204-Acre Revana Lakes Project Approved East of I-75
Bonita Springs, FL · August 20, 2026
Resurfacing crews are putting final touches on Kent Road early today, making it a great morning to take the scenic route. Grab a fresh coffee and let's jump straight into what is moving around town.
The Lead
City Council has officially approved the Revana Lakes mixed-use development, authorizing a master-planned community on 204 acres east of Interstate 75 along the north side of Bonita Beach Road. The project, brought forward by Seagate Development Group, paves the way for up to 299 single-family homes and 100,000 square feet of commercial space. Implementation required annexation of Lee County parcel land, updates to the comprehensive plan, and local rezoning approvals to integrate residential neighborhoods with commercial hubs. City officials envision the site relieving commercial pressure west of the interstate while expanding local housing options. Next, developers will submit detailed engineering plans and site layout designs to the planning department before breaking ground.
Local Pulse
Lee Commissioners Advance Southeast Growth Plan County leaders voted to forward new land preservation guidelines for the corridor between State Road 82 and Bonita Beach Road.
Lee County Urges Smart Fertilizer Use Residents are reminded that summer nutrient bans remain in full effect through September to protect local waterways.
Shangri-La Springs Prepares Century Celebration Downtown’s historic resort kicks off preliminary plans this week to mark its official 100th anniversary this autumn.
Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 79°F — Overcast
- Overcast skies offer brief relief from the high temperatures, but keep water handy.
What's On Around Town
Dan Kelly Acoustic Dinner Show Sugarshack Downtown (27843 Old 41 Rd), 6:00–9:00 PM Catch the Fortunate Youth frontman for an intimate acoustic set tonight.
Bruce Teller Live The Center Bar, 6:00–9:00 PM Relax with live music on the outdoor patio at the Promenade.
Estero: Battle of the Decades Trivia Backyard Social, 6:00–8:00 PM Gather a team for pop culture trivia spanning the eighties to now.
Fort Myers: A Celebration of Wayne Shorter Music and Arts Community Center (13411 Shire Ln), 7:00 PM Experience a high-caliber jazz tribute performance honoring a legendary saxophonist.
Spotlight & Story
- Oak Creek Preserve
- Tucked quietly behind downtown, this 12-acre preserve harbors remnant cypress hummocks that naturally filter local stormwater. Most walkers pass the elevated boardwalk without noticing the native wild pines clinging to mature oaks, anchoring a self-sustaining wetland ecosystem.
Bonita Springs Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
Sent with care by MailerDot — your city, every morning.