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Council seeks revised school-board plan after finding Bonita Springs Elementary building 'not salvageable'
2359843 · February 20, 2025
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Summary
Council members said the city lacks authority to save the deteriorating Bonita Springs Elementary building but asked the school board to return with revised plans that preserve the school’s street-side identity.
Bonita Springs — Councilmembers said they remain committed to preserving the community’s historic connection to Bonita Springs Elementary but acknowledged the city lacks legal authority to stop the school district from demolishing the building.
A delegation from city staff and councilmembers met with school‑district representatives after an outcry from residents and…
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