Good day Bonita Springs! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Decades-old Bonita Springs murder now tied to a new execution.
- See how DeRomo's ballroom looked on Schwartzel's big Bonita Springs night
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 79.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida man executed for killing of estranged wife; 13th execution this year (wogx.com) — Florida has carried out its 13th execution this year and scheduled two more, including one for a man condemned for a 1976 killing at a Bonita Springs home. The update underscores how an old local crime still echoes through today's death penalty calendar and statewide debate over capital punishment.
• Schwartzel celebrates among family, friends after winning District 19 (jacksonville.com) — Florida's 19th Congressional District primary winner Jim Schwartzel marked his victory with a packed election night watch party at DeRomo's restaurant ballroom in Bonita Springs. Photos capture him celebrating with family, friends, and supporters as they cheer, embrace, and listen to his remarks following Tuesday night's results.
📸 Around Bonita Springs
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Friday August 21 - Kids Island Cinema
Fort Myers Beach Public Library 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA
1:00 pm Monday August 24 - Anchorage Advisory Committee (AAC) 9:00 AM →
Town of Fort Myers Beach - Town Hall - Council Chambers 6231 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers B
9:00 am Thursday August 27 - Island Matinee
Fort Myers Beach Public Library 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA
1:00 pm - Cultural & Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board (CELCAB) 1: →
Town of Fort Myers Beach - Town Hall - Council Chambers 6231 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers B
1:00 pm Friday August 28 - Kids Island Cinema
Fort Myers Beach Public Library 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA
1:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 20 - Island Matinee
Fort Myers Beach Public Library 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA
1:00 pm - Keys Across America →
Artis—Naples, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples
4:00 pm - Girls Basketball Tryouts
Three Oaks Middle School Three Oaks Middle Gym
4:30 pm - FGCU Men's Soccer at Georgia Southern
Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics Statesboro, Ga.
6:00 pm - Andy Moreillon →
Celebration Park Naples, 2880 Becca Ave, Naples
6:00 pm - FGCU Women's Soccer at Southern
Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics Baton Rouge, La.
7:00 pm
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- My 8 year old son recently handed me a book called "Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story.
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The system is 14 years old. It's been serviced twice per year. Last week, I had to call the company because I realized ( unfortunately) after hours)… (Nextdoor Village Walk of Bonita Springs)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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