Common Property – Walkways, Trash Chute Rooms, and Stairways must be kept clear at all times.  Anything left in these areas or on the railings will be placed in the dumpster (per the Bonita Springs Fire Code).
Building Entrance Doors and Gates – Keep all doors and gates closed for security reasons. If there are problems with the doors, please contact the property manager.
Community Room and Elevators –Shoes or sandals are required. Please do not sit on furniture with wet or damp clothing, and ensure to wipe up any spills, especially in the elevator. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult in the Club Room.
Beach Usage – When leaving the beach, rinse bathing suits, feet, walking shoes, and beach footwear to remove sand.  All beach chairs, bicycles, and strollers must be washed of sand.  Hoses are temporarily placed at the north and south ends of the building, near units 101 and 107, until the wash stations are rebuilt.
Pool and Deck Areas – See posted rules by pool.  The deep end rope should be in place before you leave the pool.  Deck furniture should not be used on the sand.  No chairs or sunbathing is allowed in front of Units 101, 102, 106, and 107.
Parking – Each unit has a designated parking space. Please do not park in another unit's spot. Visitor parking, marked with numbers in the 900s, is located in front of Casa Bonita One, with more spaces available in front of Casa Bonita Grande.
Garbage and Trash – Wrap all garbage and trash in plastic bags before disposing of it in the north or south garbage chutes.  The first-floor units should use the dumpsters in the back of the elevator towers.
Contractors must provide their own dumpster to remove building materials.
Recycling – Recycling containers are designated for normal household items, including metal cans, plastic containers, glass, newspapers, and flattened cardboard boxes. Please do not use plastic bags. You can find these green containers with yellow lids near both the north and south entrances.
Garbage Disposal – Avoid putting grease, bones, corn cobs, celery, citrus peels, eggshells, seafood shells, or fibrous materials in the garbage disposal. Do not wash sand from seashells in the sink.
Dishwasher & Washing Machine – Do not use powdered soap, only liquid or gel.  Our water is very soft and requires only 50% as much soap. Please avoid using appliances when no one is present in the unit.
Rentals – All rentals must be for at least 30 days. Owners must submit a Lease Application form and pay a $150 application fee to our Property Manager. For plumbing, electrical, or other maintenance issues, contact the Rental Agent or Property Owner.
Remodeling – Homeowners must submit an Architectural Change Form and obtain approval from the Board of Directors before hiring a contractor or starting work. Contractors must supply their own dumpsters for building materials, as community dumpsters and recycling bins are not for their use.
Delivery and Pickup: Always use the north elevator because the walls are pad-protected and it is larger than the south elevator.
Shopping Carts and Luggage Valets – There are shopping carts and luggage valets under both the north and south stairwells.  They should be returned to the same location after use.
Avoid Water Damage: Turn off the main water valve and the water heater breaker if the unit is vacant overnight or longer.  When the water is turned off, remember to turn off the refrigerator icemaker too.  To prevent water damage, please ensure that the guest bathroom tub faucet is turned on.
Unit Water Heaters: Homeowners are required to replace their water heater at least every 10 years.
​Bushes on the beach (not currently in place). Please avoid walking through the bushes on the beach, as they help stabilize the sand during storms. Florida law prohibits disturbing this area. Use the openings at the north and south ends of the building to access the beach.
Smoking – The Casa Bonita One Association is committed to complying with the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act. Secondary smoke is extremely harmful and should be avoided just like primary smoke. To ensure the safety and well-being of owners, tenants, guests, visitors, and contractors, smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited in the following areas: Lobby areas and elevators, Pool area, Grill area, Patio areas, Individual unit lanais (Limited Common Element), unless they are enclosed in glass and closed.  Also, walkways on each floor, and any location on the grounds that is not specifically designated as a smoking area.   To protect the safety and well-being of everyone, smoking or vaping is allowed only in these areas:
A. Inside the unit, with all windows and doors closed.
B. Inside a closed vehicle in the Common Element parking lots.
C. At the Common Element tables by the shuffleboard courts.
Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Turtle Season - Turtles nest on Bonita Beach from May 1 to November 1. During this time, visible lights can disrupt nesting turtles and hatchlings. Casa Bonita I uses turtle-friendly lighting around the pool and stairways. Residents must keep beach curtains and shutters closed to block light from their units, or they may face a citation and fine from Bonita Springs. 
Second Floor Deck – The deck may be used by all residents, guests, and renters until 10:00 PM. (No Smoking). Please leave the deck area clean and the table and chairs back where they were found.
Using the grill – A grill is available for all residents on the second-floor deck. During windy conditions, you may need to start the grill manually. After cooking, please heat the grill to 550°F and use a wire brush to clean the cooking grate, preparing it for the next user.
A/C Drain Line Maintenance – A/C drain lines can become plugged with algae. Add ½ cup of bleach to the line, then 30 minutes later, flush with 1 cup of water to clear the line.  This should be done every 3-6 months.
No Pets – Pets are prohibited at Casa Bonita I.
Miscellaneous:
Towels do not reserve deck furniture; bodies do.
Please do not feed animals on our property.
Children are not permitted to loiter or play on balconies, stairways, or elevators. 

