Bonita Springs was notified that FEMA will maintain Bonita Springs rating and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder discounts following months of diligent work by the city to provide all requested and required documentation. FEMA determined Bonita Springs residents with policies issued under the NFIP will maintain the discount rate of 25%. The City of Bonita Springs has enjoyed a great working relationship with FEMA.

The City of Bonita Springs will be doing the final push to remove all remaining storm debris related to Hurricane Milton

The City of Bonita Springs West Terry Street Improvements Project is underway. This initiative creates a new sidewalk along the south side of West Terry Street, extending from US 41 (Tamiami Trail) to Old 41 Road. The proposed project aims to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility by providing a continuous pedestrian path on the south side of the corridor. The new design will also incorporate a closed drainage system with curb and gutter to efficiently manage stormwater.

Join us downtown Bonita Springs in December as we continue the 25th-anniversary celebrations for a spectacular Holiday Season! The festivities kick off with an enhanced free Holiday Stroll at Riverside Park- 10450 Reynolds St. Bonita Springs, FL 34135.

The City of Bonita Springs and the Veterans Advisory Committee invite the public to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will take place in Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs -10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135- at 9:00 a.m.

We have some exciting improvements coming to McLaughlin Blvd! 🚧 On November 4th, Ajax Paving will begin road milling, and (fingers crossed!) we’ll have everything freshly paved by November 5th. While we’re aiming for a quick 2-day job, a few surprises could extend the timeline.

The City of Bonita Springs has fun family friendly events coming up in October

If you applied to FEMA after Hurricanes Debby or Helene and have additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent damage.

Effective today, October 13, 2024, the curfew previously put in place for Hurricane Milton, of 10:00pm to 7:00am, has been lifted.

Hurricane Milton caused destructive storm surges in coastal areas of Bonita Springs, along with tornadoes and wind damage throughout the community. City staff continue to assess the damage and clean-up efforts are underway.

Bonita Springs, October 12th, 2024 – The City of Bonita Springs announces the reopening of Parks and Recreation facilities following the impacts of Hurricane Milton.

The City of Bonita Springs has initiated the recovery process following Hurricane Milton. City residents, who can safely do so, are asked to place any storm-generated debris on the public right-of-way. The public right-of-way is the area of residential property that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement.

The City of Bonita Springs enacts a curfew for the Bonita Beach. Until further notice from the City, all persons in the Bonita Beach area, including Little Hickory Island and Big Hickory Island, are prohibited from being abroad in vehicles or on foot between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00 am.

The City of Bonita Springs Hurricane Milton Advisory #10

The City Continues to Monitor the Effects of Hurricane Milton

Shelters and Storm Information

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning ​for the City of Bonita Springs.

Bonita Springs, October 7, 2024 – The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for the City of Bonita Springs. The City issued a State of Local Emergency over the weekend. The National Weather Service is anticipating that we will receive hurricane force winds and storm surge in our area from five-ten feet. The Lee County Emergency Operations Center has issued mandatory evacuations for Zone A and Zone B. Please visit the Lee County Emergency Operations webpage to find your evacuation zone. Lee County has announced evacuation orders and shelter openings, as well as LeeTran service to those shelters.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for the City of Bonita Springs. The City issued a State of Local Emergency over the weekend. The National Weather Service is anticipating that we will receive hurricane force winds and storm surge in our area from five-ten feet. The Lee County Emergency Operations Center has issued mandatory evacuations for Zone A and Zone B. Please visit the Lee County Emergency Operations webpage to find your evacuation zone. Lee County has announced evacuation orders and shelter openings, as well as LeeTran service to those shelters. Residents can view the announcements on local media as well as on the county’s Facebook page. The city will also be sharing the information to all city media channels.

Bonita Springs, October 7, 2024 –The City of Bonita Springs will host a press conference today at City Hall located at 9101 Bonita Beach Rd. at 1pm. Residents and media can watch live on the city’s facebook page at 1:00pm.

