🌱 How did the Bull Sharks finally secure their first 2026 victory?
Bonita Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Bonita Springs! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did the Bull Sharks finally secure their first 2026 victory?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Commercial Real Estate Conference and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
- Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• GCG Week 4: Bonita Springs earns first win of season with 26-8 victory over DeSoto County (abc-7.com) — Bonita Springs football fans finally have a win to celebrate, as the Bull Sharks slogged through a rainy, muddy home field to beat DeSoto County 26-8 for their first victory of the 2026 season. Strong defense, big plays from Liam Jackson, and a powerful rushing attack built a huge halftime lead that Bonita Springs protected despite sloppy second-half conditions. 
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★ Featured events ★
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SWFL Inc. State of the Region 2026 →
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs
8:00 am
Wednesday September 16
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Other local events
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Public Safety Committee (PSC) 9:00 AM →
Town Hall - Council Chambers, 6231 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
9:00 am -
Book Discussion Group
Fort Myers Beach Public Library, 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
10:00 am -
Basketball Game 4 @ Three Oaks
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, FL 34135
6:00 pm -
Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board (BORCAB) 12:00 PM →
Town Hall - Council Chambers, 6231 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach
12:00 pm -
2026 Commercial Real Estate Conference →
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs
4:00 pm -
Free 3-hour CE class: Deal Saving Strategies Every Agent Needs →
25300 Bernwood Dr suite 1, Bonita Springs -
Night Market At The Springs →
Hopsized Brewing, 9201 Cockleshell Court #13, Bonita Springs
6:00 pm -
LeeGOP Constitution Day Golf Tournament →
Hunter’s Ridge Country Club, 28400 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs
7:30 am -
Saturday Sampling at The Roastery →
Grumpy Goat Coffee, 28280 Old 41 Rd #M-11, Bonita Springs
9:00 am -
Truck Yeah! (Food Truck Rally) →
Riptide Brewing Company – Bonita Springs, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd #1, Bonita Springs
1:00 pm -
Sunday Service at Hope City Church - Bonita Campus →
Hope City Church – Bonita Campus, 12871 Trade Way Drive, Bonita Springs
8:30 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Still looking for part time help ASAP at my store at Frame It!
HIRING QUALIFIED people IMMEDIATELY! Will need great customer security personality. Appreciation for art and an eye for detail! (Nextdoor Pelican Landing) - I have a basket of dog toys, leashes, nose leash, paw protectors, nail grinder, bath gloves to give away etc..
My friend had 2 retrievers who aged out and died recently. She would like for some other dogs to have these if they need them. All in great condition… (Nextdoor Imperial River District)
- Troon posted a job opening for Lead Line Cook in Bonita Springs. Apply here.
- Ruth's Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Bonita Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonita Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estero
- Estero golf tournament raises funds for SWFL veteran mental health (winknews.com)
- Game balls for SW Florida high school football top Week 4 performers (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
- Jersey City cop turned SWFL resident recalls Ground Zero search (winknews.com)
Fort Myers Beach
- Roar Offshore returns to Fort Myers Beach for first time since Hurricane Ian (winknews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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