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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Community Builders Say ‘Family’ is the Heart of it All

J. Pavich Real Estate Realty World Celebrates 25th Anniversary   By Cheryl Mandell   Life was good in the small Chicago suburb of Calumet City in the 1980s, with friends…

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Generations Mingle to Make Music

By D. K. Christi   Musical magic happens when young talent meets seasoned musicians, combining their shared enthusiasm for large group performance. Both the Bonita Springs Concert Band (BSCB) and…

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Economic Outlook: 2023

Brace for change as Estero development explodes   By Laura J. Cummings, Cheryl Mandell and Hunter Dail   As Estero’s development office worked nonstop to expedite permits related to storm…

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Home Sales Stay Hot (If You Can Afford the Insurance)

By Cheryl Mandell   Conventional wisdom might predict home-seekers would shy away from Southwest Florida after seeing the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Ian. Not so, say local realtors.  Continued low…

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FGCU vs UCA 2023

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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Pavich Family with Wives

Community Builders Say ‘Family’ is the Heart of it All

J. Pavich Real Estate Realty World Celebrates 25th Anniversary   By Cheryl Mandell   Life was good in the small Chicago suburb of Calumet City in the 1980s, with friends…
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Bonita Springs Concert Band

Generations Mingle to Make Music

By D. K. Christi   Musical magic happens when young talent meets seasoned musicians, combining their shared enthusiasm for large group performance. Both the Bonita Springs Concert Band (BSCB) and…
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Verdana Village

Economic Outlook: 2023

Brace for change as Estero development explodes   By Laura J. Cummings, Cheryl Mandell and Hunter Dail   As Estero’s development office worked nonstop to expedite permits related to storm…
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The Karl Smesko Coaching Tree of Success

FGCU vs UCA 2023
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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Community Builders Say ‘Family’ is the Heart of it All

Pavich Family with Wives
J. Pavich Real Estate Realty World Celebrates 25th Anniversary   By Cheryl Mandell   Life was good in the small Chicago suburb of Calumet City in the 1980s, with friends…
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Dining

DINING

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…

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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,…

Best of Estero and SWFL Dining 2022

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 we’re calling out Our Favorites!…
Mare Terra Interior

Mare Terra: An Artistic Culinary Journey

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 Vazquez adorns virtually…
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Village News

VILLAGE NEWS

Village Connection- State and County Planning Road Widening Projects to Accommodate Continued Growth

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As Lee County works to widen Corkscrew Road through Estero, the county is already planning for future widening projects to accommodate the thousands of new residents expected along East Corkscrew…
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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…
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Village Connection – Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Many resources are available to assist residents with hurricane recovery. Find the most up-to-date information at www.leegov.com/storm.   ONE-STOP DISASTER RECOVERY Lee County has opened a Multi-Agency Resource Center to provide…
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Village Connection – Honor Our Heroes

Village of Estero Veterans Day Event is Nov. 12   The Village of Estero welcomes all citizens to attend this year’s Veterans Day event at the Estero Recreation Center in…
Publisher's Messages

Publisher's Messages

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…

Happy New Year 2023!

Whew! Please mark me ‘safe’ in arriving into the new year, 2023!!  I am so ready to turn the calendar page over to a new year. I love new beginnings…

Celebrating the Best of Estero!

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…