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The ‘President Next Door’
ASUN Championship, 2019 By Cheryl Mandell Michael V. Martin, PhD, is a president of the people, and anyone on ...
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Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation Gives BIG
Harry Chapin Food Bank check presentation By D.K. Christi Five million dollars makes a difference. That’s how ...
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Estero’s Hurricane Heroes – Helping Neighbors Recover from Hurricane Ian
Chris Dagge and neighbor Debra Pikula rest on a fallen palm tree in Estero River Heights By Laura Cummings & Hunter Dail Photos by Autumn Gates Heather Authement was having a “mini freakout session” as the water rose — ...
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Coach Chambers Brings ‘Dynamic’ Energy to FGCU Basketball
Coach Chambers with Ken Kavangh at the news conference announcing his hiring By Hunter Dail Whether it’s meeting with donors, boosters or members of the Boys & Girls Club and talking about fast-tempo basketball, attitude and gratitude — or ...
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The ‘President Next Door’
ASUN Championship, 2019 By Cheryl Mandell Michael V. Martin, PhD, is a president of the people, and anyone on campus at Florida Gulf Coast University who knows him will tell you so. He can easily be found chatting with ...
Read More Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation Gives BIG
Harry Chapin Food Bank check presentation By D.K. Christi Five million dollars makes a difference. That’s how much the residents of Shadow Wood at The Brooks have given to nonprofits in Southwest Florida through the Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation ...
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DINING
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 ...
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Mare Terra: An Artistic Culinary Journey
| Dining Estero & SWFL
Mare Terra Interior 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 ...
El Nido Modern Mexican: A Nest of Latin Flavors
| Dining Estero & SWFL
El Nido Interior 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 ...
The Bohemian: An Eclectic Dining Adventure of Flavorful Fusion
| Dining Estero & SWFL
The Bohemian exterior By Autumn Gates From the curb, The Bohemian looks minimalist with its clean, all-white exterior and aesthetic patio dining. Only the ...
Refreshing Eats for Summertime Heat
| Dining Estero & SWFL
By Cheryl Mandell It’s summertime, and the eatin’s easy! It seems there is a new quick-and-healthy eatery or juicery on every corner of Estero. ...
Village News
VILLAGE NEWS
Village Connection – Hurricane Ian Recovery
Important Information about Debris, Damage and Repairs The Village of Estero continues to assist residents and businesses with Hurricane ...
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 ...
Village Connection – River Oaks Preserve Acquisition to Offer Native Plants, Nature Programs
| Village Connection
Volunteers Pat Mauriello and Mackenzie Doyle enjoying their day of hard work in the preserve ...
In Memorandum – Celebrating the legacy of Larry Newell
| People, Village Connection
Larry Newell Long before others had the vision, Larry Newell could foresee the benefits of ...
Publisher's Messages
Publisher's Messages
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 of Estero’s best events, dining experiences, and most of all, people! On Saturday, Dec. 3, from 4-7 p.m, the Rotary Club of Estero will present the annual “Light Up Estero” ...
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 so much it seldom resembles work. Having published Estero Life Magazine for 13 years and owned for the last six years, I have become truly passionate about celebrating and enhancing ...
Fun OUT of the Sun!
| Publisher’s Messages
Somewhere between the beginning of hurricane season (June 1) and the peak of the season (mid to late September), we annually experience smoldering summer heat. But this year, it seems we have been at the height of summer heat since, oh, about the beginning of the year! While much of the country is experiencing near-record heat, we can be thankful ...
All’s Well That Ends Well
| People, Publisher’s Messages
In a departure from my typical publisher’s message, and in honor of the recent Kelly Cup win by our Florida Everblades, I am offering an inside look at my other “persona.” Although recognized throughout the Village of Estero for being the face of Estero Life Magazine, I am regionally recognized as an accurate and “winning” National Anthem singer. I didn’t ...