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Fred Forbes (District 6) Recognized as “Citizen Architect” at the 2021 AIA Florida Convention & Tradeshow
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Fred Forbes (District 6) Recognized as “Citizen Architect” at the 2021 AIA Florida Convention & Tradeshow
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AlertLee is Lee County's Emergency Mass Notification System
City of Bonita Springs Storm Preparedness
Certificates of Appreciation to the Troop 109 Boy Scouts
Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Michael Martin
Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Lee County MPO Rail Trail Meeting
The City of Bonita Springs is Seeking Applicants for its Food Insecurity Funding Program
The City of Bonita Springs is Hosting its Annual Star-Spangled Bonita Event
The City of Bonita Springs Community Pool is Hosting Summer Swim Programs
Proclamation for the National Day of Prayer
Proclamation of May as Bicycle Safety Month
The City of Bonita Springs Invites the Public to a Memorial Day Service
City Council Declares April 29th, 2022, as Arbor Day in Bonita Springs
City Council Declares April 29th, 2022, as Arbor Day in Bonita Springs.
City Council Approved an Interlocal Agreement with Lee Tran
City Council Approved a Budget Transfer for the Skate Park and Pump Track Project
City Staff was Presented with a Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting
City Council Approves Sub-Recipient Agreement with Lee County for CDBG-CV Entitlement Funds
The City of Bonita Springs Recognizes March 2022 as “Believing in Girls” Month
Upcoming Public Meetings
Presentation on the City of Bonita Springs Redistricting 2022 process
City Council Authorizes Staff to Submit the WCIND Grant Application
Public Redistricting Workshop on February 17th
2022 Bonita Springs Citywide Clean-Up
“Shop with a Sheriff” Essay Contest Winners
Grant Application for Pine Avenue Muti-Use Pathway Project
Cooperative Agreement to Mitigate Flooding in Bonita
Governor DeSantis Awards Bonita Springs with CDBG Mitigation Grant
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Available at Old Bonita Library
Activities at the Bonita Springs Public Library!
2021-22 5YR Capital Improvement Program Ordinance Approved
CFS Roofing Services,Inc Awarded Bid for Liles Hotel Roof Replacement Project
2022 Board and Committee Chair Appointments
City Recognizes Wildcats Soccer Team for Undefeated Season
New Addition to City’s Art Collection
Movies in the Park Showing of “The Grinch” on December 10th
Bonita Springs and Drug Free Lee Recognize Red Ribbon Week
Quinn/Downs/Dean Neighborhood Voluntary Home Buyout Program (Update)
New Transportation for Option Bonita Springs Residents
Electric One awarded RFB for Goodwin Street Light Maintenance Project
Approving Contract Amendment #3
New “Family” sculpture Coming to Bonita Springs
2021 Veterans Day Service
Continued Support for Marine Law Enforcement
Updates for the Dock and Shoreline Structure Code
Lion’s Club Farmer Market Renews Agreement
City Bridge to be Named in Honor of US Veterans
American StructurePoint awarded RFQ for Imperial Parkway Drainage Improvement Project
Bonita Springs Represented at the Southwest Florida Regional Resiliency Compact
Imperial Crossing Public Meeting
Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Approved
Bonita Beach Road Drainage Pipes Inspection (Vanderbilt Drive Intersection to Windsor Road)
Save the Date: Riverside Rally for Clean Water (Saturday, October 16th)
Lee County COVID-19 Community Impact Survey
New Technology Advisory Board Appointment
Old Bonita Library Under City Ownership
Bonita Springs Looks to Modernize Broadband Infrastructure
Old Bonita Springs Library Will Offer Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID Patients
September 18th, 2021 is International Coastal Clean-up Day-Volunteer to Keep Lee County Beautiful!
