‘Concierge’ Cancer Care, Close to Home

New Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic opening at Coconut Point    By D. K. Christi   Four years since her breast cancer diagnosis on her 40th birthday, Molly…

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Reaching for the Stars

Estero High Pitcher Josh Winckowski makes the Big Leagues in Boston   By Craig Handel   A baseball pitcher is called many things — hurler, sidewinder, moundsman, hard thrower, soft…

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Climbing Kilimanjaro

How to become an ambassador for the ‘Nation of Orphans’   By Laura J. Cummings   “I quit!” Megan Garcia shouted, launching her useless, frozen MP3 player into the snowy…

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The Evolution of Engage Estero

Estero Council of Community Leaders Refreshes Its Name To Reflect Mission   By Cheryl Mandell   More than a decade before Estero became the incorporated village it is today, a…

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The Karl Smesko Coaching Tree of Success

FGCU Women’s Basketball Coach Inspires Many Mentees   By Craig Handel   After Kate Schrader Bruce finished an All-American basketball career at Florida Gulf Coast University by leading her team…

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‘Concierge’ Cancer Care, Close to Home

New Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic opening at Coconut Point    By D. K. Christi   Four years since her breast cancer diagnosis on her 40th birthday, Molly…
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BOSTON RED SOX vs. TEXAS RANGERS

Reaching for the Stars

Estero High Pitcher Josh Winckowski makes the Big Leagues in Boston   By Craig Handel   A baseball pitcher is called many things — hurler, sidewinder, moundsman, hard thrower, soft…
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Megan Garcia at the Summit

Climbing Kilimanjaro

How to become an ambassador for the ‘Nation of Orphans’   By Laura J. Cummings   “I quit!” Megan Garcia shouted, launching her useless, frozen MP3 player into the snowy…
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Engage Estero members Allan Bowditch_ Julie Yellig_ Jim Gilmartin_ Jim Shields_ Estero Village Council member George Zalucki

The Evolution of Engage Estero

Estero Council of Community Leaders Refreshes Its Name To Reflect Mission   By Cheryl Mandell   More than a decade before Estero became the incorporated village it is today, a…
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Celebrating the Life of ‘Mr. Estero’

Don Eslick overlooking Estero Bay
Don Eslick Leaves a Legacy of Service and Dedication to the Community   Don Eslick was a community advocate and leader whose ingenuity and roll-up-your-sleeves spirit was the driving force…
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‘Concierge’ Cancer Care, Close to Home

Richard Schulze Cancer Clinic
New Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic opening at Coconut Point    By D. K. Christi   Four years since her breast cancer diagnosis on her 40th birthday, Molly…
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Dining

DINING

MAKS Dining Area

Freshness is a Family Value at MAKS Asian Kitchen & Sushi

By Cheryl Mandell   The Mak brothers are living the American dream. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Billy and Kevin Mak spent their early years immersed in the culture…

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Malinche interior

Family Honors Home and History with Authentic Mexican Food at Malinche

By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates   At Malinche Mexican Cuisine, brothers Jorge and Antonio Lopez invite you to learn the history of their Mexican hometown, Tlaxcala, through a…
Real Seafood Dining Room

Real Seafood Co. Dishes Fresh Seafood From New England to the Gulf

By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates   The first thing you’ll notice as you approach Real Seafood Co. are the fun, fish-shaped door handles. If you happen to miss…
Prime House bar

Service and Steaks are Primo at Prime House

By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates   Heading toward the gulf on Bonita Beach Road, there’s a plaza on the north side of the road among the shuttered buildings,…
Aqua private dining room

Join the Party Under the Sea at Aqua

By Cheryl Mandell Photos by Autumn Gates   The blue lights surrounding the exterior of Aqua beckon from the road. Outside and inside, the blue ambiance gives off a cool,…
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Village News

VILLAGE NEWS

Village Connection- 2023 Hurricane Season in SWFL

Village of Estero
It’s that time again to prepare for hurricane season. It begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, with tropical storm activity typically peaking between August and October. We…
Village of Estero

COMING SOON: Estero Development Update

As you drive around, you may notice new projects springing up throughout the Village. 2022 was an active year for development activity. One of the Village’s largest new projects is…
Village of Estero

Village Connection – Year in Review

Reflecting back on 2022, the Village of Estero has made many improvements to infrastructure and enhancements to our community. Despite the impacts of Hurricane Ian, the fiscal health of the…
Village of Estero

Village Connection – Hurricane Ian Recovery

Important Information about Debris, Damage and Repairs   The Village of Estero continues to assist residents and businesses with Hurricane Ian recovery.   Building Repairs & Permits   IMPORTANT: Make…
Publisher's Messages

Publisher's Messages

Dreams Do Come True

Hopes and dreams come in many shapes and sizes, and everyone has the desire to make theirs come true. Many of our dreams center around improving quality of life for…

Serving Humanity in Estero & Abroad

Ever thought of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Neither had Estero resident Megan Garcia, laser technician at The Laser Lounge Spa in Estero, until she connected with Haven of Hope founder and…

Mentoring: Working To Ensure The Success Of Others

I am sure there are many Estero residents who have mentored students, colleagues and others. After all, Estero is a very compassionate and giving community! This month, we are putting…

The Generational ‘Secret’ to Success!

I’d like to offer my personal congratulations to Joe Pavich, Sr., his wife Joni and their sons, Joe Jr. and Jason, on reaching the milestone of 25 years in the…