From the outside peering in, Cantina 109 might seem to be your average Mexican restaurant. But once you step inside, you’ll be transported to a new state of mind. Colorful lights, starry decorations, impressive cases of tequila, and warm and attentive staff greet guests, bringing waves of both relaxation and anticipation. Cantina 109 strives to…

Farmers markets are so much more than cute places to go for fresh produce, homemade specialty foods and handcrafted gifts. In Lee County, they’re a multi-million-dollar industry. Here in Estero, they’re a million-dollar-plus business when you combine farmers markets at Miromar Outlets and Coconut Point, and a new market is opening this month at  University…

Would you like to be at least 30 percent happier? That’s the promise of The Lift Project, a 10-week program designed to “lift your mood and your life.” Lee Health is the first in the nation to offer this unique program, which combines findings from positive psychology, lifestyle medicine and neuroscience. Designed by Dr. Darren…

Have you noticed? The Village of Estero now has an official seal! After a lengthy process of gathering public input, a new design has been chosen to reflect Estero’s unique “brand.” In 2018, the Village contracted with Vitalink to develop branding standards, including an official Village of Estero seal for use on future welcome signage…

Is there a silver lining to quarantine season? The novel coronavirus has given many people a chance to slow down, reflect on priorities, shift focus and try something new. According to a recent survey by STORAGECafé, one in four Americans took up a new hobby during lockdown. The Top 10 “new lockdown hobbies” reported were…