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🌱 Decades-old Bonita Springs murder now tied to a new execution.
Make time for Desire 4 You Live at The Center Bar on the Bonita Springs Patch calendar
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!)
- 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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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bonita Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Desire 4 You Live at The Center Bar →
The Center Bar, 26811 S Bay Dr #128, Bonita Springs
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Kids Island Cinema
Fort Myers Beach Public Library 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA
1:00 pm - 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 - 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 - Kids Island Cinema
Fort Myers Beach Public Library 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA
1:00 pm
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Bonita Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My 8 year old son recently handed me a book called "Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story.
" It's basically a book full of questions and prompts about your life, and he asked me to fill it out. It got me thinking about how much history and… (Nextdoor El Dorado Acres) - Hi Neighbors, I'm having trouble with my AC.
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)
- Marriott posted a job opening for Residences Porter Housekeeping in Bonita Springs. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Bonita Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonita Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estero
- Sand Dollar Snapshot by Clerk Karnes at Food for Thought Luncheon (floridaweekly.com)
- East Corkscrew Education and Community Meeting (floridaweekly.com)
- Naples pizza spot closes, charity dining event returning, new menus (coralspringsflnews.com)
Fort Myers Beach
- Fort Myers Beach spokesperson appears in campaign ad for Congressional candidate (fortmyersbeachtalk.com)
- Lynn Hall Park Bathroom Pops Out of the Ground - Beach Talk Radio News (beachtalkradionews.com)
Ok Bonita Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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