FGCU Academy Fuels Lifelong Learning for Locals
By D. K. Christi “Learning should be lifelong, accessible and, most importantly, joyful,” says John Guerra, director of the Florida Gulf Coast University Academy.…
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The Latest Stores and More at Coconut Point
By Cheryl Mandell In the span of two decades since its grand opening in November 2006, Coconut Point Mall has become a well-loved destination…
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Cutting-edge Cancer Care Comes to Estero
Southwest Florida Proton Center offers state-of-the-art cancer treatment By Cheryl Mandell There’s history in the making right here at the corner of Three…
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OVO By Cirque Du Soleil Brings Gravity-defying Acrobatics And Romance To Hertz Arena
By D. K. Christi / Photos by Marie-Andrée Lemire and Sanjeev Velmurugan OVO by Cirque du Soleil, a vibrant and visually awakening stage performance,…
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Nolen Rollins: Boy from Piney
By D. K. Christi Formerly an Estero civic leader, Nolen Rollins came full circle to finish his boyhood memoir, “Boy from Piney.” Rollins grew…
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Estero Chamber President Clifford Brand Values Commitment and Community
By Cheryl Mandell Cliff Brand knows a thing or two about community. Growing up in Lawrenceville, Georgia, two generations of the Brand family owned…
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Curveballs: Film Highlights Heart of Estero’s National Amputee Baseball Team
By D. K. Christi “Take me out to a movie,” may be a little off from the unofficial national anthem of baseball written in…
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Honoring 60 Years of Embracing Community and Art
Art Council of Southwest Florida celebrates 60th anniversary with special exhibit By Cheryl Mandell Sometimes, all it takes is community and conversation. Sixty…
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R.A.D Corkscrew: A Labor of Love and Faith
Southwest Florida’s first winery opens in Estero By Cheryl Mandell / Photos by Jim Luzzi Southwest Florida’s first operating winery and farm just…
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Easter Services in Estero
By D.K. Christi Estero is rich with churches and worship places. With Holy Week and Easter Sunday around the corner, here is an alphabetical…
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Could Your Home Inspire ‘Design Envy’?
Nichole Claprood of DE Interior Designs offers tips for remodeling By D. K. Christi / Photos by SRQ360 Photography Nichole Claprood has been…
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Estero’s Ice Cream Boom
By D. K. Christi Valentine’s Day is all about love. And what better way to show love than sharing ice cream? Two new Estero…
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