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The latest dining options around

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20 Art Thou Ready?

It’s festival season in Southwest

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24 2014 Estero Real Estate Outlook

Local experts weigh in on the future of

real estate

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36 Alico Family Golf Center

38 Estero Historial Society

40 Night at the Nest

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PUBLISHER Gary Israel

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LOVE is in the air! By that I mean the love of our beautiful community of Estero and the “Lifestyle” that we have all collaborated to build!

Here we are again, in the middle of our high season. Everyone seems to have returned from their respite up north (a little more challenging to escape from the wrath of winter this year), ready to recapture their part of paradise.

Our favorite philanthropic opportunities, festivals, shows, fundraisers, beaches, golf courses and tennis courts are all waiting to

provide a smorgasbord of activity. It doesn’t get any better!

The Florida Everblades and FGCU men’s and women’s basketball are in the heart of their seasons. And of course, spring training for the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox is just around the corner.

Everyone is excited and optimistic about 2014. In this issue you can read the opinions of a number of our local real estate professionals and their assessment of the commercial and residential real estate market in our area. If you or your friends are considering changes this year… Now’s the time!

Also this month, we have provided a list of the many art festivals that capture our attention and imagination. These

festivals attract thousands to our area and greatly stimulate our economy.

There has been a recent surge in casual eateries to our area. Everything from butterburgers and custard to Ahi tuna burgers and craft beers. And coming soon is the new anchor tenant at the Promenade in Bonita Springs creating an old-world Italian marketplace.

And for golfers at every level we direct you to the new Alico Family Golf Center just off of Alico Rd. on Lee Blvd. Fun for both the beginner and experienced golfer.

Our dining feature this month takes you east… to a beautiful and quiet Asian-American gem, Cgrape Chef. Your mouth will water as you read about the delicious items of their creative menu.

Finally, I wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope that you get to celebrate in your own special way with whoever is special in your heart or mind. Loving and being loved is essential to us all. Happy Valentine’s Day to my loving and beautiful wife, Ann Marie! May love continue to fi ll the air, not only this month, but year-round.

So until next month, enjoy the Lifestyle!

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A strolling violinist completes a romantic evening aboard the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. The Sweetheart Express departs each evening at 6:30 p.m.

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FEB 15EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT GRAND PARADE

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The Edison Festival of Light continues with multiple events this month. The 5K and Grand Parade will be Feb. 15, along with Crafts on the River and Vintage Market in Centennial Park. The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. The Junior Parade and Fun Run are on Feb. 9.

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the 10th annual Asia Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Mercato. Enjoy Asian cuisine and vendors, cultural performances, martial arts and a Chinese lion dance show.

FEB 15-16SWFL WINTER HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Germain Arena, 11000

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FEB 18-23 ONCE

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ONCE is an original Broadway experience and winner of eight Tony Awards, telling the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who is about to give up on his dream. Also at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall this month: Shen Yun, Mark Steyn, Kenny Loggins, Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang, Tommy Emmanuel, Women of Ireland, Bob Newhart and The Hit Men.

FEB 21-22 SWFL WINE & FOOD FEST

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The historic art Hall comes alive with professional musicians. Also at Koreshan State Park this month: Afternoon Teas, Ghost Walks and “Great Art in a Great Park” (Feb. 15).

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As concrete mixers continue their work on Culver’s restaurant along Corkscrew Road, those seeking a frozen treat can grab their own “Concrete Mixer” at the new Culver’s

location in Gulf Coast Town Center.Rooted in Wisconsin, this burger and frozen custard

eatery is moving into Southwest Florida fast, opening fi ve locations in the region within the last few months. Those from the Midwest may be familiar with the home of the ButterBurger.

Mike Derynda and Mark DuQuette, owners of the Gulf Coast location, have been waiting for the successful chain to come to the Sunshine State for a long time. DuQuette grew up with Culver’s in Michigan and previously managed the Estero Verizon store before joining Derynda in opening Culver’s. “There are so many people from the Midwest down here,” he says. “Mike and I always joked about doing a Culver’s here. I think people will go crazy over it.”

