LJ’s Corner—Drowning in a Sea of Alphabet Soup
FYI, tried and true acronyms and abbreviations have been with us for decades. In fact, the word “tips” is actually an acronym for ‘“To Insure…
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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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Prater holds records for longest field goals in NFL
Longest field goals in NFL history: 1. 66 yards, Justin Tucker, Ravens, 2021 2. 64 yards, Matt Prater, Denver, 2013 3. 63 yards Tom Dempsey,…
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Vote for Estero’s Most Influential People!
Who has helped shape Estero into what it is today and continues to move the Village’s vision forward? The nominations are in. Now it’s time…
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Home From Hollywood: Catching Up with Ben and Casey
By Laura J. Cummings When country crooner Ben Allen captured America’s attention on NBC’s “The Voice” last fall, Casey Bishop knew something no one…
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Attention Golfers: support local causes at September golf events
September offers several opportunities to enjoy a day of golf while supporting local charities: Sept. 4 – Ducklings Travel Golf Tournament Sept. 10 – Bonita…
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Chris Phillips selected to serve as Village of Estero Finance Director
Chris Phillips joined the Village staff on August 16, 2021, after having served in local government finance for 22 years. His roles have included Finance…
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2021 CHEF Culinary Showdown events benefit Southwest Florida students
CHEF, the Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida, held three separate events in 2021 to raise scholarship funds for students in Collier and…
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Estero Community Scholarship Awards presented to 2021 graduates
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL), Estero Historical Society and Estero Chamber of Commerce presented scholarships totaling $3,000 to students Brian Robinson and Mary…
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Village Councilmember Joanne Ribble receives Home Rule Hero Award
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) recognized District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble with a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award for her work and advocacy efforts…
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Mall Mutts return to Miromar Outlets
Getting attention is the goal of Miromar Mall Mutts, a new partnership between Miromar Outlets, the Gulf Coast Humane Society and the Lee County Sheriff’s…
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The Food Rock Café opens at University Village with Caribbean-inspired cuisine
With a permanent location at University Village Shops & Dining, fans of The Food Rock’s Caribbean island-inspired cuisine no longer have to search for the…
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