Community Corner
🌱 Which Bonita Springs restaurants were flagged in this week’s health inspections?
Coming up: FREE BONITA SPRINGS BUSINESS NETWORKING on the Bonita Springs Patch calendar
Hi there, Bonita Springs! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Bonita Springs restaurants were flagged in this week's health inspections?
- How could the I-75 expansion change traffic through downtown Bonita Springs?
Also on today's calendar: For Anyone with Parkinson's Disease and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 13 Lee County restaurants, 1 food truck perfect; 26 fail inspection (news-press.com) — Several Bonita Springs restaurants, including locations on Coconut Road, Bonita Beach Road, and Tamiami Trail, recently underwent state health inspections that turned up multiple violations requiring follow-up visits. The report explains how Florida's inspection system works, lists which Lee County eateries passed or failed during Aug. 31–Sept. 6, and tells you how to report concerns if you spot potential food safety problems locally. 
• Bonita Springs and Estero residents raise concerns over I-75 expansion impacts (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Bonita Springs leaders are pressing state and county officials to prevent I-75 construction backups from flooding Old 41 and downtown with rerouted traffic, especially via navigation apps. They're also coordinating with Estero, which is pushing for stronger noise walls and landscaping as the interstate expansion removes existing tree buffers near neighborhoods.
📸 Around Bonita Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bonita Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- FREE BONITA SPRINGS BUSINESS NETWORKING →
Pino's Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, 24600 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- Kids Island Cinema
Fort Myers Beach Public Library, 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
1:00 pm - SCULPTED X SUGARSHACK →
Sugarshack Downtown, 27421 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs - Lightworx Paddle & Flow: Paddleboarding, Sandbar Yoga & Sound Healing →
Mike's Coastal Expeditions, LLC, 26083 Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs - LWVLee Bonita Springs Candidate Forum and Ballot Measures →
Bonita Springs Public Library, 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs - Saturday Sampling at The Roastery →
Grumpy Goat Coffee, 28280 Old 41 Rd #M-11, Bonita Springs
9:00 am - For Anyone with Parkinson's Disease →
11:00 am - Golden Hour Yoga Retreat at Shangri-La Springs →
Shangri-La Springs, 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs - Sunday Service at Hope City Church - Bonita Campus →
Hope City Church – Bonita Campus, 12871 Trade Way Drive, Bonita Springs
8:30 am - 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 - SWFL Inc. State of the Region 2026 →
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, 5001 Coconut Rd, Bonita Springs
8:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Bonita Springs Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Join Senior Housing Solutions for a special Dine, Discover & Connect event at All Seasons Naples.
Enjoy a delicious lunch, tour this beautiful community, meet the leadership team, and learn about the lifestyle, amenities, and care options… (Nextdoor Palmira Country Club)
- HomeTeam Pest Defense posted a job opening for Pest Control Technician in Bonita Springs. Apply here.
- Lewis posted a job opening for Crew Leader (Crew Foreperson) in Bonita Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonita Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estero
- County and Village Perspectives on Greater Estero's Future (floridaweekly.com)
- Shaping Estero's Health: Visionary Leadership and Breakthrough Care (floridaweekly.com)
- Rooted in SWFL Farmers Market (floridaweekly.com)
Fort Myers Beach
- 'Enchanted' Art Exhibit Opens September 10 at Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery (floridaweekly.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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