Bonita Springs Co-Sponsors “River Rally for Clean Water” Event
U.S. Bike Route 15 to Extend Through Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs Charter School Recognized for Blue Zone Project
Fred Forbes (District 6) Recognized as “Citizen Architect” at the 2021 AIA Florida Convention & Tradeshow
American StructurePoint awarded RFQ for Goodwin Street Pedestrian and Drainage Improvement Project
New Outreach Committee Appointments
Mike Gibson (District 5) & Jesse Purdon (District 2)To Represent Bonita Springs At FLC Annual Conference
Lee County Parks & Recreation Celebrates July as National Park and Recreation Month (July 24-25)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Hazardous Waste Collection Event (October 6th, 2021) (1)
Ordinance to Amend Land Development Code
New LPA & Zoning Board Appointments
Important Information to Stay Connected During Hurricane Season
Fourth of July 4th Celebration
New Tenant for Artist Cottage #3
Updates in the works for City Water Conservation and Irrigation
Sub-recipient Agreement for Citrus Park/East Bonita Stormwater Study
LWCF Grant for Skatepark and Pump Track
New Board and Committee Appointments
Hydraulic Pumps for Storm Water Mitigation
Bonita Applies for RAISE Grant
Coastal Concrete Products Awarded Bid for West Terry Pathway Project
Bike Safety Day
2021 Memorial Day Ceremony
Guidelines for 2022 Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Pegasus Engineering Awarded CDBG-DR Grant Management Services
Bonita Springs Councilman Fred Forbes Elected to Serve on Florida League of Cities Board of Directors
Proposed Additions to Bonita Springs Pool Facility
Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Infinite Construction Awarded Bid for Maddox Lane Sidewalk and Drainage Project
FPL Underground Conversion Project
Tri-Town Construction to Complete Underground Electrical Upgrades
Funding for Marine Safety
Artist Cottage Updates
Baseball Complex Approved for Phase 2 Renovations
Lee County’s Pine Lake Preserve to close temporarily for re-hydration project
Covid-19 Vaccination Registration Website
Veteran’s Memorial Walkway Brick Program
Incoming Funds for Multi-Use Paths
Stay Connected in 2021
Purchase and Sale Agreement Approved for Rooftop at Riverside
Jan Lighting Solutions Awarded Bid for Street Light Led Retro-Fit
Incoming Funds for Flood Reduction Projects
Board and Committee Chairs for 2021
Florida Department of Health and Lee County Government announce new vaccination site and launch reservation system (Updated 1/7/21)
FDOH in Lee County to Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines for People Age 65 and Older
2020 Holiday Lighting Contest Results
Waste Collection
Board & Committee Re-appointments
Extension for Benson’s Grocery Mural
Pine Lake Preserve Project Awarded to TSI Disaster Recovery
Cast Your Vote For Best Downtown Holiday Decor
City Website Featured in “Outstanding Showcase”
Singhofen & Associates awarded RFQ for Logan Boulevard Regional Floodway Drainage Project
Council Elects Mike Gibson for Deputy Mayor
City Council Approved Initiating Facility Assessment Studies on Six City Properties
The City of Bonita Springs Invites the Public to its Annual Star-Spangled Bonita Event
Florida League of Cities Award
Budget Allocation to Project Management
Parks and Recreation Month
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Tree of the Season
City Council approved moving a draft ordinance
Bonita Springs City Council approved a proposal from Ajax Paving in the amount of $178,230.90
Lee County’s Hazardous Waste Ordinance
Sky Family YMCA partnership agreement
The City of Bonita Springs Invites the Public to Participate in Coastal Clean-up Day!
NEIGHBORHOODS OF QUINN/DOWNS/DEAN STREETS AND WEST OF IMPERIAL PARKWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS MEETING
City Council selected the route and roadway design center alignment and design alternative 2 modified for the Goodwin Street Pedestrian & Drainage Improvements Project
Council voted to accept a bid from Emergency One Electric, LLC for Terry Street Lighting Improvements Edenbridge Court to Pine Avenue
Bonita Springs Community Pool Fall Schedule
Public Workshop
The City of Bonita Springs protects its Southern Bald Eagle population through Objective 7.6 of the Conservation and Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan
Council approves Casa Mexico Adult Soccer League to renew their agreement for another one-year term
The City has selected a Design Consultant for the design of the US 41 & Bonita Beach Road intersection
Evaluation and Appraisal Review 2023 - Public Workshop #2
City Council directed staff to engage DPZ to provide conceptual plans for the entire Banyan Tree parcel
LPA reviewed the LDC amendments at their August 18, 2022, meeting. The LPA found the LDC amendments consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Governor DeSantis Declares State of Emergency for 24 Counties, Urges Floridians to Prepare for Impacts from Tropical Depression 9
The City of Bonita Springs is currently monitoring Hurricane Ian
An Emergency Resolution of the City of Bonita Springs Declaring a State of Local Emergency Resulting from Hurricane Ian
Lee County Issues an Evacuation Order for Zone A, Zone B, those in mobile homes, and parts of Zone C
Lee County Shelters Remain Open for Those Impacted by Hurricane Ian
Lee County Expands Evacuation Orders for Portions of Zone C
Update on Curfew
Hurricane Ian-Advisories and Resource Information
The City of Bonita Springs currently has CrowderGulf Disaster Recovery and Debris Management working to cut and toss roadway debris to allow for Emergency Management and Florida Power and Light to be able to get through roadways.
