Contributing Writer Lynn C . Atkinson P. A .
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oothing , turquoise waters surrounding sugar sand beaches and lush
tropical foliage set a stunning scene in the community of Bonita
Bay. With the perfect balance of nature and tranquility, this gated,
master-planned community showcases luxury living in harmony
with award-winning environmental stewardship.
Set on 2,400 pristine acres in Bonita Springs, architects and designers craed an eco-friendly plan to preser ve
the landscape and protected wildlife habitats, securing 230 acres of lakes with a 12-mile network of bicycle and
footpaths. Bordered by the Imperial R iver to the south and Estero Bay to the west, Bonita Bay rewards residents
with a livable, natural community and a rich palee of lifestyle options.
e guarded gateway to Bonita Bay offers a sanctuar y
of sophisticated home sites, allowing residents to
enjoy both natural and manmade beauty. From
spacious, elegant riverfront villas with access to the
Gulf of Mex ico to maintenance-free condominiums
overlook ing the Bay, or the golf courses with prices
ranging from the high 200s to over $5 million, there
is a home suited to ever y lifestyle. Many of the units,
ranging from 2,040 square feet to over 5,671 square
feet, offer floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular
views, gourmet k itchens, and wrap-around porches
allowing for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Estate
homes, with two-to four-bedroom layouts, offer luxur y
appointments, open floor plans and outdoor k itchens.
Many homes are situated on a lagoon, with prices from
the $500s to over $5 million.
In addition to the 1,400 acres of open space and
natural beauty, Bonita Bay is the epicenter of activity
suited to all lifestyles and ages. e community offers
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