By Autumn Gates Zino Ristorante touts itself as “a gift from Zeus” (the meaning of the name) and it’s easy to see why: it’s the embodiment of hospitality. Upon entering the new restaurant, you are invited to partake of the freshest Italian food and enjoy your evening without a care in the world. While Zino…

By Dinah Leach We’ve all seen pictures of a vineyard clinging to the steep side of mountain slope, perched above a slowly meandering river below. Just think of travel brochures for small boat cruises on the Rhine River. Why on earth would anyone choose to grow grapes in such an unlikely place? Wouldn’t it make…

By Laura J. Cummings Over the last two decades, retirees began flocking to Estero, a centrally located haven between Naples and Fort Myers with growing amenities. Initially, most were looking for gated communities with golf courses, social clubs and resort-style amenities. Then, they got older. Their bodies now tell them that golf and tennis days…

The Bridge Fund Celebrates $1 Million in Giving to Neighbors in Need By DK Christi Miracles are happening every day in Estero and surrounding communities. They may seem small — a rent payment made, a pair of eyeglasses — but these acts of kindness are truly miracles for some local families. “Neighbors helping neighbors” is…

By Autumn Gates “It’s hard to go somewhere in the U.S. and get real homemade food,” says Raizza Rouillon, co-owner of A Taste of Peru, one of five Aji Limon restaurants owned by the Rouillon family. Aji Limon prides itself on gifting its customers with authentic Peruvian food in a friendly, relaxed environment. The Rouillon…