New Shaded Green Space Heading to Leitner Park
Bonita Springs, FL · August 27, 2026
A steady morning cloud deck keeps the harsh sun off the pavement early, making it an easy hour for a walk along the river before the midday warmth sets in.
The Lead
Leitner Neighborhood Park is getting a major upgrade this season, with plans moving forward to install durable artificial turf and fresh shade canopies across its central activity areas.
City leaders teamed up with the local nonprofit Café of Life to fund and coordinate the improvements. For years, the park has served as a critical community gathering spot, hosting neighborhood games as well as essential weekday meal programs. The new synthetic turf will replace wear-worn natural grass that frequently turns to mud during heavy summer downpours, giving neighborhood children a clean, cushioned surface to play on year-round.
Crews expect the shade structures and new ground cover to significantly reduce surface heat during peak afternoon hours. City staff will coordinate staging to keep adjoining park pathways accessible to neighbors throughout construction.
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Today's Outlook
- High 90°F · Low 75°F — Overcast (29% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a refillable water bottle handy and expect a muggy, cloud-covered afternoon commute.
What's On Around Town
Morning Tai Chi on the Lawn Riverside Park, 8:30–9:30 AM Gentle movement and stretching beside the river to start your day.
Naples: Sunset Acoustic Sessions The Kitchen & Mini Bar (1200 Central Ave), 6:00–9:00 PM Relaxed patio acoustic tunes and happy hour bites just down Tamiami Trail.
Trivia Night at the Plaza The Center Bar (26811 S Bay Dr), 7:00–9:00 PM Bring your sharpest neighbors for team trivia under the outdoor covered atrium.
Spotlight & Story
- Dolly's Produce Patch & Eatery
- Run by Dolly Scott for nearly thirty years, this Bonita Beach Road fixture began as an open-air fruit stand before evolving into a cozy breakfast favorite. Regulars still pack the mismatched wooden tables early for towering slices of homemade meringue pie.
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