chrisgriffith on December 28th, 2012

Riverside Park Schedule Events Jan-May 2013 January 6 Townsman Big Band Concert 2-4:00pm 13 Bonita Springs Concert Band 2-4:00pm 20 Southwest Florida Big Band 2-4:00pm 27 Bonita Village Band 2-4:00pm February 3 Southwest Florida Big Band 2-4:00pm 9 Bark in the Park 11am-4pm 9 Native Plant Sale 9-3:00pm 10 Historic Society Fish Fry   12pm-2pm 10 [...]

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chrisgriffith on October 16th, 2010

A hidden boardwalk thru cypress preserve in Bonita Springs, Florida.

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chrisgriffith on September 18th, 2010

Koreshan State Historic Site in Estero, Florida.

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chrisgriffith on September 13th, 2010

Cocohatchee River Park, Boat Ramp and Playground Just South of Bonita Springs, Florida in Naples, Florida.

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chrisgriffith on July 17th, 2010

Photos of dogs at dog beach Bonita Springs, Florida.

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A free Bonita Springs boat Ramp on Little Hickory Island.

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Now Open Weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m., February-May ? 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, FL 34109 (Naples, FL) – Rather than wait until it’s blazing hot, jump in the fun at Sun-N-Fun Lagoon now when it’s comfortably cooler.  The water park is open and waiting for you, your friends and family. From February through May, we invite [...]

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chrisgriffith on October 22nd, 2009

Riverside Park Events – Things to Do With season and cooler weather upon us, Downtown Bonita Springs is ready to celebrate!  The following is an update on events in Riverside Park.   THIS WEEKEND!  Riverfest – Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24 – There’s fun for the entire family at this year’s Bonita Springs Riverfest [...]

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chrisgriffith on June 19th, 2009

Parks in Bonita Springs, Florida. Free things to do with your family, your kids or just you. Riverside Park, Island Park.

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chrisgriffith on December 31st, 2008

Things to Do in Bonita Springs & Estero Florida Visit the Bonita Springs branch of the Lee County Library. Read a celeb-utard magazine without having to buy it. Take your kids, they’ll love the kids area and also the staff run programs. You can also borrow movies and books on tape. Bonita Springs Library is [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 7th, 2008

Imperial River at Sun Set Riverside Park

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chrisgriffith on August 23rd, 2008

Take a trip with me to Barefoot Beach Preserve south of Bonita Beach, Florida. I decided to try ultra violet light today. One hour limit. Naturally I snapped a few photos of a tragedy that unfolded at the beach. This town is so tough I can feel the grit in my teeth…..not only do we [...]

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chrisgriffith on June 24th, 2008

More Things to Do in Bonita Springs Someone found this Bonita Springs real estate blog looking for “things to do First Date Bonita Springs, Fl”. I don’t think I’ve ever really written specifically about dating. I think I did do a Valentine day post once. It got me thinking that maybe I should write about [...]

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chrisgriffith on June 10th, 2008

We Have Bugs in Bonita Springs You may not appreciate this grasshopper because bugs are gross but I thought it was beautiful so I took a picture of it to share with you. This is the first official Bonita Springs Grasshopper. What you need to know is that it was on the windshield of my [...]

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chrisgriffith on May 14th, 2008

Bonita Beach Parking Pass If you’re going to be living in the Bonita Springs area for a while and you’ll, no doubt, be hitting Bonita Beach. You might want to invest in a parking sticker. The average “donation” at the public access is nearly the same for a one time visit as it is for [...]

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chrisgriffith on May 9th, 2008

Vanderbilt Mail Beacon In the quest to capture Southwest Florida mailboxes I ran across this lighthouse mailbox. Hey, it’s Southwest Florida. The city of Bonita Springs is peppered with unique mailboxes, the likes of which are mostly nautical themed, fish themed, boat themed, lighthouse themed or ocean themed. I feel like Forest Gump; shimp gumbo, [...]

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chrisgriffith on April 4th, 2008

Poppin’ the Top & Toolin’ Around Bonita Springs This Dog Has Got It Made Because: A. He’s on his way to Dog Beach. B. He’s on his way to the pet friendly Coconut Mall C. He’s fairly confident he can “take” the Miniature Pincher in the SUV behind him. D.  On the way to the [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 23rd, 2008

Bonita Springs Blues Festival March 14, 2009 The second annual Bonita Blues Festival on March 14, 2009 at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. (this is last years post updated for 2009, the performers may be different) The concert will run from noon-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children 12 [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 10th, 2008

Test Drive Vanderbilt Beach Today was new running shoe day.  Yes, it is that big of  a deal to me.  I had far too many miles on my shoes and was long over due for a new pair.  A fellow runner and agent in my Bonita Springs Keller Williams office recommended that I go to [...]

