By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Sep 2, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
702 movers in Bonita Springs
"I don’t suggest anybody who is looking for shipping services in this company.They have very poor service. Overpriced customer and don’t do correctly their services. I had bad experience with them and to add the customer service lady is totally ter..."
"I researched 5 moving companies and decided upon 1 and provided a deposit. I changed my mind after they reviewed my submitted inventory list and wanted and additional $6 thousand which I figured would increase on the day of the move plus tipping t..."
"I used this company to move and almost every single item was completely damaged beyond repair. It was almost as if they were angry and took it out on my furnishings. Nothing in the contract was adhered to and they had no insurance as promised. Go ..."
"My experience with Forward Van Lines has been awful. I hired them in April 2022 for a move from Washington, DC to Boca Raton, FL, but since my new home wasn’t ready, I arranged to store my belongings with them for over two years. During this time,..."
"The first representative from this company that I spoke and arranged the move with, LIED about delivery date options. I told her that I had to have a definite delivery date and she assured me that it could be arranged. This was absolutely not true..."
"I have been meaning to write this review since receiving my belongings in April 2025, but the experience was so stressful and overwhelming that I kept putting it off. Unfortunately, my experience with M&D Pro Movers was very similar to what many o..."
"Recently I used Red Lion’s services and I would never use them again. The initial quote given from the inventory list was almost three thousand less than the final cost. This company will underbid all the others but then you’ll end up paying two..."
"Bait and switch, they will post your personal information online if you disagree or unhappy with the service. Unethical, garbage business. Stay away from them. They violated customer-business confidentially. They will take your money and tell you,..."
"Made 5 appointments with these guys and no one showed up. Then they called us yesterday and said truck was on its way and we needed cash or they would not pick up! Called over 50 times and just got the run around! Total scammers"
"My move was simply 2 miles one way with 2 stops. Time frame for arrival 10am-12, Mover came late 12:20. Drama began at Start time was not accurate it was recorded when Truck Parked, set up ramp etc.. not when job began (contract violation) Movers..."
"The salesman lied about the cost of a quote. Long story short, no matter how many times I told him I have more smaller items than what he asked me about. He stated no problem the price is the same. The price was actually $8000 more! And after I ca..."
What to know when moving to Bonita Springs, FL
Schools & Higher Ed
Bonita Springs has access to a total of 14 postsecondary institutions within Lee County, enhancing educational opportunities for residents.
- Aveda Institute-Fort Myers
- Cape Coral Technical College
- Florida Academy
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida SouthWestern State College
- Fort Myers Technical College
- Hodges University
- Keiser University-Ft Myers
- Lee Professional Institute
- Paul Mitchell the School-Fort Myers
- Premiere International College
- Rasmussen University-Fort Myers
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is not available, Bonita Springs offers several nearby parks and outdoor spots perfect for enjoying the Florida sunshine.
- Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Ft. Myers Beach (4.6 stars, 7,738 reviews)
- Manatee Park (4.5 stars, 6,037 reviews)
- Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve (4.8 stars, 4,455 reviews)
- Koreshan State Park (4.7 stars, 2,670 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Lee County, the unemployment rate stands at 4.9% as of December 2025, with a labor force of approximately 376,820 people.
- Employed: 358,183
- Unemployed: 18,637
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).