Bonita Springs, October 7, 2024 –A hurricane watch has been issued for Bonita Springs. The National Weather Service is anticipating that we will receive hurricane force winds and storm surge in our area from five-ten feet. The city urges you to complete your hurricane preparedness plan. A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours. A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours. Please secure all building materials onsite. Please continue to monitor local news stations for updates on the storm. The City is working with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District and other partners to prepare. City staff has been clearing storm drains and securing facilities in preparation of Hurricane Milton.

The City of Bonita Springs urges residents to finalize hurricane plans.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – October 6th, 2024–The City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency in response to the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton is forecasted to become a major hurricane.

Bonita Springs, October 6, 2024 – Governor DeSantis has declared a State of Local Emergency for Lee County. The City is working closely with our partner agencies, Lee County Government, Lee County Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center as the storm moves toward Florida.

Bonita Springs, October 2024 –The City of Bonita Springs has been actively preparing for storm season. Meteorologists tell us that SW Florida could expect excessive rain over the next week. Drivers are cautioned, as always, about driving through flooded roads where the depth is unclear.

Bonita Springs, FL – The City of Bonita Springs encourages residents to get permits. Please do not push sand from private property to the Right of Way. The sand does not count as landscape debris and will not be picked up by Solid Waste. The DOT crews have already been cleaning up sidewalks, bicycle paths and ROWs. Please be aware that sand on private property is the private property owner’s responsibility.

The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting Halloween in the Park on Saturday, October 26th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season: City of Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs, Sept. 26, 2024 – Bonita Springs encourages residents to continue to monitor Hurricane Helene as it impacts Southwest Florida this afternoon and evening.

Bonita Springs, Sept. 26, 2024 – The City of Bonita Springs continues to monitor Hurricane Helene and is coordinating with the Lee County Emergency Operations Center and partners.

It is very important for residents who may experience wind damage or water intrusion in their homes to understand that permits are required for repairs in the Special Flood Hazard area

The City of Bonita Springs continues to monitor Hurricane Helene. Due to the potential impacts of the impending storm, the City of Bonita Springs has declared a State of Local Emergency.

A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours

Declaring a Local State of Emergency in Advance of Potential Impacts from Tropical Storm Helene

Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-208, Emergency Management – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, declaring a state of emergency in 41 Florida counties ahead of the storm.

Be sure to save the dates for the upcoming events happening throughout the rest of the year.

The City of Bonita Spring’s Halloween in the Park event is scheduled for Saturday October 26th, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Save the date on September 21st, 2024, because it’s International Coastal Clean-up Day! The City of Bonita Springs is proud to partner with Keep Lee County Beautiful for Coastal Clean-up Day.

The City of Bonita Springs is designing improvements for East Terry Street from Old 41 Road to Bonita Grande Drive.

McLaughlin Blvd within the City is in need of asphalt repair. The proposal submitted by Ajax Paving would include the following improvements:

At the November 15, 2023, City Council Workshop, staff was directed to proceed with projects funded in the current budget year Capital improvement plan. Attached is a proposal from RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, in the amount of $105,000.00 for the Riverside Park Bandshell Lawn Artificial Turf, sidewalk and paver Design project.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) released their Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on September 20, 2021. The announcement included funds allocated by the President for emergencies and major disaster declarations that occurred between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Included in the announcement was funding for HMGP-COVID and Hurricane Sally.

The City of Bonita Springs is assessing sites for damage and impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, which made landfall as Hurricane Debby in Florida’s Big Bend earlier today.

The City Of Bonita Springs along with Lee County Emergency Management is monitoring the tropics in cooperation with state and federal partners.

City Council Approved a Resolution authorizing the City to enter into a Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and authorizing the Mayor to execute documents in furtherance of said agreement.

City Council Approved a Resolution awarding Holiday Street Pole Lighting (RFP 24-06) to Miami Christmas Lights USA, to light 111 light poles along Old 41 and add holiday enhancements to medians in downtown Bonita Springs for the City’s 25th anniversary holiday season.

City Council approved a Resolution calling for and ordering a General Election of Municipal Officers to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and acknowledging qualified candidates for said election.

Welcome to the City of Bonita Springs Photo Contest, where we invite you to showcase the stunning landscapes, vibrant communities, and unique moments that make our city so special. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual smartphone snapper, this contest is open to all residents and visitors who have an eye for photography.

