Bonita Bill’s has been a beloved Fort Myers Beach stop for locals and visitors for 30-plus years with a laid-back vibe, waterfront views, good food, and cold beer.
And now it’s for sale .
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The San Carlos Island gem’s social media pages announced the news Wednesday, June 12.
“It is with a heavy heart we share the decision made by the Semmer family to sell the Bonita Bill’s properties and business,” the posts read. “This decision comes from all of Bill Semmer’s children in the resolution of his estate.”
Spot originally was a fish house in 1926
Bill Semmer bought the Bonita Fish Company and Fish House in 1991 (which was originally a fish house in 1926) and rebranded it as Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe and Tiki Bar. The beloved community figure, who also owned Semmer Electric, died Jan. 20, 2023.
He is survived by his children Nikki Semmer, Katie Semmer-Reynolds and Billy Semmer.
“We thank everyone who continued to support us as we worked to rebuild after Ian, through the loss of our father Bill Semmer, the uphill battle of costly repairs and construction, rising operating, labor, and food costs, and a changing market,” the post continued.