Early Voting Begins This Weekend — Local Polling Details Inside
Bonita Springs, FL · August 6, 2026
Election workers are setting up equipment on Tamiami Trail early today. Morning clouds offer a brief, comfortable window for outdoor errands before the humidity peaks.
The Lead
Local election officials are putting the final touches on voting equipment this morning as Lee County prepares for the 2026 Primary Election. Starting Saturday, August 8, the local elections office on South Tamiami Trail will open its doors for eight consecutive days of early in-person voting.
Registered residents can drop off vote-by-mail ballots at the secure intake station or step into a voting booth between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM daily through August 15. Voters will shape local party nominees and decide key municipal ballot measures on the upcoming August 18 election. Election staff recommend checking voter registration status and reviewing sample ballots online before heading to the polls this weekend.
Local Pulse
Updated Development Impact Fees Take Effect Lee County’s revised fire and EMS impact fees are now actively applied to new construction permits citywide.
Permit Building Reviews Align With State Codes Community Development staff have updated review guidelines to streamline property compliance under new state regulations.
Today's Outlook
- High 89°F · Low 74°F — Overcast (49% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light umbrella handy today as overcast skies carry a moderate chance of rain.
What's On Around Town
Ross Brown Live Rooftop at Riverside (27333 Old 41 Rd), 6:00–8:00 PM Acoustic guitar and relaxed evening views above the park.
Naples: Rookery Bay Environmental Center 300 Tower Rd, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Interactive coastal wildlife exhibits and quiet nature trails a short drive south.
Cape Coral: Poker Night at Slipaway 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, 6:30–10:00 PM Waterfront food trucks and casual card games down the road.
Spotlight & Story
- Surveyor's Creek & The Imperial River
- Before the city had its current name, the settlement was known as Survey after 1870s Army Corps engineers who pitched camp along the riverbank. Developers rebranded the area in 1912, replacing Surveyor’s Creek with the Imperial River to entice prospective buyers.
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