Where else can you get fried Wisconsin cheese curds instead of fries? The ButterBurger is made from a never-frozen beef patty, served on a lightly buttered and toasted bun, topped to order. Finish off the meal with a custard treat to get the full Culver’s experience.

Culver’s is quickly getting acclimated to the community,

partnering with the Florida Everblades Kids Club and tapping into the employee pool provided by its proximity to Florida Gulf Coast University.

Derynda also owns three Culver’s restaurants in Wisconsin, but hopes to make Southwest Florida his full-time home, as the weather is much nicer this time of year!

“We have been trying to get Culver’s to come down here the last three years,” he says, content to see the vision come to fruition.

Fellow Wisconsin native Mike Bresson also believes Culver’s will be a success in Southwest Florida. He is opening the Culver’s in Estero in April at 10300 Arcos Ave., near the new Goodwill Store.

Wisconsin premium ice cream and cooked-to-order burgers set Culver’s apart from other fast food eateries, he says. Along with ButterBurgers, the menu also includes chicken and roast beef sandwiches, North Atlantic Cod Filet, Grilled Rueben Melt and Pork Tenderloin.

Two other eateries have also opened recently at Gulf Coast Town Center. Burger 21 offers Certifi ed Angus Beef burgers and gourmet dogs with unique toppings. The Tex-Mex Haystack gains some height with its stack of fried onion strings, along with applewood-smoked bacon, Gouda and guacamole.

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Burger 21 also offers chicken, veggie and seafood “burgers.” The Ahi Tuna burger stars sushi-grade ahi tuna topped with pickled cucumber, avocado, Sriracha, caramel soy, lettuce and tomato, all on a sesame bun. Top off the experience with a hand-dipped shake, float or sundae.

House of Brewz is sure to draw lovers of craft beer. It offers 150 drafts and 100 bottled beers, along with its own microbrewery. Bury Me Brewing Co. features a technologically advanced, three-barrel microbrewery and a brewmaster trained in all aspects of the industry.

A short jaunt down the road from Gulf Coast Town Center, the Alico Family Golf Center opened in January, offering entertainment and skills advancement for the whole family. The area is ripe with activity.

Kids and adults alike are learning the fundamentals of golf. The 30-acre site just west of I-75 also features a full driving range and mini golf course. With a clubhouse, restaurant and party rooms, Alico Family Golf Center is sure to be a popular place for gathering.

South of Estero, The Promenade is seeing more activity, in preparation for its anchor tenant to open near the

end of March. DeRomo’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant will consume 18,000 square feet

of the revitalized shopping plaza, offering an old-world style marketplace.

The restaurant will serve authentic Italian dishes, just like owner Francis Cuomo grew

up eating in the Bronx, as part of a large Italian family living near both sets of grandparents in the “real Little Italy.” Cuomo’s mother, Rose Ann, will help run the bakery, offering up homemade pies and cakes.

DeRomo’s marketplace also will include a fresh deli, butcher shop,

seafood counter, pastaria, wine seller and gourmet coffee and gelato shop. The

buzz is building as construction nears completion.

Other stores that have opened recently in The Promenade include several clothing retailers and specialty boutiques. Enchanted Ballroom has livened up the area, offering ballroom dancing lessons, group classes and dance parties.

Culver’s Owners Mark DuQuette & Mike Derynda (Gulf Coast Town Center) and Dale Schaechterle & Mike Bresson (Estero)

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For two days at a time, art festivals pop up, inviting the community to appreciate and explore through multiple mediums. They offer an escape from the ordinary and a foray into the

art world, without the pretentiousness of visiting a gallery.“At an art festival, you can walk up and meet the artist

who created the work and feel very comfortable,” says Barry Witt, longtime organizer of the Bonita Springs National Art Festivals. “It’s a good experience. You start with an empty park or street, and for two days, it becomes a major, major event. If you come back on Monday, it’s gone.”

