Bonita Springs is a city in Lee County, Florida. Ideally located north of Marco Island and just between Naples and Fort Myers, the community of Bonita Springs offers the unique and inviting Old Florida lifestyle of a charming small beach town. Beautiful beaches along with the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and the natural beauty of Estero Bay offer sun-lovers and anglers the ultimate paradise.

Bonita Springs, known as The Gateway to The Gulf, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches and islands along the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to the beaches, Bonita Springs also has extensive freshwater lakes and streams. Boating,fishing, Shelling and Sunning and, of course, Golf are just some of the wonderful outdoor activities that Bonita Springs offers.

There are also extensive shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities as well. The Promenade is a fine example of stunning blend of exquisite shops and excellent restaurants in a beautiful setting where you can find something for everyone.

Bonita Springs is also home to a wide variety of entertainment options and art museums/galleries and also includes the Germain Arena with its hometown hockey team, The Florida Everblades. The Germain Arena also hosts a wide variety of entertainment offerings including concerts by well known performers and other events.

The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), operated by the Lee County Port Authority, is just 20 minutes from Bonita Springs, and serves the area with both domestic and international flights. Check for information about RSW airfare at BonitaSprings.com.

Bonita Springs and the Southwest coast of Florida are a jumping off place for boating and fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and the Everglades National Park.

Some of the best backwater fishing in the country can be found in the thousands of miles of shoreline, countless oyster bars and acres of seagrass, the area also attracts a large number of different species of salt water fish including sought after game fish such as snook, redfish, spotted sea trout, and tarpon. This area is internationally recognized for its marine activities and superlative weather, so you won't want to miss out on all that it has to offer.

Housing

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $219,798

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $376,437; Detached houses: $460,339; Townhouses or other attached units: $313,583; In 2-unit structures: $363,025; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $365,104; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $495,047; Mobile homes: $93,195; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $95,873

Demographics

Population in July 2009: 42,874. Bonita Springs covers 35.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 12 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 34133, 34134, 34135, 34136. Area code: 239

Weather

Bonita Springs, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 91.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 53.40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Bonita Springs is 51.90 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 8.18 Inches.

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