Bonita Bill’s to reopen March 27

By NATHAN MAYBERG nmayberg@breezenewspapers com

Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe & Tiki Car will hold a grand re-opening Monday, March 27 "It’s been a long journey but we are so thankful for all the community support to get us here We are still working on day of events but we’ll have live music and a few fun things in store We also just had the art installation by Craig Petersen restored and reinstalled at Bonita Bill’s yesterday," Katie Reynolds said Reynolds is the daughter of longtime owner Bill S

The San Carlos Island restaurant has been closed since Hurricane Ian Its docks were severely damaged though the restaurant has held up in good shape

Reynolds said the family will be holding a celebration of life for Semmer at the end of April A date has not yet been finalized, but will likely be April 29 or April 30, Reynolds said

The celebration of life will be open to the community More information will be posted on the social media channels of Bonita Bill's as it becomes available

Bonita Bill's is at 702 Fishermans Wharf on Fort Myers Beach