National and international talent fl oods the scene, along with local artists who earn their place at the top of the art arena. Estero artist Robert Heier will showcase his unique style of photography at the Coconut Point Art Festival and the Naples National Art Festival this month, along with the Bonita Springs National Art Festival in March.

He calls his style “fauxtography” because the end product is barely recognizable as a photograph. Many visitors to his booth seem mesmerized, wondering exactly what they are looking at, he says. The original, romantic images from Europe and around the world become edgy and contemporary, bursting with highly saturated color to create a piece of modern art.

“I take the original image and blow it to smithereens and then put it back together,” Heier explains. “It’s a very soulful thing. It’s uplifting when you get something that you think is beautiful.”

Heier’s work has been featured in publications, galleries

and art shows across the globe, as well as lining the walls of the Embassy Suites Hotel of Kennesaw, Ga. He once kept a pace of about 20 shows a year, so he knows what he’s talking about when he says the Bonita Springs National Art Festival ranks among the best in the nation.

“The fi rst year I went to the show, my jaw dropped,” Heier says. “It was an amazing show. I’ve never seen some of the stuff Barry has in that show. I’m very honored to be a part of that cadre of folks.”

This month’s festival marks the 30th national juried art show in Bonita Springs.

“ We ’ v e a l w a y s focused on the highest quality we can get,” Witt says. “We are the original festival. We’re the festival that made the others come to town.”

The three Bonita Springs festivals are expected to bring in more than $100,000 for the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, with a new venue at Riverside Park.

Anne DeLaCroix is another Estero artist who will be participating in the March show. She also did the Estero Fine Art Show at Miromar Outlets in January. DeLaCroix uses recycled natural materials to create whimsical, aquatic art.

“I make fi sh wall art out of palm seed pods, fronds, palmetto leaves and all kinds of weird stuff I fi nd,” she explains.

Festival season is upon us in Southwest Florida, saturating the

local landscape in style.

Coconut Point Art Festival

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FEB 1-2

10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Downtown Fort Myers

www.artfestfortmyers.com

At ArtFest, you’ll fi nd high-quality,

made-in-the-USA, original art by

more than 200 artists. Kids can make

art treasures to take home for $5 at

the Publix Art Yard. Lee County high

school students will exhibit their

artwork and compete for $6,500 in

cash awards. Admission is free.

COCONUT POINT ART FESTIVAL

FEB 8-9

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Coconut Point Mall

in Estero

www.artfestival.com

This festival, organized by Howard

Alan Events, off ers art, music and the

chance to meet top artists. Dubbed

“The Big One,” the Coconut Point Art

Festival features life-sized sculptures,

spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind

jewelry, photography, ceramics and

more. Admission is free.

BONITA SPRINGS NATIONAL ART FESTIVALS

FEB 8-9 & MARCH 8-9

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Riverside Park,

Bonita Springs

www.artinusa.com/bonita

Enjoy the artwork of 230 nationally

and internationally acclaimed

artists. This show has been ranked

No. 11 nationally and No. 1 in the

Bonita Springs/Naples area by

industry publications. All proceeds

from the festival support programs

at the Center for the Arts of Bonita

Springs. Admission is free, but a $5

donation is appreciated.

GREAT ART IN A GREAT PARK

FEB 15

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Koreshan State

Historic Site, Estero

www.fl oridastateparks.org/koreshan

Local artists will display and sell

various forms of artwork and crafts

in the historic settlement. Food and

beverages will be available. Free with

regular park admission.

SANIBEL ISLAND ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

FEB 15-16

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 2173 Periwinkle Way,

Sanibel Island

www.sanibelartfair.com

This festival is an annual tradition

of the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club

taking place over President’s Day

weekend. There will be more than 100

juried artists and craftsmen showing

their wares, from wearable art to

woodworking, painted furniture to

sculptures. Proceeds from the fair

are used to meet community needs,

fund local scholarships and for

human services worldwide.

