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Contents 4 Welcome Welcome from our Chamber President as we celebrate 20 years of maintaining prosperity for our business community and quality of life for our citizens. 6 Estero Chamber – Our 20th Year Photo Gallery and Chamber Events overview. 8 Our Public Officials Greetings from our Mayor. 10 Our Community A rich history and heritage. 20 Explore & Discover Enjoy activities and pastimes that appeal to every age and interest. • The Arts & Cultural Organizations • Beaches & Waterways • Eco-Explorations: Parks, historic sites, natural preserves & canoe/kayak excursions • Family Fun: Destinations and activities for everyone • Restaurants & Shopping • Sports & Recreation 30 Calendar of Events Celebrations that invite your participation throughout the year. 34 Information Directory Helpful numbers and demographics for visitors, new residents and businesses. • Community Demographics • Government & Community Services • Health Care Resources • Schools & Education • Transportation • Utilities 42 Membership Directory Choose our experienced Chamber members whenever you need a product or service at home or at work. 56 MapESTERO2018 Cover THE ESTERO CHAMBER Photos from around Estero OF COMMERCE Official Annual Publication of the Estero Chamber of Commerce • www.EsteroChamber.org show the diversity of nature in MISSION STATEMENT our area. The Estero Chamber of Commerce (Left photo provided by Lee promotes economic growth and business County Parks & Rec.) development in the Greater Estero area.2 www.EsteroChamber.org



Welcome 2018 EDITION A Message From the President of the Official Annual Publication of the Estero Chamber of Commerce T Estero Chamber of Commerce he Estero Chamber of Commerce is honored to represent P.O. Box 588, Estero, Florida 33929 so many diverse community businesses throughout our Phone 239-948-7990 • Fax 239-948-7519 Southwest Florida Region. We strive to be an integral part of this vibrant area, offering critical programs which assist local www.EsteroChamber.org business growth and create healthy communities in which to live. It is very clear that our Estero area will continue to see tremendous BOARD OF DIRECTORS growth in the future. As a voice of the business community, the Estero Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in the energetic Chairman of the Board atmosphere where businesses are flourishing and expanding. Gene Montenieri • GMS Smart Solutions Our engagement with the Florida State and U.S. Chambers con-tinues to strengthen, providing our community businesses with powerful information Presidentand tools to enhance their growth and profits. Judi Gietzen • Elite Realty of Southwest Florida For additional information regarding the Estero Chamber of Commerce, we inviteyou to visit our website at www.EsteroChamber.org. Vice President Wishing you a Successful 2018. Kaci Carter • Valley National BankJudi Gietzen Treasurer Al O'Donnell • O'Donnell Landscapes, Inc.2017-2019 President SecretaryEstero Chamber Honorees Nella DeCesare • WBN Marketing, LLC 2017 2012 DIRECTORS  Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw, President,  Lizbeth Benacquisto, Florida Senator, Commander Morgan Bowden Florida Gulf Coast University District 30 Lee County Sheriff’s Office  Best Moving & Storage  The News-Press Media Group  Rosyln M. Gula, Trish Leonard 2011 TLC Marketing and Creative Services Estero Chamber of Commerce  Mike Scott, Lee County Sheriff  Lee Memorial Health System Brandy Minchew 2016 College of Life Foundation  Scott Vanderbrook, Fire Chief, 2010  Tammy Hall, Lee County Bill Oberman Estero Fire Rescue Commissioner, District 4 United Materials, Inc.  Hampton Inn & Suites Estero  Boston Red Sox Dallas Revord 2015 FineMark National Bank & Trust Ray Rodrigues, State Representative, 2009 & 2003  Ray Judah, Lee County Commissioner, Cheryl Willett District 76 Accounting For Profitability, LLC  TLC Marketing & Creative Services District 3  NCH Healthcare Systems Administrative Assistant 2014 Pam Mueller Estero Council of Community Leaders 2008  Gulf Coast Town Center Marketing Assistant  All American Printing (Tom Funari, General Mgr.) Samantha Simcox 2013 2007 Legal Counsel  Richard Schweers,  Thomas Schneider, Executive VP, Carl E. Westman, Esq. Chairman of the Board, Simon Property Group/Coconut Point GrayRobinson, Inc. Estero Fire Rescue  Ft. Myers Regional Webmaster Economic Partnership WBN Marketing, LLC Person of the Year  Business of the Year  Volunteer of the Year PUBLISHED BY Platinum Media Services of SW Florida, Inc. 10285 Winterview Drive • Naples, FL 34109 239-572-4000 • platinummediaservices.com Publisher - Sharon Van Rite Editor - Bill Oberman Creative Director - Zina Cochran Contributing Photographers Jeff Cochran, Zina Cochran, Brandy Minchew Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however, neither the Estero Chamber of Commerce and its members nor Platinum Media shall be held liable for any errors or omissions. Copyright ©2018 Platinum Media Services, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, including electronic or Internet reproductions, without written permission from the publisher. DISCLAIMER: Advertisements in this publication do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited or restricted by law.4 www.EsteroChamber.org