This beautiful Live Oak Tree was submitted to the Tree Advisory Board to receive the Tree of the Season Award. The Board considered the entry and has requested City Council award the Tree of the Season to Ms. Brigid Rotigel, owner of the Live Oak Tree.

Star Spangled Bonita July 4th, 2024 at 6pm

The City invites the public to attend a public information meeting to learn about the design and provide the opportunity for the public to express their views about the project. Project display boards will be available for the public to view, and city staff and the project team will be available for the public to speak with one-on-one.

The City of Bonita Springs has been actively preparing for the upcoming storm season. Meteorologists tell us that SW Florida could expect excessive rain over the next few days. Drivers are cautioned, as always, about driving through flooded roads where the depth is unclear.

National Weather Service (NWS) offices that serve the state of Florida are teaming up July 29 through August 1, 2024, to offer virtual tropical training sessions geared toward the general public. Each day will focus on a specific topic, and we will be offering 4 sessions each day; 2 midday and 2 evening classes.

It is strongly advised to maintain a state of preparedness during this period. We kindly urge you to remain informed and equipped by regularly visiting the website of the Lee County Emergency Operations.

The City of Bonita Springs and Lee County have an existing Interlocal Agreement for the Renourishment of the north portion of Bonita Beach. This regular recurring project is scheduled to begin after turtle nesting season, November 1, 2024.

The City of Bonita Springs is recognized as a 15-year recipient of the National Arbor Day Tree City USA Program, which promotes education, activities, and preservation trees within communities.

Bonita Springs, Fla. – April 4, 2024 – The City of Bonita Springs Veterans Advisory Committee invites the public to attend a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 27, 2024. The service will be located in downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park (10450 Reynolds St., Bonita Springs, FL 34135) and will begin at 9:00 a.m. The guest speaker for the Memorial Day Service is US Air Force Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder Jr. (ret.).

Bonita Springs, FL, March 29, 2024–Celebrate Bonita 2024 is coming to Riverside Park on April 27, 2024! From 6 pm to 9 pm, the City of Bonita Springs will be hosting a free outdoor concert in Downtown Bonita at Riverside Park (10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135). The event is free to the public.

Fort Myers, FL, March 20, 2024 – Bonita Springs residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste – paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals – from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Bonita Springs Recreation Center, 26740 Pine Ave.

Starting the week of April 29, your collection day for Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste will be all on one day: MONDAY.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) hosted a public hearing for the US 41 (SR 45) at Bonita Beach Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study in Lee County on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Members of the public are invited to a workshop and drop in sessions on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan resulting from the City’s Evaluation and Appraisal Review

The Celebrate Bonita Festival is an event that celebrates the City’s incorporation. This year, Celebrate Bonita will be held on April 27, 2024. The event will be held from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The application portal for the LeeCares Hurricane Ian Housing Recovery Program opens at noon today, Feb. 1.

The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting the annual City-Wide Clean-up on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, from 9 am to 12 pm. The city asks volunteers who are participating in the clean-up to meet at the Banyan Tree Lot across from Riverside Park (address-10520 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135) to register/check-in and pick up supplies.

Fort Myers, FL, Dec. 15, 2023 – Lee County Public Safety is monitoring an approaching front capable of producing heavy rain and high winds. Staff are in regular contact with our partners at the National Weather Service.

The City of Bonita Springs has a packed Holiday event season this year in downtown Bonita Springs at Riverside Park- 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.

On October 18, 2023, City Council approved an agreement with Lee County Natural Resources Division for West Coast Inland Navigation District grant funding in the amount of $40,000 for support of the marine unit of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to provide on-water patrol primarily in the Imperial River and Estero Bay.

The City of Bonita Springs Holiday in the Park event is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will include the annual tree lighting, the arrival of Santa Claus, children’s activities, musical performances, as well as food and beverages.

The City of Bonita Springs and the Veterans Advisory Committee invite the public to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will take place in Riverside Park in Downtown Bonita Springs -10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135- at 11:00 a.m.

The City of Bonita Springs is hosting our Halloween in the Park event again this year on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

On September 6, 2023, Council approved a Master Agreement and Task Order #1 with Portland State University for State-mandated and optional Comprehensive Plan Amendments.

