Bonita Boom. 2,000 new homes, major retail reshaping SWFL corridor

Phil Fernandez | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

For the past couple of years, Bonita Springs reader Jerry Lenke has been expressing worries to In the Know about the explosion of growth in his part of Southwest Florida, particularly “the added autos” east of I-75.

Now, Lenke is checking on “new units on Bonita Beach Road. What’s the latest count?” he asked. “It’s gonna be a traffic nightmare.”

That’s good commentary there, reminiscent of the similarly named Jerry “The King” Lawler, one of our favorite rasslin’ commentators, who also has a south Lee County home and reported recently he has been recovering nicely from a health scare. So Jerry “The King” Lenke it is.

“King” Lenke’s inquiry is among your many questions filling up our big ol’ Bonita bucket. With more in upcoming columns, today we’ll focus on the eastern Bonita Beach Road corridor including the newest major chains, shops, restaurants, neighborhoods and apartments set to launch as soon as next week.

Let’s get ready to rumble. Here’s what to know.

How many new Bonita Beach Rd. homes east of I-75 in 5 years?
About 2,000 additional residential units will be occupied within the next five years east of I-75, according to Bonita Springs City Council member Jim Fitzpatrick whose district includes the Revana Lakes development approved this year as one of the newest joining the jumble.

How many new Bonita Beach Rd. homes east of I-75 in 5 years?
About 2,000 additional residential units will be occupied within the next five years east of I-75, according to Bonita Springs City Council member Jim Fitzpatrick whose district includes the Revana Lakes development approved this year as one of the newest joining the jumble.

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