By Meg Daradanova Holiday cheer abounds this time of year, but for many, it’s not a given. Those struggling with poverty, loneliness, or other adversities, could use an “elf” or an “angel” to lift their circumstances and spirits. Thankfully, many local organizations and individuals give generously, not only through donations but also by volunteering their…

By Laura J. Cummings When you enter Marsala, you become family. It doesn’t matter if you’re a regular at this longstanding Estero eatery, or if you’ve never before ventured in. Everyone is welcomed with a huge smile from the founder and patriarch, Calogero Marsala, who goes by the much easier-to-pronounce “Charlie.” Closely following this hearty…

By Scott Graison It’s yet another exciting time to be a Florida Everblades fan. The team comes off its 21st ECHL season with 50 wins for only the third time in club history, plus the Blades qualified for the conference finals for the second consecutive year. This was just the second time in team history…

By Laura J. Cummings The French Brasserie Rustique 365 5th Avenue S., Naples 239.315.4019 www.thefrenchnaples.com “I don’t like to feel stuffy,” says Chef Vincenzo Betulia. It’s an interesting statement from a man whose goal for the last 20 years has been to elevate the local dining scene. And by all accounts, he has. His newest…

By Victoria Kinley Village of Estero Teams Up with The Water School at FGCU to Find Out Recent headlines of red tide, blue-green algae and flesh-eating bacteria can make our home seem less and less like the “paradise” we signed up for. As the population of Southwest Florida continues to increase, finding solutions to these water issues is…