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Chamber EventsThroughout the year, the The Estero Young Professionals Network MONTHLY Chamber organizes a fosters a lively exchange of ideas while building CHAMBERvariety of events to provide professional contacts.educational and networking EVENTSopportunities for ourmembers. Non-members are All Chamber events are open toalso welcome to attend to members and guests. Join us!foster exposure and grow ourbusiness community. Chamber Rise & Shine Esteroinvolvement is an excellentway to meet fellow residents, 8 - 9:30 a.m.leaders and business owners. First Thursday Start your day with networkingBusiness After Hours events offer the Lunch & Learn combines a wonderful lunch and a Continental breakfastopportunity to mingle, build contacts and share with excellent speakers on a variety of subjects.ideas while enjoying hors d’ oeuvres and light Lunch & Learnrefreshments. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.The Annual Luncheon honors citizens and Ribbon Cuttings give valuable, much-needed Second WednesdayChamber businesses who contribute to the exposure to new Chamber business members. Enjoy a delicious lunch whileEstero community. staying up-to-date on the latest community and business newsRise & Shine events start the day with good coffee, good conversation and valuable networking.6 www.EsteroChamber.org Business After Hours 5:30 - 7 p.m. Fourth Thursday Mix and mingle with fellow and future members after work at these informal networking events that feature hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments Estero Young Professionals Network (YPN) Social and educational monthly events featuring inspiring guest speakers. Open to ages 21 to 35, the YPN offers opportunities to build your professional network and enhance your career. For more information, contact Estero YPN at [email protected] Chamber Membership & Event Registration Become a member and register for events online at www.EsteroChamber.org. For more information, please contact us 239-948-7990

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Our Public Officials Welcome to the Pictured Above... Seated left to right - Vice Mayor William Ribble, Mayor James Boesch, Councilmember Village of Estero! Nick Batos. Standing left to right - Councilmember Howard Levitan, You will Councilmember Jim Wilson, Councilmember Katy Errington, Councilmember Jon Mclain. fall in love with The Plan for Estero Estero and the surrounding The Village’s first Comprehensive Plan is underway and, as the area. Our home, planning progresses, all of the latest information will be added to a new webpage along the Gulf of on the Village’s website at https://Estero-FL.gov/. Mexico, is filled with wonderous A Comprehensive Plan serves as a guide to how a community will grow beauty and and develop in the future. This new Comprehensive Plan webpage includes glorious surprises. This is the year to information on all of the meetings conducted to date, including copies truly appreciate being in paradise, so of the presentations, as well as a link where residents may provide their look forward to an experience that suggestions to this important planning process. exceeds imagination. Our annual chamber guide OUR REPRESENTATIVES encourages residents and visitors alike to explore – to savor the natural STATE OF FLORIDA LEE COUNTY environment and enjoy the multitude of pleasures that abound in this unique State Senator Lee County has five County Commis- and extraordinary area. Lizbeth Benacquisto . . . . . . . . District 26 sioners who are all representatives at Play golf on the finest courses, (239) 338-2570 large. You may contact any and all of enjoy natural beauty paddling down them about any issue of interest. the Estero River, take in an Everblades State Senator hockey game, learn the history of the Denise Grimsley. . . . . . . . . . . District 26 Larry Kiker. . . . . District 3 - Estero Koreshan Historic Site, relax on nearby (863) 465-2626 (239) 533-2223 beaches and cruise the Gulf of Mexico [email protected] and barrier islands. There is so much State Senator to see and explore. Kathleen Passidomo . . . . . . . . District 28 John E. Manning . . . . . . . . . District 1 Shopping, dining and (239) 417-6205 (239) 533-2224 entertainment options abound with local favorites, national brands and State Representative Cecil Pendergrass . . . . . . . . District 2 world-class performers that make Ray Rodrigues . . . . . . . . . . . . District 76 (239) 533-2227 Estero a perfect destination and home. (239) 433-6501 All the luxuries and conveniences of a contemporary lifestyle are readily available. Just like many visitors, you may choose to make this your home - many fine communities are available to accommodate your individual lifestyle. We welcome our new neighbors. We are proud of Estero and want to share our love of this area with you – and hope that you will come to enjoy and treasure our little piece of paradise. Jim Boesch Mayor, Village of Estero8 www.EsteroChamber.org