35TH ANNUAL NAPLES NATIONAL ART FESTIVAL

FEB 22-23

10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cambier Park,

Naples

www.naplesart.org

Consistently voted among the Top 10

art festivals in the nation, the Naples

National Art Festival draws crowds

of more than 22,000. A competitive,

juried event, this fi ne arts and crafts

show includes more than 260 artists.

It is held in scenic Cambier Park and

along 8th Street South, one block

from downtown. The festival is a

primary funding source for Naples

Art Association programs.

RIVER DISTRICT SATURDAY ART FAIRS

FEB 15, MARCH 15 & APRIL 19

11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the downtown Fort

Myers River District

www.riverdistrictevents.com

Presented by Fort Myers Art Walk,

the Saturday Art Fair is every third

Saturday of the month from October

to April. The Art Fair features local,

handmade arts and crafts on

downtown sidewalks. Art Walk is every

fi rst Friday of the month from 6-10

p.m. This is a self-guided and self-

paced tour of downtown art galleries

and businesses. Music Walk happens

every third Friday of the month at 7

p.m. The River District is fi lled with live

music by local and regional talent.

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Men tend to think of her art as mounted “trophy fi sh,” without all the fuss of actually landing one. Women like to adopt these funky fi sh as pets. “People email me and tell me what their fi sh are doing,” DeLaCroix mused.

Local artists say they live in the one of the best places on earth for exhibiting their talent.

“It’s fun to do the shows and to meet people,” Heier says. “And it’s fun to see old customers again.”

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In 2013, the local real estate market was starting to simmer, and 2014 looks to be

even hotter.“It’s cooking, and we

need to watch it closely because it’s about to boil,” says Stephanie Miller, a commercial real estate broker with Select Real Estate.

She and other local realtors are feeling positive about Estero’s future in both the commercial and residential real estate

sectors. New home construction is up, inventory is down and prices are steadily rising.

“Things seem to be getting on all cylinders now,” says Denis Noah, attorney with Henderson Franklin, specializing in commercial and residential real estate development. “We’ve seen a lot of the residential glut eliminated. Housing prices are up, and it appears a lot of the retail space is being fi lled in. I think offi ce space is still lagging somewhat, but I expect over the next year or so that it will improve dramatically.”

In the residential market, today’s buyers are confi dent, having seen a steady recovery. They aren’t getting the rock-bottom prices of 2011, but there are still opportunities.

“People know now the market has made its move, and this is going to be the last opportunity to get a bargain,” says Joe Pavich, Sr., broker/owner of Realty World.

While low inventory is driving prices up, banks are reticent, keeping prices in check with conservative appraisals, he adds.

“Inventory is low right now for listings, and days on the market are down drastically,” Pavich says. “It’s a buyer’s market if you have cash and can close quick.”

The rental market is still hot as people who lost their homes work to repair their credit. However, more people are shifting their mindsets back to homeownership, says Pavich.

“We’re starting to see the young families come out now which short-saled or lost their homes six or seven years ago,” he explains. “Now their credit is repaired, and they’re looking to buy.”

New construction is ramping up to record levels, especially east of I-75, where many developers purchased land

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at bargain prices when the market crashed.

“New construction projects, especially in Estero, are popping up everywhere,” says Kevin Yankow, real estate broker with Key Real Estate. “Communities that began in 2005-2006 are selling out, while new communities are either getting started

or experiencing record sales. Most projects with development orders in place for 2014 have been cleared and are ready for construction. I think we’ll see even more new communities in 2015.”

The Hertz relocation is expected to further drive demand, as about 700 new jobs come to Estero in the spring of 2015. Some Hertz executives have already relocated, although most are choosing Naples, the location of Hertz’s temporary headquarters.

“Higher income executives with children seem to be gravitating toward Collier County,” says Pavich, pointing to a possible explanation. “It seems newcomers to the area are confused about Lee County’s school choice system.”

Local realtors can’t tell new residents where their children will go to school because Lee County has a lottery system, so neighborhood schools aren’t guaranteed. Pavich and Yankow both expect more Hertz employees to move into Estero closer to the 2015 opening of the new headquarters at U.S. 41 and Williams Road.