The second reading for changes to the Bayview on Estero Bay CPD/RPD were read at the city council meeting on October 4, 2023.

The proposal was obtained competitively through a Lee County contract for minor paving, drainage, and concrete improvements (Contract #B200333AEJ).

In remembrance of all those that we lost during the storm. We also thank everyone that came together to help our community recover.

Save the Dates!

On October 7, 2020 City Council approved a CDBG-CV entitlement contract with Lee County Human and Veteran Services for the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the CARES Act program. The contract provided for an expiration date of February 28, 2023.

Earlier this year, the City completed its State-required Evaluation and Appraisal Review (EAR) of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the EAR process, which occurs every seven years, is to determine whether plan amendments are necessary to reflect changes in state requirements during the cycle.

Save the date on September 16th, 2023 because it’s International Coastal Clean-up Day!

Lee County continues to encourage residents to monitor local forecasts as well as the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service.

Resolution No. 23-70 Declaring a Local State of Emergency due to TS Idalia

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Invest 93L

For further updates and information regarding hurricane preparedness, residents are encouraged to visit the Lee County Emergency Operations webpage

On February 2, 2022, Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Inc. to design a Wayfinding Signage and Gateway Feature Master Plan for the City. Similar to the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, this master plan will create a road map for future capital improvement project recommendations.

Resident participation meetings throughout unincorporated Lee County and in municipalities are planned in August to receive public comment and input on the Draft Action Plan for the $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Council received the first reading of the following ordinance: an ordinance of the city of Bonita Springs, Florida, amending chapter 24 - Flood Hazard Reduction - to clarify the definition of market value as applied to existing building in special flood hazard areas; providing for conflicts of law, severability, codification and scrivener’s errors, and an effective date.

LCSO has provided the attached partially-executed Fifteenth Addendum to the Second Agreement for Enhanced Law Enforcement Services, maintaining the current level of service, for an amount not to exceed $2,543,356.08, which includes all vehicles and equipment, two sergeants, and seventeen deputies (including a detective).

A reminder that there will be a hazardous waste collection for the Bonita Springs community on July 5, 2023 from 9AM-1PM.

On July 5, 2006, Bonita Springs City Council approved the execution of loan mortgage in favor of Partnership in Housing, Inc., for Pueblo Bonito Phase III, for a rental project from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, in the amount of $400,000.

On April 19, 2023, City Council gave staff directions to proceed with changes to the Sea Turtle Ordinance, Article II, Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code.

The City of Bonita Springs invites the public to its annual Star-Spangled Bonita - 4th of July 2023 Event. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park- 10450 Reynolds St, Bonita Springs, FL 34135- starting at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Bonita Springs Backyard Hen Program began in 2015 as a pilot program to test the need and viability for allowing a limited number of permit holders, capped twenty-five (25) households, the ability keep up to four (4) hens on property, subject to corresponding permitting approval and regulatory standards.

Pursuant to the Council’s direction, the attached draft ordinance provides the Council with authority to designate no-thru-trucks zones by resolution.

The 2023 Sea Turtle Nesting Season starts on May 1st and runs through October 31st from 9PM to 7AM. Below are some guidelines you should follow to make sure this nesting season is a safe one for our marine wildlife.

The Bonita Springs Memorial Day Ceremony is an annual service held on Memorial Day to honor those who have died while serving our country. This event is coordinated by the Bonita Springs Veterans Advisory Committee.

In response to the extensive and widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lee Board of County Commissioners has unanimously voted to establish the Recovery Task Force in accordance with the FEMA National Disaster Recovery Framework.

On September 7, 2022, the City Council approved the Thirteenth Addendum to Second Agreement for Law Enforcement Services, which provides for two sergeants and fifteen deputies (including a detective) dedicated to community policing in Bonita Springs.

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall as a direct hit to Lee County as a Category 5 storm. It was the largest hurricane to make landfall here and is the fifth largest storm in U.S. history. The City of Bonita Springs experienced over 12+ feet of storm surge and sustained winds of over 155 mph. Hurricane Ian impacted all City parks, our beaches, and various City-owned infrastructure.