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, September 22, 2026
Location: Shangri La Springs
Social Hour: 5:30 p.m.
Program Speaker: 6:00 p.m.

Matt Caldwell-appraiser

September's Speaker:
Lee County Property Appraiser
Matt Caldwell

Matt is a 7th generation Florida native, whose family came to Micanopy in 1826. Matt was born in Gainesville but grew up in Lee County.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MATT IN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER MEETING SPONSOR
Newrez Southwest Florida Branch
Newrez logo2026 Newrez LLC is a publicly traded mortgage bank that served over 4.2 million customers nationwide in 2025. The Newrez Southwest Florida Mortgage Group under Nigel Fullick and Gerry Teeven has operated out of Bonita Springs since 2003, with 6 offices from Marco Island to Fort Myers.

SPONSOR A MEETING

Halloween bucketTrick-Or-Treat Down Old 41
Saturday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m.
This year the city will have an official road closure
from Dean Street to Wilson Street.
All downtown businesses are encouraged to participate. 
Stay tuned for more information!

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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

September 7: Labor Day-City Closed
September 9: 4-5 p.m. at Shangri-La Springs
Shangri-La Springs 100 year Proclamation
September 10: 6:30 p.m. at Ceremony Brewing
Riverfest Check Presentation
September 25: 7:30 a.m. at Vasari Country Club
Bonita Springs YMCA Charity Golf Scramble
October 15: Art-Music Walk 
October 31: Halloween on Old 41 

WE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THIS YEAR'S RIVERFEST!