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May 18, 2022

Affordable Dining in Bonita Springs Florida 2022

Affordable Dining In Bonita Springs Florida

Affordable Dining in Bonita Springs Florida

The inflation in the summer of 2022 is outrageous and many residents of Bonita Springs are feeling it in the wallet. Jerry and I have been going through some of our gift cards when we dine out just to help soften some of the ...

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Dec. 22, 2019

Grab a Bite at Tijuana Flats | 355/365 Things to Do

Grab a Bite at Tijuana Flats | 355/365 Things to Do

Tijuana Flats Bonita Springs

One of the few places our gang can agree on eating when we are all together is Tijuana Flats.  It’s across the street from Pelican Landing near the Brooks Medical Center.

The reason why it’s a gang favorite ...

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Nov. 27, 2019

True Food Kitchen Naples Florida | 322/365 Things to Do

True Food Naples Florida

True Food Kitchen Naples Florida | 322/365 Things to Do

Last Sunday, after church, I decided to have lunch with my friend Denise at True Food Kitchen. I always wanted to try True Food Kitchen since several friends had spoken about their wholesome food. The restaurant was pretty busy due ...

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Nov. 13, 2019

Captain & Krewe Lobster & Oysters | 309/365 Things to Do

Captain & Krewe Naples Florida

Captain & Krewe Lobster & Oysters | 309/365 Things to Do

The long story short is that the Griffith/Sandford show got a little crazy on Veteran’s Day.  We attended a ceremony at Cambier Park but there were heat issues and someone (Jerry) enjoyed a complimentary ride to the ...

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Nov. 3, 2019

The Saloon at Coconut Point | 292/365 Things to Do

Saloon Coconut Point

The Saloon at Coconut Point | 292/365 Things to Do

The Saloon at Coconut Point is one of the newer dining establishments in Estero, Florida. Located at Coconut Point Mall it is located in the space where Blue Water was once located.  To describe the Saloon is difficult, it’s ...

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Oct. 25, 2019

Restoratives Café in Estero| 288/365 Things to Do

Restoratives Cafe Estero

Restoratives Café in Estero| 288/365 Things to Do

We get to mix a little business with pleasure regularly so when I had to pick up a lock box and listing signs from Country Creek in Estero I offered Jerry lunch to keep me company.  It had been a ...

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May 12, 2019

Breakfast at Dolly’s in Bonita Springs | 130/365 Things to Do

Dollys Bonita Springs

Breakfast at Dolly’s in Bonita Springs | 130/365 Things to Do

Dolly’s is one of the restaurants in Bonita Springs that wildly popular with both locals and tourists.  Imagine an Olde Florida motel converted into a restaurant.  It’s kitschy.  Not many of the tables, chairs, dishes or ...

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Jan. 6, 2016

Beating the Restaurant Lines in Bonita Springs Florida

Bonita Springs Deromos markte

Gourmet Bakery at Deromo’s Bonita Springs

The "other" kind of lobster tails in Bonita Springs, Florida. #swfl #lifeinbonitasprings

I found this photo in my phone today ... you can almost smell the sugar, can't you? First and foremost, Deromo’s is off the hook in every department, not just the bakery ...

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March 8, 2015

Fish Crazy Seafood Restaurant Naples, Florida

Fish Crazy Bar

Fish Crazy Restaurant N. Naples, Florida

If you’ve been around SWFL long enough you probably are familiar with Randy Essig formerly of Randy’s Seafood and Rodes Market, fame.  He’s now partnered with Tony Valego and opened Fish Crazy in North Naples, in the location that was the home of ...

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Oct. 18, 2014

DeRomo's Gourmet Market & Restaurant Bonita Springs, Florida

DeRomo’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant

DeRomo’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant officially opened at The Promenade in Bonita Springs, Florida, this week. The market is a feast for the senses and an absolutely fabulous addition to the market and restaurant scene in Southwest Florida. There isn’t another establishment like it in ...

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