Bonita Springs Weddings
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Bonita Springs is a city in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 32,797 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 37,992.
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Bonita Springs Weddings
Traditions
Why Bonita Springs?
- Bonita Beach Park - a 2.5 acre beachfront park that features a boardwalk and swimming area. Sand dunes and coastal vegetation surround a gazebo and 8 picnic shelters.
- Barefoot Beach Preserve Park - is 342 acres (1.38 km²) of natural land and one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast. It is located on the border of Collier and Lee Counties and accessible by Bonita Beach Road.
- Little Hickory Island Beach Park
- There are also 10 beach accesses with public parking located up and down Bonita Beach.
- Bonita Springs is located west of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a significant Bald Cypress reserve under management of the National Audubon Society.
- The northern border of Bonita Springs is shared with Lover's Key State Park, a 1,616-acre (6.54 km²) park made up of four barrier islands. The park features nature trails for hiking and bicycling, a canoe launch, kayak and canoe rentals, acres of unspoiled mangroves and miles of pristine beaches. A haven for wildlife, the islands and their waters are home to West Indian Manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits and bald eagles.
- The Everglades Wonder Gardens features a large collection of Florida wildlife including exotic birds, panthers, alligators, flamingos and bears. The facility, originally opened in 1936 as both a wildlife exhibition and a refuge for injured animals, also boasts a botanical garden and a natural history museum.
- The Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track is located in Bonita Springs.
Marriage License Requirements
We will help you with all the necessary legal documents to ensure that your ceremony meets all local and state requirements.
Florida Marriage Licenses are issued to both Florida residents and non-residents. Marriage license requirements include age of applicants must be at least 18 years old and the couple must appear in person to obtain a license. A picture I.D. with the date of birth must be provided (driver's license, passport).
Florida Marriage Licenses are issued immediately and must be used within sixty (60) days from the "effective date." For residents of Florida, there is a three-day waiting period. There is no waiting period for out of state residents.
Florida Marriage Licenses may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding legal holidays. Licenses may be obtained from any Florida County Administration Office.
Florida residents may waive the three day waiting period by choosing to attend a premarital class and presenting a certification of attendance to the marriage clerk at the time of application.
If only one of the couple is a Florida resident and the Florida resident takes the course, there is no waiting period.
If either party was married before, a copy of the final judgment of the divorce or death certificate is required.
A Marriage license costs $93.50 (cash only). The only exception is for Florida residents that have provided proof of a premarital class.
For further information or questions regarding your marriage license, you may call the Collier County Clerk of Courts 239-732-2646.
How To Get There
Insider Tips
VAT & Taxes
Sales tax in Bonita Springs is 6%. The tax on hotel rooms is 10%.
Best Time to Go
Climate
Bonita Springs, FL Weather
Bonita Springs, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 91.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 53.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 18 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bonita Springs is 51.90 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 8.18 Inches.
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
(NAPLES Weather station, 11.71 miles from Bonita Springs) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Max °F 75.1 75.9 79.4 83.1 87.3 89.9 91.2 91.4 90.2 86.6 81.8 76.7 84.1 Mean °F 64.3 65.1 68.7 72.5 77.2 80.8 82.0 82.3 81.5 77.2 71.8 66.3 74.1 Min °F 53.4 54.3 57.9 61.8 67.1 71.7 72.7 73.2 72.8 67.8 61.7 55.8 64.2
Normal Precipitation
(NAPLES Weather station, 11.71 miles from Bonita Springs) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Inch 2.01 2.17 2.08 1.99 4.21 8.18 7.98 8.05 8.11 3.60 1.99 1.53 51.90