Downtown Bonita Springs welcomes you with charm and tradition. Explore local gift shops in search of treasures or visit the historic artist cottages.  Experience food, drinks, and dining at numerous cafes, restaurants and stores. Pick up farm fresh produce at a Farmers Market or try a new food item from a food truck. There is ample opportunity for leisure; rent a bicycle, kayak or paddle board to enjoy the recreational opportunities of the Imperial River and Riverside Park.   

JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Location: Shangri La Springs
Social Hour:5:30 p.m.
Program Speaker: 6:00 p.m.
Friends of BERTFriends of BERT is an advocacy group for the Bonita Estero Rail Trail and the greater Florida Gulf Coast Trail.  They are an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) citizen group dedicated to bringing the BERT and Florida Gulf Coast Trail (FGCT) to Lee County and Collier County communities.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BERT IN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER

THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR:
Sugarshack Downtown
Sugarshack Downtown is a place to eat, drink, and gather - but more importantly, it's a place to feel something. To discover new artists. To hear stories between songs. To stay longer than you planned.

SPONSOR A MEETING

If you are interested in sponsoring a meeting,
Call : Mike Gibson (239) 287-3648
Or use the PayPal button below

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Do You Have an Upcoming Event?
We invite BSDA members to submit details by 4PM on the 15th of each month to be featured in the next month's newsletter.
Please email your event information or questions to emma@trishleonard.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Bonita Springs Downtown Events

  • 4th of July Parade
  • Riverfest- Saturday, August 1st
  • Art-Music Walk Thursday, October 15th
  • Halloween on Old 41 Saturday, October 31st

MAY 2026 MEETING