Bonita Springs City Council approved the Barron Collier lease agreement for the Imperial Crossings area in a unanimous vote this morning after a second hearing and public comment.
Residents and business owners of Bonita Springs attended a meeting held by Barron Collier Companies to share their thoughts on development of Imperial Crossing, the former spot of mobile park home Bamboo Village. Some residents are excited to see a more modern-style project within the city, while some are disappointed and concerned about the lack of charm.
Saved by helmet, Madden to speak on bicycle safety
Andrea Stetson
Cristin Madden says a bicycle helmet saved her life. Now the Bonita Springs resident hopes to encourage others to ride safely. She will share her message as the guest speaker at Bonita Springs’ first Bike Safety Day.
Madden and Debra Purcaro were bicycle riding in Alva on March 14 when a hit and run driver killed Purcano and severely injured Madden.
“Helmets save lives,” Madden said. “I am living proof of that. Visibility is very important, making you visible to drivers and making sure they see you.”
Madden’s other message is a lesser known lesson. She said people often think it’s the busy roads that are the most dangerous and the ones where cyclists need to take the most precautions. Madden’s encounter with a hit and run driver illustrates that isn’t true.
Friday s Afternoon Update | 3/12/2021
Florida businesses start to hire staff in anticipation of customer increase
As business owners begin thinking about a post-pandemic future, some are starting to hire additional staff in anticipation of more business. It’s been a 6-year journey for Meike Emmrich serving at Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe in Downtown Sanford. But this last year, she said, has been unlike any other. “It was rough, she said. It was rough for sure. And as restaurants begin to fill up again in the coming months, many who work in the industry are asking for patience. More from Spectrum News 13.