“We’re 15 minutes to some of the nation’s best beaches, 10 minutes from RSW (international airport), and in the middle of some of Southwest Florida’s best shopping, dining and entertainment,” Yankow says. “Red Sox fans can be at Jet Blue Park in 15 minutes, and my alma mater, FGCU, put the unoffi cial name for Estero – Dunk City – on the map. Even major corporations want to be in Estero!”

Off-season sales were stellar compared to recent years, he adds. “As we climb out of the depressed market, we are seeing a staggering number of buyers who’ve been waiting on the sidelines for signs of a real estate recovery,” Yankow says. “Those signs were visible toward the

beginning of last season and throughout this ‘off season.’ Record number of buyers are purchasing properties and entering the market.”

An extended “season” this year should also help residential sales, with winter storms up North driving snowbirds down early, and a late Easter to keep them here longer. Interest rates, fl ood insurance and new home construction prices are all predicted to steadily rise, making 2014 an excellent time to buy, local brokers say.

“The real estate market is always comprised of peaks and valleys, and everyone can agree we are climbing out of a valley,” says Yankow. “We’ve seen an average increase of fi ve-to-six percent in home values over the past year and should anticipate steady growth over the next few years.”

Pavich says he sees a trend in buyers who are interested in modest, resort-style amenities with lower association fees, rather than golf course communities. Local builders are picking up on this trend.

Shifts are also being made in commercial real estate, focusing less on offi ce space and more on residential development.

“This next year will likely usher in positive land use changes after careful planning efforts, which will encourage the framing of a future City of Estero -- the epicenter of Southwest Florida,” Miller says. “Consequently, pricing must move upward with desirability, which is attracting investors and residents to our area from all over the globe.

“It is my wish that these happy circumstances will open our hearts to those who are less fortunate so that we also continue to be a ‘giving’ community, which is the facet of Estero I love the most.”

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Vietnamese-born chef Mai Harkness has proven she is versatile and crea-tive in her cooking, from

amazing Asian entrées to all-American breakfast favorites. “I cannot follow a recipe,” she admits. “Food is fun. It’s being creative.”

She worked for Darden Restaurants and several hotel chains in the Orlando area before opening a coffee and wine bar in Bonita Springs. Eager to get back into the kitchen, she launched a breakfast and lunch spot at the Fla-mingo Island Flea Market, offering an extraordinary dining option in an unusual location. Nowhere else in the market can you fi nd a lobster crois-sant, pot stickers or smoked salmon.

Mai shortly followed up with the opening of a fi ne dining restaurant in North Naples. Keeping the original name, Cgrape Chef also does catering, offering healthy menu items which are both fl avorful and eye-catching. About 90 percent of the menu is gluten-free, using rice instead of wheat-based in-gredients.

“We’re very health conscious, and we don’t like to over season,” says partner chef Paul Brenner. He uses minimal salt and pepper, choosing in-stead to fl avor meat and veggies with herbs, butter and wine.

Cgrape Chef is in its second season, tucked away on Imperial Golf Course Boulevard off U.S. 41 just south of Wiggins Pass. It’s a small, quiet locale, ensuring fi rst-class service. The chef cooks to order, working with any di-etary concerns and scaling up the heat as desired, for those who like it hot.

Although Mai is a culinary genius at Asian cuisine, she also knows her meat and potatoes, being married to an Irishman. Most dishes have an East-ern fl are, but you’ll also fi nd pot roast and pork medallions on the menu.

Cgrape Chef is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. The Flamingo Island location serves break-fast and lunch Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by to treat your taste buds to something special, and step away from the ordinary.

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01. STEAMED CHICKEN POT STICKERSBeautifully presented in a bamboo wicker box, these traditional Chinese dumplings are flavorful – and addicting. Our server, Tammy, confessed to devouring a dozen in one sitting! Also try the Oven Baked Spinach and Artichoke Rangoon, a deep-fried dumpling fi lled with creamy veggies and served with cucumber-wasabi sauce.

