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Good morning to you Bonita Springs! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Bonita Springs Medicare plan still cover Lee Health in 2027?
  • What this $15.35 million office sale means for Bonita Springs
  • How a Bonita Springs woman's chatbot messages led to her arrest

Also on today's calendar: Boo-tanical Evening at the Wonder Gardens and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 76.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida Loses 51 Medicare Advantage Plans for 2027 — Humana, UnitedHealthcare Exits Leave 3 Million Enrollees Scrambling (newsbreak.com) — If you live in Bonita Springs and use a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan, you could lose in‑network access to Lee Health hospitals after December 31, 2026 unless you switch coverage during open enrollment. With 51 Florida plans disappearing for 2027, the article urges you to read your Annual Notice of Change, compare options on Medicare.gov, and call Florida SHIP for free counseling before December 7.
   

• Bonita Springs office property sells for first time in nearly 30 years (businessobserverfl.com) — A major Bonita Springs office complex, Walden Center on Walden Center Drive, has changed hands for the first time in 29 years in a $15.35 million sale. The two-building, mostly leased lakefront campus along U.S. 41 will now be managed by Investment Properties Corp. of Naples for buyer Bluestone Terra Partners, following significant renovations completed in 2018–2019.
   

• Florida Woman Arrested Following Conversation With Claude That Allegedly Included 'Threats' (gizmodo.com) — A 30-year-old Bonita Springs woman was arrested after allegedly making violent threats toward the Lee County Sheriff's Office in messages to Anthropic's Claude chatbot, which were flagged by automated safety systems and forwarded to law enforcement. The case highlights how AI chats are monitored, can trigger police involvement, and should not be treated like private diaries, especially when discussing violence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I will be in the market to completely replace my AC Unit.
    I've seen plenty of positive recommendations, but don't want to overpay or buy from an unreliable company. Who should I completely STAY AWAY from?… (Nextdoor Fairway Dunes)
  • Need a recommendation for a moving company that picks up purchased furniture at local stores and delivers to the home.
    I know of Multi Movers. Looking for additional resource? Thank you (Nextdoor Village Walk of Bonita Springs)
  • Outback Steakhouse - Bloomin' Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Bonita Springs. Apply here.
  • The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Bartender in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonita Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Estero

  • Knights Back in Action at West Bay Collegiate (ucfknights.com)
  • FM Beach candidate Link draws line on height, density and development (news-press.com)
  • Estero Park hosts annual Spooktacular; Fall Fests at various parks (bradenton.com)

Fort Myers Beach

  • Town Council appoints members to charter school advisory committees (fortmyersbeachtalk.com)
  • 'College Access Nights,' Sand & Suds, orchid show, gardening workshops (news-press.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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