Scene on Site
Engage Estero presented the 13th annual Breaking Par for Education at Grandezza Country Club with a Mystery Dinner-themed Gala on February 1, 2025 and Golf Tournament on February 2, 2025 to benefit education in Estero. The Gala featured dinner and silent and live auctions. The Gala/Golf raised more than $97,000 in support of Lead Estero, a student-led, student-supporting organization that provides scholarships and leadership training for local youth. This year’s Guest of Honor was Village Manager Steve Sarkozy.
Pedal for a Purpose 2025
On January 10, the solarium at Lee Health Coconut Point was transformed into an exciting atmosphere of love, sweat and cheers for Lee Health’s 3rd Annual Pedal for a Purpose! Powered by Cyclebar Fort Myers, 299 registered stationary bike riders cycled for hope and healing for those affected by cancer. The proceeds of this event, benefitting Lee Health Cancer Institute and the cancer support community, have brought in over $54,000 and counting!
Photos by Lee Health Marketing and PhotoMagic Events
On Dec. 7, Coconut Point Mall, along with Rotary Club of Estero and Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holidays with an all-day tropical extravaganza featuring live music, a car show, vendors and food tents, a parade down Fashion Drive, dancers and performers from local schools and organizations, plus hula dancers, fire twirlers, a Hawaiian-style sing-along and much more.
Photos by Jamie Lienhardt-Engle and Ann Marie Israel
