Bonita Springs : Florida
Living a Golf Lifestyle in Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs has a large number of active communities and many of them are based around golf courses. Spring Run Golf Club is one of several private courses. Golf Digest touted Pelican's Nest as the course in Bonita Springs to play. But there are many, many fine courses appealing to all budgets and abilities within or very close to Bonita Springs. The town is south of Ft. Myers and north of Naples in south Florida. The population was about 43,000 in 2008 where the average age is 54. The town is noted for its easy lifestyle, golf, and access to beaches and the Gulf of Mexico. There are several public beaches and parks to be enjoyed. Photos of Bonita Beach courtesy of Wikipedia and Jim Williams.
Where to Retire in Bonita Springs and Home Prices
There is a large selection of active adult and 55+ developments. Many of them are based around golf courses and are quite luxurious. Some have annexes at the beach.
Median home values have steadily increased and was about $502,179 in early 2022, according to Zillow, and up a whopping 35.7% during the past year.
What Is Special about Bonita Springs
Warm winters in south Florida. Close public access to the beach and parks like: Bonita Beach Park (boardwalk and swimming area). Barefoot Beach Preserve Park -(one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast). and Little Hickory Island Beach Park There are any different developments to live in. Prices have returned to reasonable levels after going out of control in 2006.
What Is Not Special about Bonita Springs
Traffic is heavy in season. Everything tends to be new and there is not much old charm. The economic health of some developments is tenuous due to foreclosures and HOA dues defaults.
Climate and Physical Environment
Bonita Springs is on the Gulf coast, south of Ft. Myers and north of Naples on Florida's west side. It shares a barrier island along with Estero and Fort Myers that has great beaches. Winters are warm enough that shorts and tee shirts will suffice on most January days. Summers are hot and humid and feature daily rain showers.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There is some culture in Bonita Springs thanks to the programs run by the Art League of Bonita Springs. There is much more available in nearby Ft. Myers and Naples. The Bonita Springs Concert Band performs on Sundays in the winter months.
Crime
Crime in Bonita Springs is lower than the national average.
Medical Facilities
Nearby Fort Myers has several large hospitals and so does Naples (which also has a Cleveland Clinic).
Transportation
Fort Myers Airport (Southwest Florida International) is a major airport with frequent service and some low cost carriers. Seminole Gulf Railway offers excursions. Bonita Springs is below average in walkability when compared to other communities.
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