Bonita Springs Snow Birds Become Sun Birds

A significant lifestyle shift has occurred in American culture and Bonita Springs has felt the evolution of the boomer population.  Our Bonita Springs ‘snow bird’ population has shifted from snowbirds to sunbirds.  So what is a sunbird?  Sunbirds are seasonal ...

Four Mental Health Options in The Bonita Springs Area

Sprung from an important conversation in the Bonita Springs Estero Community Forum we have assembled this list of options for those who are looking for information regarding mental health resources in Bonita Springs, Florida.

1 In Collier County, The David Lawrence ...

Pickleball Courts in Bonita Springs, Naples, Estero

If you’re a buyer who enjoys the growing sport of pickleball, here is some information to help you sort through a little of the pickleball court confusion. Pickleball in the Bonita Springs area is growing in popularity. Many communities with tennis courts have ...

Jasmine in Bonita Farms Bonita Springs Fl

April brings tons of blossoms to Bonita Springs and there is one great spot to visit in Bonita Farms area.  The fence on West Terry Street that circles Highland Woods has so much jasmine growing on it that sometimes you can smell ...

Dealing With The Ever-Growing Bonita Springs Community

Most local people know that I run a fairly large Facebook group for Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida residents.  More than one time a week there is someone complaining or simply declaring that we need a moratorium on building.  The “I ...

Tips to Make New Friends in Bonita Spring – Estero

If you’re new to Southwest Florida here are some great ways to make new friends and put down new roots in the Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida area.  Know this – you’re not the only new resident to move ...

Life in Bonita Springs on The Imperial River

Many, many years ago when I was seemingly glued to a camera I took this photo.  I was on the red foot trestle bridge at Riverside Park/Depot Park that connects to Island Park.  This man idled by with his ...

Downing Frye Bonita Springs Florida People's Choice

Thank you Southwest Florida for voting Downing Frye Realty for fifteen year in a row.  The Griffith Girls are proud to be members of such an esteemed real estate office. Our home is the Bonita Springs office located at the corner ...

Twelve Hacks to Survive Bonita Springs Tourist Season

1. Doctors in Bonita Springs Area - Make as many medical and dental appointment as possible “off season” between May and October. “In season” make them as early as possible as schedules spin out of control as the day progresses.

2. Grocery Stores ...