Is your mom the greatest? Want to let the world know about it? Estero Life Magazine invites you to nominate your mom — or any other outstanding mom you know — for our first ever Estero Mom of the Year Award! Tell us why your first-rate mom deserves to be recognized! The winning mom will…

By D.K. Christi While seated around a crackling fire, guests hear a lion roar in the distance followed by the bark of a hyena. Suddenly, from the bush, Maasai warriors in full, brightly colored regalia appear, chanting and performing their high-step celebration dance. The lives of the Maasai today carry on the traditions of their…

James Fox and the Great Apes of Wauchula By Meg Daradanova The walls of Jim Fox’s Estero home are covered with art: he lives among the images he creates. The photorealistic paintings are a product of his love for illustration. His passion, however, is only as big as his subjects, and in the case of…

By Scott Graison Imagine a kid growing up in New York, living near Wall Street. He’s only 12 years old. Yet, he already knows what he wants to do with his life. Family and friends work on Wall Street, and he’s enthralled. Years later, he would move to Estero and earn the title of First…

By Laura J. Cummings Let’s be honest. The best Mexican food usually comes from mom-and-pop shops with authentic taste but average (or below) ambience. Not so with Agave! This rare find, finally, offers the fab fiesta you’ve been seeking! The party starts in the parking lot as colorful lighting beckons guests to enter for fine…