A property owned by a city in Southwest Florida for years is closer to being developed. Bonita Springs City Council voted Wednesday on a rank of companies council members will consider negotiations with to develop land in the downtown area. Council is starting with a Barron Collier Companies. The proposal is a waterfront area, a market area and a park, as well as commercial and residential space. A proposed elevation rendering for the commercial and residential additions to the Bonita Springs downtown area. Credit: City of Bonita Springs via WINK News. Some people we spoke with don’t think that’s a good idea.