​Between August 13, 2024 and August 29, 2024, there will be an extended maintenance window that will impact all residential and commercial customers in SWFL, perhaps more than one time.

• This series of maintenance events impacts our network that serves all customers in SWFL.
• Not every customer will be impacted during each window, but all customers are likely to be impacted at one time or another during these windows.
• We do not have access to any additional details on the specific dates that the customer's portion of the network will be impacted.
• Due to the widespread scope of this maintenance, messages are going out to all customers tomorrow morning, August 6, 2024.
• A follow-up message will go out to everyone who did not open the email on August 12, 2024.

This maintenance will take place during our normal maintenance window between 12 am and 5 am daily between August 13, 2024 and August 29, 2024. 

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S MAY 2024 FRAUD ALERT: AVOIDING HOME RENTAL SCAMS
Your search for an apartment or rental home has been tedious and disheartening. Rental prices and availability make the process extremely frustrating.

The often-difficult search for an affordable home or apartment to rent…in a suitable location…and the struggles encountered by renters…has caught the attention of scammers prepared to make you an offer that will appear nearly miraculous.

An appealing, affordable listing appears on social media, via text or online and it seems as if your search has ended. The apartment, or home, is significantly less expensive than those you have visited and/or seen online. The location is ideal.
You scroll through the interior photographs and are thoroughly satisfied with all that you see.

You had best act on this before this opportunity is gobbled up by another potential renter!

While this listing may be legitimate, it may also be another example of the now-common fraudulent practice of “Rental Listing Scams.”

Criminals copy/download photos from a legitimate listing. They include, and perhaps embellish, the description. They remove the actual rental agent’s contact information and replace it with their fraudulent contact info.
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Having searched for a seemingly endless amount of time for a deal such as this one, you quickly reach out to the agent or property owner and eagerly comply with their request for an application fee, security deposit, first and last months’ rental payment.

Payment will need to be wired, sent using cryptocurrency or even in the form of gift cards.

As they will likely require information to complete a background check, you gladly provide them will all of your personal identification information inclusive of your social security number and date of birth.

You may wish to schedule a visit to the property…which the agent/property owner will “gladly schedule” a couple of weeks down the road. They are out of town…tied up on other business…but will not schedule a visit until they have received all requested funds and information.

You may have just secured the rental property that you have been dreaming of!
You may have just been scammed out of a great deal of money and your personal information.

It is critically important that you evaluate all rental listings. Search for the rental agent’s website and accurate contact information. Using this telephone number, contact the agent and inquire about the property.

Meet the agent and request identification and a business card upon meeting. “I’m out of business cards” or a handwritten business address won’t suffice.

If the “owner” is showing you the property, request state or federally-issued identification and, prior to making payment, verify their ownership using tax assessment or property appraiser websites. Simply because the “agent” or “homeowner” has access to the empty residence does not mean that they are operating legitimately.

Never make payment using cash, wire transfers, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
If the “agent” or “property owner” demands that you deviate from these recommendations, walk away. It is highly likely that you are being scammed.
Immediately contact law enforcement regarding the incident.

Additionally, an electronic tip to the Federal Trade Commission can be made by visiting https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.