Just north of Bonita Springs is the southwest Florida enclave of Council. Bordered by Highway 41 to the west and I-75 to the east, this community offers quick access to Downtown Fort Myers to the north and Naples to the south. “Council is a quaint, laid-back area filled with community activities and interest,” says Deborah Bateman, a Realtor with 24 years of experience selling homes in the Bonita Springs area. “People here really love to boat, fish and golf.” This active and connected community is centrally located while providing the benefits of being a little off-the-beaten-path.
Waterfront homes surrounding lakes and ponds
Council has a diverse layout with a grid to the east and winding roads with waterfront homes surrounding lakes and ponds to the south and west. Within the eastern Bonita Gates subdivision is Bonita Lakes, a small, gated community. Here, residents live in single-family contemporary-style homes with a Spanish Mission influence, while villas and ranches are popular throughout. Houses sit atop quiet, palm tree-lined streets. For homes with 1,500 square feet or less, prices range from $250,000 to $400,000, with the average price falling around $300,000. Homes with more than 2,000 square feet tend to sell from $700,000 to $1,000,000, with the average sale price being $900,000.
The Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida offers a wide array of homestyles and property sizes.
Ranch style homes with two car garages are common in the communities of the Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida.
A quiet palm tree lined street in the Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Spring Creek Elementary School in the Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs FL has a top rated special needs program.
The Lee County Public School District
The Lee County Public School District serves the residents of Council. Students can begin their education at Pinewoods Elementary School, which earned an A-minus on Niche while also ranking No.4 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Lee County. Students can continue their education at Three Oaks Middle School, which scored a B-plus on niche. When finishing their education, students can attend Estero High School, which ranks a score of B on Niche. Estero High offers the Applied Engineering Academy program, which provides students with a foundation of knowledge in the study of applied engineering through additional courses.
Pickellball is a popular sport amongst residents in the Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Gated community amenities and outdoor fun for everyone
Residents of the Bonita Lakes gated community enjoy a clubhouse, tennis and bocce courts, a fitness center, a hot tub and a resort-style swimming pool. Outside of the private community, golfers can head to the Bonita Fairways Golf Course off Bonita Fairways Boulevard. For fun indoors, residents can finish the night with a movie at Prado Stadium 12.
Shopping and dining at Pelican Landing
Old 41, the 16 consecutive year winner of News Press' BONITA'S BEST Award, is a popular brunch mainstay. This breakfast and lunch restaurant serves classic American diner-style food in a casual setting. For seafood, residents head to Shaking Crab at Prado at Spring Creek shopping mall. Groceries can be bought at Publix Super Market at Pelican Landing, while clothing and home goods can be purchased at Target 4 miles north of Council.
The Old 41 Restaurant is a favorite the Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Publix grocery store in the Pelican Plaza is nearby to the Council neighborhood in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Fun at Riverside Park
Riverside Park is the hub for local events, festivals, and outdoor movies. “Everyone goes to the park- they’re always hosting some kind of event,” says Bateman. “There’s Christmas Eve in the park, concerts and big band music night.”
Getting around Council
Though most residents use a car to get around, public transportation is available through several bus stops along Old 41 Road and South Tamiami Trail. For long-distance travel, the Southwest Florida International Airport is a quick 13-and-a-half miles north of Council.
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