Lee County reminds residents to stay off the roads and be safe; additional updates from lee County Government regarding recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian Lee Board to County Commissioners cancels Oct. 4 regular board meeting
10-2-2022 V1
POD Location Open in Bonita Springs
Hickory Blvd Access
BSU restores water service throughout all Little Hickory Island on Bonita Beach
The City of Bonita Springs Permitting Post Hurricane Ian
About Storm Debris
Bonita Beach Access
FEMA Assistance
Temporary access plan to Fort Myers Beach from southern bridges implemented to speed recovery
The City of Bonita Springs Invites the Public to Join Us for a Family-Friendly Halloween Event in Riverside Park
City of Bonita Springs FEMA Registration Intake Center
Bonita Springs EAR Survey Open Now!
Holiday in the Park
The City executed a grant agreement with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for stormwater improvements at Pine Lake Preserve.
Veterans Day 2022
Town Hall Meeting
Tropical Storm Nicole update from Lee County for Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
Marine Debris
Red Tide
Mitigation Experts Continue to Offer Rebuilding Advice
Hurricane Ian Debris Removal Program - Representative at City Hall
Public Workshop #2 Evaluation and Appraisal Review
My Safe FL Home
At the December 7th meeting, Bonita Springs held a City Council Swearing-in Ceremony
Movies in the Park
City-Wide Clean-Up
Notifying Residents of Final Day for Hurricane Ian Debris Pick-Up
Bonita Beach Curfew
Department of Environmental Protection Hurricane Grant Information
Update from Stantec on the City’s Wayfinding Signage and Gateway Feature Master Plan
Two grant agreements with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Sun Village and Lake of San Souci neighborhoods septic replacement project
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement Amendment #1 for the Pine Lake Preserve Project
Lee County announces phased opening of beach parks
SHIP/HHRP Funding
Public Notice for the FDOT PD&E Public Meeting for the US 41 & Bonita Beach Road Intersection
The City of Bonita Springs is seeking applicants for the Veterans Advisory Committee
EAR Session
The Celebrate Bonita 2023 Festival is coming to Bonita Springs’ Riverside Park!
Wildfires in Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District 4/10, UPDATE
$1.131B Grants Received in Lee County
Tree of the Season Award
RK&K to design and permit the new quadrant roadway
City Council to negotiate a contract with Pegasus Engineering, LLC.
Hurricane Ian Progress Report
Limitations on Thru Truck Traffic
The Bonita Springs Memorial Day Ceremony
Second Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
Guidelines for 2023 Sea Turtle Nesting Season
The City of Bonita Springs Backyard Hen Program
Star Spangled Bonita
Star Spangled Bonita 2023
Official Hurricane Season
Changes to the Sea Turtle Ordinance
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Resource Guide for Hurricane Season
Bonita Collection Event
Fifteenth Addendum to Second Agreement for Law Enforcement Services
Council received the first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 24 -Flood Hazard Reduction.
Public Input Meeting
Wayfinding Signage and Gateway Feature Master Plan
The City of Bonita Springs Invites the Public to Participate in Coastal Clean-up Day 2023!
Governor DeSantis Has Issued a State of Emergency for Lee County
Resolution No. 23-70 Declaring a Local State of Emergency due to TS Idalia
The City of Bonita Springs, Lee County Emergency Operations Center and partners monitoring Hurricane Idalia
Halloween In the Park 2023
City Council approved a Master Agreement with Portland State University and adoption of the State-mandated Comprehensive Plan Amendments as determined by the City’s Evaluation and Appraisal Review.
City Council approved amendment #2 extending the contract expiration date between the City and Lee County Human and Veteran Services for the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for the Food Insecurity Program.
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Fred Forbes (District 6) Recognized as “Citizen Architect” at the 2021 AIA Florida Convention & Tradeshow
Fred Forbes (District 6) Recognized as “Citizen Architect” at the 2021 AIA Florida Convention & Tradeshow
Fred Forbes (District 6) Recognized as “Citizen Architect” at the 2021 AIA Florida Convention & Tradeshow
Posted on 08/03/2021
Councilman Fred Forbes (District 6) has been recognized by The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects as one of seven “Citizen Architects” at their 2021 Convention & Trade Show in Orlando this past July. See the official press release and video below.