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‘Concierge’ Cancer Care, Close to Home
New Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic opening at Coconut Point By D. K. Christi Four years since her breast cancer diagnosis on her 40th birthday, Molly…
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Reaching for the Stars
Estero High Pitcher Josh Winckowski makes the Big Leagues in Boston By Craig Handel A baseball pitcher is called many things — hurler, sidewinder, moundsman, hard thrower, soft…
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Climbing Kilimanjaro
How to become an ambassador for the ‘Nation of Orphans’ By Laura J. Cummings “I quit!” Megan Garcia shouted, launching her useless, frozen MP3 player into the snowy…
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The Evolution of Engage Estero
Estero Council of Community Leaders Refreshes Its Name To Reflect Mission By Cheryl Mandell More than a decade before Estero became the incorporated village it is today, a…
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Celebrating the Life of ‘Mr. Estero’
Don Eslick Leaves a Legacy of Service and Dedication to the Community Don Eslick was a community advocate and leader whose ingenuity and roll-up-your-sleeves spirit was the driving force…
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New Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic opening at Coconut Point By D. K. Christi Four years since her breast cancer diagnosis on her 40th birthday, Molly…
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DINING
Freshness is a Family Value at MAKS Asian Kitchen & Sushi
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell The Mak brothers are living the American dream. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Billy and Kevin Mak spent their early years immersed in the culture…
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Family Honors Home and History with Authentic Mexican Food at Malinche
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates At Malinche Mexican Cuisine, brothers Jorge and Antonio Lopez invite you to learn the history of their Mexican hometown, Tlaxcala, through a…
Real Seafood Co. Dishes Fresh Seafood From New England to the Gulf
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates The first thing you’ll notice as you approach Real Seafood Co. are the fun, fish-shaped door handles. If you happen to miss…
Service and Steaks are Primo at Prime House
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates Heading toward the gulf on Bonita Beach Road, there’s a plaza on the north side of the road among the shuttered buildings,…
Join the Party Under the Sea at Aqua
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates The blue lights surrounding the exterior of Aqua beckon from the road. Outside and inside, the blue ambiance gives off a cool,…
Village News
VILLAGE NEWS
Village Connection- 2023 Hurricane Season in SWFL
It’s that time again to prepare for hurricane season. It begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, with tropical storm activity typically peaking between August and October. We…
COMING SOON: Estero Development Update
| Village Connection
As you drive around, you may notice new projects springing up throughout the Village. 2022 was an active year for development activity. One of the Village’s largest new projects is…
Village Connection – Year in Review
| Village Connection
Reflecting back on 2022, the Village of Estero has made many improvements to infrastructure and enhancements to our community. Despite the impacts of Hurricane Ian, the fiscal health of the…
Village Connection – Hurricane Ian Recovery
| Village Connection
Important Information about Debris, Damage and Repairs The Village of Estero continues to assist residents and businesses with Hurricane Ian recovery. Building Repairs & Permits IMPORTANT: Make…
Publisher's Messages
Publisher's Messages
Dreams Do Come True
| Publisher’s Messages
Hopes and dreams come in many shapes and sizes, and everyone has the desire to make theirs come true. Many of our dreams center around improving quality of life for…
Serving Humanity in Estero & Abroad
| Publisher’s Messages
Ever thought of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Neither had Estero resident Megan Garcia, laser technician at The Laser Lounge Spa in Estero, until she connected with Haven of Hope founder and…
Mentoring: Working To Ensure The Success Of Others
| Publisher’s Messages
I am sure there are many Estero residents who have mentored students, colleagues and others. After all, Estero is a very compassionate and giving community! This month, we are putting…
The Generational ‘Secret’ to Success!
| Publisher’s Messages
I’d like to offer my personal congratulations to Joe Pavich, Sr., his wife Joni and their sons, Joe Jr. and Jason, on reaching the milestone of 25 years in the…