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
"$2000.00 for a 2 mile move that was supposed to include unpacking and installing the beds and furniture. The 2 clowns needed help unloading after showing up hours late and spent half the time smoking cigarettes....total scam artists from Russia."
"Initial quote $4100 for 3 bed 2 bath. Was told I had a lot of furniture and bumped it to $6100 before they would begin loading. I felt trapped, new owners took possession in 2 days. Broker driver said I could use debit card to pay $2000. About 1/3..."
"I recently moved from Minnesota to Georgia. I used Sky Moving and Storage. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!! I wish I would have found this review site first. The pickup went well, but after they have your things and your down payment, it goes into a ..."
"If I could leave zero stars I would. I only hope my review will help others avoid the cluster I dealt with today. I got an estimate from the company, provided them a thorough inventory list, checked the list with the rep (Mark) several times and ..."
"WARNING: Terrible Value, Hidden Fees, and "Lowball" Scams (Job # 5470123) Do not use Amerisafe Moving. If you are looking for good value and reliable service quality, you will absolutely not find it here. I have since learned that moving brokers ..."
"My cross country move started with US Moving Services. They made a lot of empty promises, sold my contract to not one but two other vendors, stored my property for nearly a week before delivering and damaged and lost a lot of items. A racket and a..."
"I used them a little over three years ago to move from California. I went over all my items with 3 different people and they all agreed on the size truck I would need. They showed up with too small a truck. The head guy looked at my storage unit..."
"SCAM! Do not hire these movers. Alisha, the saleswoman underquoted at $5k for a long distance move, to get my business. I was quoted $10k by another company. I asked her why the discrepancy in price. She LIED and said the other company did not spe..."
"If you see Brightside Moving you need to start running as they are the worst moving non moving brokers ever!! Deceptive at so many levels absolutely nothing they said or promised was true. Promise to deliver within 48 hour then changed to 3-10 day..."
"Took my money and never moved anything. Set five men to my house at the time of moving and quoted me a different price when I told them I wasn’t going to use them. They kept my money. Do not use this company."
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).