Meeting with Adam Botana

Born and raised in Bonita Springs Adam Botana’s

family has been in the carnival industry for over

60 years. Adam grew up traveling the country,

working sporting events, concert tours, even state

and county fairs. In fact, Adam still operates a

couple events each year keeping the family

tradition alive and well. In 2004, Adam’s family

opened Bay Water Boat Rentals, a small boat

rental business in Adam’s home town of Bonita

Springs. Then, in 2006 the family opened Bay

Water Boat Club, which quickly grew to have 40

boats in its fleet. Today, Bay Water Boat Club and

Rentals consists of over 60 boats. Along the way,

Adam joined his local Rotary Club, Chamber, and

has even worked on projects with Habitat for

Humanity.

Adam had never thought about running for State House, or any other office for that

matter. Until, in 2019 he felt compelled to run because of the water quality issues

faced by Southwest Florida. That’s where his family business is, and it is where his

friends and family call home. In 2020, the House District 76 seat became open and

Adam decided to run. When asked why he was running Adam said “I’ve seen who

was running for this open seat, and I wasnt impressed, so I threw my hat in the

ring”. Adam strongly believes that Tallahassee could use more businessmen and

less politicians and that is what he brings to the table.