Estero Life Magazine

01/14/2025

2024 was a busy year for the Stalowskis, who also own global dining hotspot Blanc in Fort Myers. They took over ownership of beloved Bonita breakfast spot Poached, right next door to La Fontanella, earlier this year. The restaurateur duo also opened a second location of La Fontanella in Fort Myers. Read more of this dining review here: https://buff.ly/4fQdHvq

01/10/2025

The secret is out – Estero is quickly earning a spot as one of the most desirable locations to call home in Southwest Florida. What once was considered just an exit off I-75 between Naples and Fort Myers is evolving into a destination in its own right – and that evolution contains many contributing factors. Read more of this featured article here: https://buff.ly/4a9lEL1

01/07/2025

Don’t miss our January digital issue on the Estero Life website!

Featured stories include:
Economic Outlook 2025: Becoming the Destination
Village Connection: 2024 in Review
plus our dining feature highlighting La Fontanella in Bonita Springs.

Read full digital issue here: https://buff.ly/3W7UY7w

12/18/2024

Village of Estero turns 10. It was on December 31, 2014, that the Village of Estero was officially created. This was the result of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) concerted efforts to become a city in order to protect our community from being annexed into Bonita Springs. Read more of the Village Connection here: https://buff.ly/4gDNuB5

12/16/2024

As Estero Life Magazine celebrates 14 years in publication and nearly 180 dining features, we raise our glasses to another host of fabulous restaurants right here in Southwest Florida. In 2024, we have uncovered exciting and eclectic options from Turkish and Macedonian cuisine, to Latin fusion, to Italian via Argentina, to classic American steak and seafood, and much more. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3OYYU6E

12/12/2024

***Upcoming Event***
“Dancing with the Stars” Pro at the Estero Recreation Center
December 13 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am

For the full details click here: https://buff.ly/3BzUcsN

12/11/2024

Join the Greater Estero Chamber tonight at the 5/3 Terrace with the Florida Everblades! Starts at 6:30! Grab your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3ZyNQBQ

12/09/2024

Don’t miss our December digital issue on the Estero Life website!

Featured stories include:
Celebrate the Holidays in Paradise
Village Connection - Village of Estero turns 10

Plus our dining feature highlighting THE BEST OF DINING 2024!

Read the full digital issue here: https://buff.ly/40nmEWZ

12/06/2024

11/15/2024

Imagine if you could enjoy a meal any way you want it, regardless of dietary restrictions. That’s the simple yet brilliant concept behind Oar & Iron, the new scratch kitchen in north Naples created by restaurateur Ryan Dion and local developer Robert Walker, from RAVentures Hospitality Group. Read full dining article here: https://buff.ly/4fghKSd

&Iron

11/13/2024

In his recently released pictorial biography of American military cemeteries and the lives of those interred, Navy veteran and professional photographer Richard Sherman brings to life the poignant stories of 54 of the thousands of American soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never returned to U.S. soil. “Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned” highlights the significance of 23 American cemeteries on foreign shores through poignant photography and well-researched stories. Read the full featured article here: https://buff.ly/3UNl3Ic

11/13/2024

Estero Life Magazine congratulates Estero High School swimmer Karter Seluk for being named News-Press Athlete of the Week!!

11/11/2024

Colin Hargis has been named as Florida Gulf Coast University’s new director of athletics. Hargis has two decades of experience as a Division I administrator, including 15 years at North Carolina State University. He signed a three-year contract this past March and will become the third athletic director in FGCU’s 27-year history.

Read more of this featured article here: https://buff.ly/4fy2jVc

11/08/2024

***Up Coming Event***

12th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show
November 12 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Click here for details: https://buff.ly/40zTu92

11/07/2024

***Up Coming Event***

Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
November 11 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Click here for details: https://esterolifemagazine.com/event/veterans-appreciation-breakfast/

11/06/2024

Don’t miss our November digital issue on the Estero Life website!

Featured stories include:
Ready to Soar at FGCU
‘Never Home’
Village Connection - Village Adopts Budget For Upcoming Year

Plus our dining feature highlighting the Oar & Iron in Naples!

Read the full digital issue here:https://buff.ly/4fyDYi7

11/04/2024

We love being part of the Estero community! Located between Fort Meyers and Naples, we're here to serve the smiles of Florida's southern peninsula with excellence and passion.

Experience the decades-long expertise of Dr. Aaron A. Leishman today—visit https://www.esterodentist.com/ to get in touch or book an appointment.