Estero’s Emerging Musical Talent
By Tara September They’re young, they’re talented, and they’re from Estero. As our community continues to grow in terms of development, population, economy and…
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How FGCU’s Water School is Impacting Your Back Yard
By Samantha Roesler The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University will soon have its home in a brand-new academic building opening this spring.…
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Estero’s Sweet Shops
Find treats for your sweetheart—or your sweet tooth! By D. K. Christi A “sweet” Valentine’s holiday begins with Estero’s wide variety of sweet shops.…
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FGCU Athletics Inducts Inaugural Class into Hall of Fame
Photos by FGCU Athletics One would be hard-pressed to find a young university in any 20-year stretch achieving the athletic accomplishments of Florida Gulf…
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Estero Economic Outlook 2022
Up, up and away…Estero’s home prices & tourist traffic soar into the new year Marlene Fernandez has lived in Estero since 1956. Her husband…
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Meet Estero’s ‘Top 25 Persons of Influence’
As a smiling Don Eslick ambled his way to the front of the Grande Ballroom at The Club at Grandezza, the crowd rose and gave…
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Welcome to Estero Community Church
Local church finds new home in the heart of Estero By D.K. Christi Photos by Samantha Clements Rev. Kevin Morris had just arrived at…
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Gulfshore Opera Makes its Home in Estero
By D.K. Christi The Gulfshore Opera was birthed the same year as the Village of Estero. It’s only fitting these two young and growing…
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Home Base Helps SWFL Veterans Recover, Live Well
By Craig Handel When Armando Hernandez graduated from FGCU in 2014, he thought he’d work with athletes. An internship with the Boston Red Sox…
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Forging a Better Path for Estero
Book honors historic contributions of Estero’s civic organizations By Craig Handel Tears came down Dottie Brown’s cheeks as she received, then embraced, a light…
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Everblades Reload Roster for 2021, Ready to Take On ‘Unfinished Business’
By Craig HandelPhotos by Brad Young The Florida Everblades rarely have a problem luring and retaining talent. Estero’s professional ice hockey franchise almost always…
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Emma’s Echo – Estero Teen’s Life Inspires Others
By Laura J. Cummings By all accounts, Emma Bullock was an unusual teenager. She didn’t gossip about the social misfits—she befriended them. “Emma was…
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