Fresh Eateries and Outdoor Bar Join Midtown Roster
Bonita Springs, FL · September 2, 2026
Overcast skies keep the morning cool along the river, setting a steady pace for the day ahead.
The Lead
Commercial activity is gaining steady momentum along the Bonita Beach Road corridor. Midtown at Bonita, the 68-acre mixed-use development rising just east of Interstate 75, reached approximately 75 percent retail leasing capacity this week after adding two high-profile dining concepts.
The latest additions include Alea, a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant featuring Greek culinary influences and the development’s first dedicated outdoor bar, alongside a new Starbucks location. They join an evolving tenant roster that already features local culinary spots like LowBrow Pizza and Jeff’s Bagel Run, as well as major retailers including Ulta Beauty and TJ Maxx. With the 400-unit Paradiso residential community already occupied on-site, project developer The Zuckerman Group is preparing for the first pedestrian-oriented storefronts to open their doors later this year.
Local Pulse
Council Holds Preliminary Millage Rate Steady Officials maintain the current 0.8470 property tax rate while funding essential capital projects and ongoing drainage maintenance.
Riverside Park Upgrades Approach Phase Two Riverfront grounds continue scheduled infrastructure enhancements ahead of winter reopening plans for downtown community gatherings.
Today's Outlook
- High 87°F · Low 76°F — Overcast (39% chance of precipitation)
- Keep an umbrella handy today as persistent cloud cover brings a chance of showers.
What's On Around Town
Naples: Through the Light of the Estuary Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center (300 Tower Rd), 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Juried coastal art exhibition celebrating regional mangrove waterways and local estuarine wildlife.
Naples: Coastal Sightseeing Cruise Tin City Docks (1200 5th Ave S), 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Narrated boat tour exploring local inland waterways, native bird rookeries, and coastal history.
Spotlight & Story
- The Eagle Hotel
- Built in 1910 when the settlement was still named Survey, this two-story pine structure served as the area's first lodging. Long before paved roads arrived, visiting anglers and hunters traveled upriver by boat to stay the night.
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