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Florida Everblades Define Excellence as Five-time League Champions
By Gary Israel As the Florida Everblades fine-tune for the 2026-27 season, fans eagerly await hearing the familiar phrase that signals the beginning of another season of fast-paced…
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Pumpkins in Paradise: Celebrate Autumn in Estero
By Cheryl Mandell Autumn in Southwest Florida may not arrive with crisp temperatures and hillsides of red and gold, but locals celebrate the season in their own special way. Palm…
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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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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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Piccolo Buco Brings a Taste of Rome to Estero
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell One bite of pizza in Rome was all it took to ignite the culinary spark that would lead to Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk. With three…
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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…
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…
Village News
VILLAGE NEWS
VILLAGE CONNECTION – HONOR OUR HEROES AT THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
The Village of Estero invites the entire community to come together for this year’s Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at Estero Community Park.…
VILLAGE CONNECTION – Estero RiverPark, The Village’s First Conservation and Recreation Project
| Village Connection
The Village of Estero’s project, located at the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Road, represents a long-term commitment to preserving natural resources while creating new opportunities for residents…
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…
Publisher's Messages
Publisher's Messages
Feels like Fall in Paradise
| Publisher’s Messages
Go ahead and flip your calendar. October … feel any different? Probably not. After all, this is Southwest Florida. Fall is a frequently missed season by those northerners who have…
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…