYear-round sunshine and minimal frost make Bonita Springs, Florida perfect for outdoor lovers. As described in What’s It Really Like to Live in Bonita Springs, Florida?, the weather is a constant draw.
If you’re new to Southwest Florida, you might think summer is our off-season—but to locals, it’s one of the best times of year. While the snowbirds head north and seasonal visitors taper off, Bonita Springs settles into a quieter rhythm that residents …
Bonita Springs, Florida, spans several zip codes that reflect both geographic layout and the character of the neighborhoods within them. Here's a helpful breakdown:
34135 – East of U.S. 41This area includes a mix of communities such as Palmira Golf & …
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A little over a year ago, I returned home to Bonita Springs after a tune-up at the transplant clinic in Tampa. Part of my recovery involved long walks through Tampa neighborhoods - simple, healing movement. I found myself drawn to the Little Free Libraries scattered around the city. I walked to …