02. VIETNAMESE VEGETABLE SPRING ROLLWrapped in transparent rice paper, these spring rolls are gluten-free, making a tasty and healthful snack. Spring rolls are served with a wonderful, hot-and-sweet peanut dipping sauce. Add chicken, shrimp or lobster meat to make a meal.

03. MONGOLIAN BEEFStir-fried fi let and fresh vegetables are served over brown jasmine rice, saturated with a lightly spicy sauce to pleasure the palate! The chef cooked the beef to our desired doneness and offered four levels of heat for the sauce (We chose medium, which seemed to satisfy all at the table). Topped with bean sprouts, this dish is simply delicious.

04. CHICKEN PAD THAIThis dish is a favorite among fi ne food afi cionados, with its signature peanut satay sauce. Peanuts give fl avor and

texture to this dish, while the sauce presents just the right amount of heat while also adding sweetness. Pad Thai can be prepared with chicken, beef or shrimp. A must try!

05. WABASAKI SWORDFISHSwordfi sh is an unusual fi nd on local menus, so we took advantage of this chef’s special. Cgrape likes to vary its menus frequently, as the chef enjoys culinary creativity. The swordfi sh was well seasoned with a saki and wasabi sauce combined with melted butter for a succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood dish. Another popular from-the-sea dish is the Seafood Imperial, featuring shrimp, scallops and lobster meat over creamy mushroom risotto.

06. PEANUT BUTTER PIEDon’t miss this finisher for a fine meal at Cgrape. The peanut butter pie is unlike any other I’ve tried. It’s denser with rich flavor – and it’s even healthier than most because it’s made with honey instead of sugar. So you don’t have to feel bad about the drizzled chocolate or sweet whipped cream on top! Also try the Fudgy Brownie Mudslide for a truly decadent dessert. Crafted after Mai’s favorite drink at the beach, the Mudslide features a gooey brownie topped with tiramisu ice cream and drizzled with white and dark chocolate sauce. Sweet tooth satisfied!

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Kevin Smith, Jim St. Germain and Jeremy Smith

The Alico Family Golf Center celebrated its grand opening Jan. 9, with a ceremonial tee-off from the shaded tee boxes. Owners, dignitaries and investors were surprisedby smoke-producing balls as they drove their shots. The golf center opened to the public Jan. 11, with a free event benefi ting the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. The golf center offers a driving range with 60 tee boxes, an 18-hole miniature golf course and a SNAG-friendly hybrid course for beginners. AlicoFamily Golf Center is located at 16300 Lee Rd. (off Alico Road west of I-75).

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The Historical Society of Estero hosted their Annual Holiday Lunchat the Villages of Country Creek on Friday, December 13, 2013 inEstero. Supporter of the Organization gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments over the year and to recognize those who contributed to the sustainability of the Society’s Mission.

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Veronica Antoniazzi and Eileen Galvin

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The Estero Chamber of Commerce hosted its Second Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 5 at Ford’s Garage in Miromar Outlets. Guests brought fi lled stockings to be donated to children at the Covered Wagon Trailer park in Estero, as well as pet stockings for dogs and cats at the Animal Refuge Center in North Fort Myers. Estero Fire Rescue delivered the stockings to Covered Wagon.

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The 4th Annual Night at the Nest Gala Dinner & Auction was held on Dec. 8 at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Alico Arena. Sponsored by Willow Street Advisors & TheSeminole Indian Tribe at Big Cypress, the event featured NBC-2’s Anchor, Kellie Burns as Master of Ceremonies, dinner served by more than 200 student athletes, and a silent and live auction hosted by auctioneer Bill Barnett. Special guest was FGCU graduate Chris Sale, pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and winning pitcher for the AmericanLeague at the 2013 All Star Game. Nearly 700 guests attended the “night” benefi tting scholarships for student athletes and operating budgets for all athletic programs.

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