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chrisgriffith on February 9th, 2008

Art Festival | Coconut Point | Estero So today my phone rings and it’s one of my loyal and appreciated clients.  He’s explaining to me that he’s on his way to the art show and asking why it wasn’t on my blog.  [Mark = Blog Police]  ACTUALLY, I was at that very moment just leaving [...]

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chrisgriffith on January 2nd, 2008

Edit:  This Business has closed. More Things to do with Kids in Bonita Springs If you’re in Bonita Springs and you’re caught in a cold snap (like tonight), a heat wave like our tropical Bonita Springs summers or you get over exposed to the sun at Bonita Beach, you’ll need to keep Kid Zoo in [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 23rd, 2007

   Veterinary Animal Hospital For Bonita’s Best Residents Today I drove the shopping center called the Centre at Bonita Springs.  It’s where the Publix grocery and Kmart is at Bonita Beach Road and US 41.  I passed White Sands Animal Clinic.  There was a truck backed up to the door, Dr. Mason’s truck.  Sunday morning was [...]

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chrisgriffith on December 18th, 2007

  Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers Looking for something to do with the family, visitors or kids? Visit the Six Mile Cypress Slough, (pronounced slew) a 2,200 acre wetland preserve in Fort Myers, Florida just south of the Heritage Palms community. This tour was taken in mid August during a somewhat unseasonably [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 18th, 2007

  A little bit of the Before and after of the Taste of Bonita Festival at Riverside Park, Bonita Springs.    Enjoy a few photos from the 14th annual Taste of Bonita, which was held at Riverside Park on Nov. 18.  More than 30 Bonita Springs restaurants participated and an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people attended.  Admission [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 15th, 2007

Taste of Bonita 2008 information is here: http://lifeinbonitasprings.com/taste-of-bonita-2008-riverside-park-bonita-springs-florida/       It’s that time of the year again.  The 14th annual Taste of Bonita is back, and some of the area’s best restaurants are serving up their best once again. The food festival will be held at Riverside Park on Nov. 18.  Riverside Park is [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 13th, 2007

Year after year, Bonita Springs’ Lovers Key makes the short list of Florida’s most popular state parks. With near perfect beaches, trails and boat ramp, the Bonita Springs Park ranked as the fourth most popular destination among the 160 parks and historic sites in the entire state park system. Lovers Key State Park saw more [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 12th, 2007

Just north of Bonita Springs in Estero, Florida you’ll find the Estero Community Park and Recreation Center. Estero Community Park is the largest facility within the Lee County Parks and Recreation system.  The community center is located in Estero Florida on Corkscrew Road, midway between US 41 and Three Oaks Parkway.  The Estero Community Park encompasses [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 10th, 2007

  Where should you spend a Saturday afternoon in Bonita Springs, Florida?  If you’re not boating or taking in the parks and Bonita Springs  landmarks you should make an effort to visit Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs. Barefoot Beach is located at the south end of Barefoot Beach Blvd.  Follow Bonita Beach Road east until you [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 9th, 2007

Looking for something to do in Estero?  Visit Mound Key.  Located in the middle of Estero Bay is Mound Key an archaeological site managed by Koreshan State Historic Site – State Park.  Calusa Indians dominated southern Florida for centuries and resisted the Spanish explorers. Mound Key Archaeological Site is believed to be the ceremonial center of [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 8th, 2007

Estero Community Park and Recreation Center is the largest facility within the Lee County Parks and Recreation system.  The Estero Community Center is located in Estero Florida on Corkscrew Road, midway between US 41 and Three Oaks Parkway.  The park encompasses 55 acres and features 2 bocce courts, 12 horseshoe pits, 3 sand volleyball courts, shelters [...]

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chrisgriffith on November 6th, 2007

Just a few miles North of Bonita Springs, Florida is Estero Florida. There isn’t a whole bunch of fanfare as you cross the city line, so you’ll probably miss it.  (It’s right by the Ship on Tamiami Trail) Estero is one of the fasted growing communities in Southwest Florida.  Enjoy a few suggestions for activities in the Estero and Bonita [...]

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chrisgriffith on September 8th, 2007

Dog Beach Bonita Springs Florida  Looking for a great beach where you’ll be able to take your BEST FRIEND in the whole world? Dog Beach in Bonita Springs is one of the only "pets permitted" public beaches.  Bonita Beach does not permit bets.  Dog Beach is also known as the "Lee County Off-Leash Dog Area."  It [...]

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