The SWFL Home Group of Coldwell Banker

06/19/2026

Bonita Beach is one step closer to getting it’s bathroom and shower facility back! 🎉

Read more at www.SWFL.life

06/19/2026

HEADS UP, BEACHGOERS! 🌊
A water quality advisory has been issued for a popular spot along the Sanibel Causeway after elevated bacteria levels were detected in the water.
Officials say swimmers should avoid water-related activities until further notice.
➡️ READ MORE on winknews.com.

06/17/2026

8 New businesses are on their way to Bonita Springs 🌴

Bri Opteyndt 🌴 SWFL.Life Blogger & Realtor has your inside scoop! 👀

Plus, check out our STUNNING new mural by Summer DeSalvo who recently opened Summer DeSalvo 🎨

Follow Bri Opteyndt 🌴 SWFL.Life Blogger & Realtor & The SWFL Home Group to stay up to date on all things Bonita & Southwest Florida! ☀️

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We have local roots, an unmatched knowledge of the area and over 10 years of experience in this market. Send us a DM and let’s chat! 📲

06/16/2026

5 more tenants are joining the lineup at Midtown at Bonita! 🛍

Find out who is moving into the neighborhood at the SWFL Blog and subscribe to stay up to date as new tenants are announced! 📲

Three months after announcing that TJ Maxx and Ulta Beauty would be coming to Midtown at Bonita, the highly anticipated mixed-use development has revealed

06/16/2026

A few photos from our East Coast road trip 🚗

Most people would call us crazy for taking a road trip with our three dogs and 4 year old, but we had a BLAST.

We stopped in:
Asheville, NC
Shenandoah National Park, VA
Washington, DC
New Jersey
Manhattan, NY
Savannah, GA
And back to beautiful Bonita Springs ❤️

Almost ten years ago, our flight to NJ got canceled. Little did I know, John planned to propose up there and he suggested that we just throw our luggage in the car and go. We had the BEST time together (and he still proposed after being stuck in the car with me for 20 hours!)

A couple of years later, we drove our motorhome up the same route to get married in NJ.

This time, we got to do it with our daughter and it was so special ❤️

06/11/2026

The Brass Alligator Bonita is relocating and expanding with a new concept! 🏄🏼‍♂️

Read more at the SWFL Blog! 📲

BCC announced that they signed their first commercial tenants at Imperial 41 - The Brass Alligator, the brand-new Old Bonita Surf Shop & More

06/06/2026

You read that right, Bonita! 👀

The team behind Seedtotable and Food & Thought has proposed an ambitious entertainment-focused development for the former Greyhound Racetrack.

This unbelievable venue would feature wading pools, a playground, a fire pit, multiple bars, food options, and so much more!

Read all about it at the SWFL Blog 📲 & leave your thoughts in the comments below!

A massive new redevelopment project called Oakes Landing has officially been proposed for the former Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track property in Bonita

06/05/2026

This one’s for the locals and off-season visitors! 🥂

Traffic has slowed & the temps are rising which means we survived another busy season!

Now it’s time for us to enjoy our local dining scene while taking advantage of off-season prices - no reservations required! 🙌🏼

Restaurants from Naples to Fort Myers are rolling out their summer dining deals, including extended happy hours and prix fixe menus! 🍽️

We’ve got the full list at the SWFL Blog https://swfl.life/2026/05/28/summer-specials-in-swfl/and we’ll be updating it as new specials are released! 📲

Be sure to subscribe to receive updates on new dining deals, local news and upcoming events!

Have a dining deal for us to add? DM us! 📨

Cheers to summer in SWFL! ☀️🍹

05/22/2026

Happy Friday! 🌴

It’s Memorial Day weekend, which we consider the unofficial kickoff of summer, so we are kicking it off with a few of our favorite day trips from SWFL! 🚗

What are some of your favorite day trips to take in Florida? Come below we might just add them to the list! 👇🏼

Living in Southwest Florida means you’re perfectly positioned for incredible day trips in every direction. Within just a few hours, you can snorkel in the

05/21/2026

This double-lot, waterfront home is officially SOLD in Downtown Bonita! ☀️

This property is located just steps from our thriving downtown but with a large enough lot to make it feel like a secluded piece of paradise.

Congratulations to our sellers and the lucky new owner! 🏡

Who has our next listing?! 🙋🏽‍♀️