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Our Community Wins With Bonita Community Health Center
By D. K. Christi When Competitors Cooperate, Community Wins: Bonita Community Health Center Continues to Provide Quality, Convenient Urgent Care ...
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The Spectacular West
Story and photos by Dr. Phill A. Morgan Heading west over the majestic Rocky Mountains opens up a ...
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2-5-8-GRADUATE!
By Meg Daradanova Estero Volunteers Fuel Junior Achievement Economic Literacy Initiative Have you taught your middle schooler how to balance a checkbook yet? Or explained to your 7 year old what taxes are? Thanks to the Estero Education Initiative’s “2-5-8-Graduate” ...
Read More Culture & Character: A Football Story
Story by Scott Graison Photography by Rob Christy culture [ kuhl-cher] development or improvement of the mind by education or training Something new and unique is happening at Estero High School, initiating with the football team and rippling out ...
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LJ’s Corner—Supermarket Survival of the Fittest
Herbert Spencer, a 19th Century English philosopher and scientist, is best known for the expression “survival of the fittest,” which he coined after reading Charles Darwin’s “On the Origins of Species.” Spencer wrote: “Thus by survival of the fittest, the ...
Read More Farewell, Mr. King
Bob King may not be a name everyone in Estero is familiar with, but he worked tirelessly behind the scenes to improve the quality of life in Estero. King, who died on Aug. 14, 2019, lived in Bella Terra with ...
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DINING
KC AMERICAN BISTRO
| Dining
By Laura J. Cummings KC American Bistro University Village Shops 19810 Village Center Dr., Estero 239.237.2133 www.kcamericanbistro.com Increase your Culinary IQ (& treat your tastebuds, ...
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Casual Eats
By Web Admin | | Dining
By Laura J. Cummings Ah summertime…the perfect time to explore, not only new places but new foods! Dive in with all your senses and discover bold flavors at quirky, casual ...
Shangri-La Springs introduces ‘Harvest & Wisdom’ menu
By Web Admin | | Business, Dining
Harvest & Wisdom, a farm-to-table organic restaurant to open this summer at Shangri-La Springs’ historic property in downtown Bonita Springs Seasonal ingredients just-picked from the property’s organic, no-till garden or ...
ROY’S HAWAIIAN FUSION: Say ‘Aloha’ to Fine Food & Friendly Service
By webadmin | | Dining
By Laura J. Cummings Where do you go when you’re craving a fine dining experience without all the pretension of waitstaff in tuxes? If it’s ...
FISH-TALE WATERFRONT DINING: Enjoy Seafood & Marine Life on the Bay
By webadmin | | Dining
By Laura J. Cummings Hungry boaters often travel by sea to the restaurant at Fish-Tale Marina, but it’s also well worth the drive to the ...
Village News
VILLAGE NEWS
Estero Bay Olive Oil and Tea
By Meg Daradanova There is much to do at Estero Bay Olive Oil and Tea. You can enjoy a cup ...
Farewell, Mr. King
By editor | | People, Village News, Bob King, ECCL
Bob King may not be a name everyone in Estero is familiar with, but he ...
Snippets of Success
By Web Admin | | Business, Village News
‘LifePod’ Inventor Wins State Competition, Competes in Nationals Following his victory at the Thomas Edison ...
Estero Improves Customer Service
By Web Admin | | Village News
Need to find a public record? Or get help with a road or drainage issue ...
Publisher's Messages
Publisher's Messages
Happy Anniversary!!
By Web Admin | | Publisher’s Messages
Over the last 16 years, Estero’s growth and development has been extraordinary. And since our incorporation at the end of 2014, progress in defining our municipality has accelerated considerably as our community works to carve out the tremendous “personality” of our village. Estero Life Magazine has been proud to have chronicled it all from the beginning. September 15, 2016, was ...
‘Dog Days of Summer’ in Estero…
By Web Admin | | Publisher’s Messages
When I was younger, I can remember how long and hot the month of August always seemed as I eagerly waited for the start of a new school year. These days, schools start much earlier. All four Lee County public schools, FGCU and FSW begin classes this month. While those with children scramble to get the school supplies and look ...
Happy Birthday, America!!
By webadmin | | Publisher’s Messages
I love celebrating the 4th of July. I also love fireworks (the louder the boom, the better)! And, as an unabashed patriotic individual, I enjoy performing our National Anthem. Did you know that the United States did NOT have a national anthem until President Woodrow Wilson designated “The Star Spangled Banner” as our anthem in 1931? For me, Francis Scott ...
ESTERO… A most heartfelt, heartwarming Heart-healthy community!
By webadmin | | Publisher’s Messages
We are excited to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Karin Petrocelli for being voted Estero Life Magazine’s “Mom of the Year”! We had terrific response for our first contest, with voting for our three finalists coming down to the wire on Mother’s Day. Our cover story reveals the winner’s new look following her makeover by Allie’s Boutique and Beehive Beauty ...