chrisgriffith on October 4th, 2011

Bonita Springs Government, Parks and Utilities Leadership Bonita students 2011-2012, sponsored by Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce, were treated to a few inside tours of several facilities in town such as Bonita Springs Utilities, Bonita Springs Parks and Recreation, Bonita Springs Code Enforcement and Bonita Springs City Hall. Bonita Springs Utilities: Some interesting things that [...]

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chrisgriffith on September 9th, 2011

Economic Development, Industry & Business in SWFL The most amazing discovery during the economic development segment of Leadership Bonita was the number of organizations in southwest Florida who offer advice, guidance and incentives for bringing business and industry to Southwest Florida, Lee County and the city of Bonita springs, Florida. A day full of economic [...]

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chrisgriffith on September 9th, 2011

Leadership Bonita 2011-2012 Every Leadership Bonita program starts with a weekend retreat.  This year’s retreat, like the last few, was held at Hyatt Coconut Point on Estero Bay.  It’s a gorgeous resort hotel, by the way. I wasn’t thrilled to be away for a few days and had told myself that I could just drive [...]

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chrisgriffith on September 9th, 2011

Leadership Bonita 2011-2012 This post is part of a series written over the 2011-2012 year documenting the Leadership Bonita Program. Other chapters are below:The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce offers the Leadership Bonita program to members of the community of Bonita Springs, Florida. The Leadership Bonita program is designed to hone leadership skills, create [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 12th, 2009

Farm City BBQ at Ave Maria, Florida Did you know that the average American eats 22 pounds of tomatoes each year? Or did you know that it takes 12 busy little honeybees collecting the nectar from 2,000 flowers to make a tablespoon of honey? The National Farm City Council has spent more than 50 years [...]

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chrisgriffith on October 4th, 2008

Bonita Springs Boat Parade Sign Up 2008 Folks are looking for the date, time and deadline to sign up for the Bonita Springs Holiday Boat Parade. The Boat Parade Captain’s party is on Wednesday, November 19th from 6-8:00p.m.  The Captains Dinner is at Fitzgerald’s Pub.  Captains, bring your first mate for dinner and your $35 [...]

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