A Prodigy & His Paintings
By Scott Graison There is a rich history of art and culture in Southwest Florida. If what’s happening in Estero presently is any indication, the…
Read MoreA Balanced Anchor: Rachel Pierce Weighs in on Family, Career & Art
By Meg Daradanova To say Rachel Pierce is famous in Southwest Florida would be an understatement. She isn’t trailed by paparazzi, but she is…
Read MoreWines of Tuscany
By Dinah Leach Thinking of the region of Tuscany conjures up romantic images for most people, whether they have visited this area of Italy or…
Read MoreFinding a Firefighter: Ancestry search reunites siblings
By Scott Graison It’s a story that stretches from right here in Estero to Virginia to New Jersey to Colorado, and even, perhaps, reverberates throughout…
Read MoreA Healthy Lifestyle Begins in the Kitchen: Learn to Cook Smart at Lee Health Coconut Point
By D. K. Christi As visitors enter the Lee Health Coconut Point facility, an enticing aroma may waft from cuisine being cooked up by patients-turned-chefs…
Read MoreKarin Petrocelli Estero Life Mom of the Year 2019
The Model The votes are in, and we are excited to announce Karin Petrocelli as the Estero Life Magazine Mom of the Year! Karin is…
Read MorePaul Berlinsky: A Millennial Composer with a Classical Mind
By Meg Daradanova When you think of a young, classical composer, maybe Mozart comes to mind, complete with a powdered wig, gold brocade coat and…
Read MoreA Church with Many Purposes: Legacy Church Celebrates 10 Years of Community Involvement
By Meg Daradanova Pastor Nolen Rollins believes that every person has an innate interest — a built-in mission — that needs to be discovered, developed…
Read MoreMeet ‘Rising Star’ Taylor Bouchard, Teen Founder of Ducklings Travel
By D. K. Christi Estero High School senior Taylor Bouchard had a far out dream when she was 17. One year later, that dream has…
Read MoreMom of the Year: A Tribute to Great Moms of Estero
By Laura J. Cummings “Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” – Barbara Kingsolver A mother’s soothing voice and joyful countenance define…
Read MoreSally Smith, Zonta Woman of the Year: A Passion for People in Remote Guatemala
By Laura J. Cummings You’ve heard “it takes a village,” but Estero Rotarian Sally Smith has singlehandedly led the charge to transform a village in…
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