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Community Builders Say ‘Family’ is the Heart of it All
J. Pavich Real Estate Realty World Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Cheryl Mandell Life was good in the small Chicago suburb of Calumet City in the 1980s, with friends…
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Generations Mingle to Make Music
By D. K. Christi Musical magic happens when young talent meets seasoned musicians, combining their shared enthusiasm for large group performance. Both the Bonita Springs Concert Band (BSCB) and…
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Economic Outlook: 2023
Brace for change as Estero development explodes By Laura J. Cummings, Cheryl Mandell and Hunter Dail As Estero’s development office worked nonstop to expedite permits related to storm…
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Home Sales Stay Hot (If You Can Afford the Insurance)
By Cheryl Mandell Conventional wisdom might predict home-seekers would shy away from Southwest Florida after seeing the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Ian. Not so, say local realtors. Continued low…
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Community Builders Say ‘Family’ is the Heart of it All
J. Pavich Real Estate Realty World Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Cheryl Mandell Life was good in the small Chicago suburb of Calumet City in the 1980s, with friends…
Read More Generations Mingle to Make Music
By D. K. Christi Musical magic happens when young talent meets seasoned musicians, combining their shared enthusiasm for large group performance. Both the Bonita Springs Concert Band (BSCB) and…
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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,…
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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,…
Best of Estero and SWFL Dining 2022
| Dining Estero & SWFL
The food scene in Southwest Florida got more diverse—and delicious—over the last year! During our dining adventures of 2022, we uncovered some truly outstanding dishes…and we’re calling out Our Favorites!…
Mare Terra: An Artistic Culinary Journey
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates The feast for your senses begins upon entering Mare Terra. Bold, beautiful abstract art by Mexican artist Gabriella Ramirez Vazquez adorns virtually…
El Nido Modern Mexican: A Nest of Latin Flavors
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Autumn Gates Vibrant skeleton art, playful neon signs, and the fragrant aromas of an array of Latin cuisine – one step inside tells you this is not your…
Village News
VILLAGE NEWS
COMING SOON: Estero Development Update
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 – Recovering from Hurricane Ian
| Village Connection
Many resources are available to assist residents with hurricane recovery. Find the most up-to-date information at www.leegov.com/storm. ONE-STOP DISASTER RECOVERY Lee County has opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center to provide…
Village Connection – Honor Our Heroes
| Village Connection
Village of Estero Veterans Day Event is Nov. 12 The Village of Estero welcomes all citizens to attend this year’s Veterans Day event at the Estero Recreation Center in…
Village Connection – Get Involved With the Budget Process
| Village Connection
Get Involved With the Budget Process! Capital Improvement Plan The majority of the Village’s budget, 78 percent, appropriates funding for capital improvements. The Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Plan includes roadway…
Publisher's Messages
Publisher's Messages
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…
Happy New Year 2023!
| Publisher’s Messages
Whew! Please mark me ‘safe’ in arriving into the new year, 2023!! I am so ready to turn the calendar page over to a new year. I love new beginnings…
Celebrating the Best of Estero!
| Publisher’s Messages
What tops your ‘Best of’ list? I am sure each of us could think of many ‘Best of’ moments, experiences or items worthy of sharing. This month, we share some…
True Passion & Grit
| Publisher’s Messages
It is nearly everyone’s desire that, at some point in their lives, they discover the kind of true passion about something that converts ‘just a job’ into something they love…