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Stryk Out Cancer: Remembering Logan Stryker’s Legacy of Laughter and Love
By Cheryl Mandell | Photos courtesy of Rachel and Scott Stryker On the hardest days, Logan Stryker found a way to make people smile. The story of this remarkable…
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Aging Well in Estero
By D. K. Christi Families facing the gradual changes that accompany aging also face one of the most difficult decisions: selecting the right place for a loved one who…
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Building the Future of Healthcare
FGCU’s Marieb College Expands Academic and Workforce Opportunities By Cheryl Mandell | Photos courtesy FGCU/James Greco Florida Gulf Coast University is responding to the healthcare workforce deficit in…
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Travels with Smiley
Estero Resident Shares Joy of Traveling Through Book Series for Young Readers By D. K. Christi / Photos courtesy of Ken Skelton “Travels with Smiley and Kenny the…
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Stryk Out Cancer: Remembering Logan Stryker’s Legacy of Laughter and Love
By Cheryl Mandell | Photos courtesy of Rachel and Scott Stryker On the hardest days, Logan Stryker found a way to make people smile. The story of this remarkable…
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Estero Resident Shares Joy of Traveling Through Book Series for Young Readers By D. K. Christi / Photos courtesy of Ken Skelton “Travels with Smiley and Kenny the…
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DINING
Ce Soir Brings an Elegant Taste of France to Naples
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell The new Ce Soir modern French restaurant in Bayfront combines Naples coastal beauty with the sophisticated flavors of France and the Mediterranean. The menu brings together…
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New Daytime Eats in Estero
| Dining Estero & SWFL
New Brunch and Lunch Spots Emerge in Coconut Point By Cheryl Mandell ALBA BREAKFAST & BRUNCH Whether it’s a leisurely weekend brunch with friends, a family breakfast before…
Tigress Roars Above Naples
| Dining Estero & SWFL
Bold Flavors, Spectacular Views and Warm Ambiance Invite By Cheryl Mandell Perched on the seventh-floor rooftop of The Perry Hotel Naples, Tigress Cantonese Chophouse offers Southwest Florida a…
Lujack’s All-American Grill
| Dining Estero & SWFL
Where Legacy, Hospitality and Fine Dining Converge By Cheryl Mandell Great restaurants often tell a story before the first plate even hits the table. At Lujack’s All-American Grill…
Bicyclette Cookshop
| Dining Estero & SWFL
Ingenuity is the Main Ingredient at Naples Hotspot By Cheryl Mandell / Photos by Cheryl Mandell and Carlos Gonzalez Situated next to sister company Naples Cyclery, on Vanderbilt…
Village News
VILLAGE NEWS
VILLAGE CONNECTION – Village of Estero Welcomes Public Input on Budget
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Village of Estero’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget continues significant investment in projects designed to improve quality of life, recreation, mobility and infrastructure throughout the community.…
VILLAGE CONNECTION – Be Prepared, Part 2: After a Hurricane or Flood
| Village Connection
Even after a storm passes, dangers such as flooding, debris and downed power lines can persist for days. Wait for the ‘All Clear’ Follow re-entry orders from officials. Check…
VILLAGE CONNECTION – 2026 Hurricane Season in Southwest Florida
| Village Connection
It’s that time again to prepare for hurricane season. It begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, with tropical storm activity typically peaking between August and October. We…
VILLAGE CONNECTION – Village Center is Taking Shape
| Village Connection
The Estero Village Council has been consistent in addressing the need to create an area within the Village that would act as a gathering place and foster a sense of…
Publisher's Messages
Publisher's Messages
Caring for Your Loved Ones and Your Community
| Publisher’s Messages
In a perfect world, aging should be a slow and gradual process that all of us face as time passes. Hopefully, most of us will have the opportunity to make…
Growing Means Options and Opportunities!
| Publisher’s Messages
Having lived or worked in Southwest Florida for the last 30 years, I have watched, with interest, the growth and changes to the greater Estero area. Even in the early…
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
| Publisher’s Messages
I must admit that I am a very patriotic American! As I have said many times before, after Easter and Christmas, the Fourth of July is my favorite holiday. I…
What Brings You JOY?
| Publisher’s Messages
Every individual in Estero probably has a different answer for what brings you joy. It is a very personal emotion. Nevertheless, there are some common sources of joy: falling in…