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Bonita Springs council asks staff to revisit fishing-pier, water-access study

3671511 · June 4, 2025
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Summary

The council directed staff to retrieve and update a 2016 water-access feasibility study to explore a possible fishing pier or smaller water-access improvements; public speakers and council members voiced support, but no formal funding or site was chosen.

Bonita Springs City Council asked staff to retrieve and update a 2016 water-access feasibility study to explore a possible fishing pier and other water-access improvements, council members said during a meeting where multiple residents urged the city to move forward.

Council members and several residents said a pier or other access points could provide legal, safe places for young anglers, boost downtown visitation and create a new waterfront landmark. Council Member Jesse asked staff to “dust off that study” and examine options; staff said the 2016 water-access feasibility work by Hans Wilson & Associates will be provided to the council for review.

The 2016 study originally focused on Bonita Beach and identified two primary locations…

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