Brian Hamman . . . . . . . . . . District 4(239) 533-2226Frank Mann. . . . . . . . . . . . . District 5(239) 533-2225Estero Fire RescueFire Chief. . . . . . . . Scott VanderbrookEstero Fire RescueCommissioner. . . . . Richard SchweersLee County Sheriff’s OfficeSheriff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike ScottU.S. SENATETwo United States Senatorsrepresent all of Florida:Senator Bill Nelson(D – FL)716 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-5274www.BillNelson.Senate.gov/Contact-billSenator Marco Rubio(R – FL)284 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-3041https://www.Rubio.Senate.gov/Public/index.cfm/ContactU.S. HOUSE OFREPRESENTATIVESOne U.S. Representativecovers all of Estero.Rep. Francis RooneyWashington, D.C.: (202) 225-2536Lee County: (239) 599-6033www.FrancisRooney.House.gov/ 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 9

OUR COMMUNITYThe Estero Historical Society survived the impact ofHurricane Irma thanks to the many volunteers thathelped protect and cleanup the restored buildings. Key dates and events in the region’s history• 1810 President James Madison declares • 1845 Florida entered the Union as a slave with his cabin, which may be the oldest sur-West Florida to be a U.S. possession. state, with a population of about 140,000. viving building in Lee County.• 1817 to 1858 The Seminole Wars (three • Early 1880s Immigrant German Gustave • 1884 to 1885 The Estero Land Co. was setconflicts) were fought between the Seminoles, Damkoehler and his family moved to Estero as up in Key West to sell acreage here. Per themany of whom had formed alliances with the the area’s first homesteaders, eventually own- Florida census, Estero’s population was 29British or Spanish, and the U.S. Army. By the ing 320 acres. Damkoehler experimented with people from nine families.end of the wars, only about 200 Seminoles raising honeybees, pineapples and coconuts • 1890s Citrus growers arrived, includingremained alive and free. and collected rare trees he received from a Hafner and Floweree. Estero’s first school-• 1819 Spain ceded East Florida to the U.S. friend in Australia. Some of the trees remain in house was built, a wooden structure that was the gardens at the Koreshan State Park along relocated to Estero Community Park by the10 www.EsteroChamber.org

A Rich History and Heritage A RICH HERITAGE Our community is named after the Estero River, a scenic freshwater ribbon that opens into Estero Bay, a treasured and protected aquatic preserve. Here, stately live oaks, color-saturated blooms, elegant wading birds and even elusive Florida panthers are all part of Estero’s beautiful tapestry of plants and wildlife. Mother Nature’s year-round sunshine invites healthy out- door fun and explorations. Our championship golf courses, miles of bike paths and well-marked paddling and nature trails present endless options. Parks, preserves and historic sites beckon every age. Just minutes away, pristine sugar-sand beaches hug the spar- kling Gulf of Mexico and stretch for miles. Estero also offers exceptional community resources, state-of- the-art healthcare facilities and educational institutions, perform- ing arts centers, museums and art galleries and world-class shop- ping and dining. All are within easy reach of Estero’s charming neighborhoods. Calusa Indians and Spanish Adventurers Estero’s colorful past includes Native Americans, Spanish adventurers, enterprising pirates, hardy pioneers and forward thinking entrepreneurs. More than 2,000 years ago, several tribes of Native Ameri- cans made up the Calusa nation and established settlements in Southwest Florida near fresh water tributaries. They paddled cy- press canoes to colonies in other areas of Florida and used shells discarded from their seafood-rich diet to construct huge flat- topped pyramids, or mounds, that served as temples and dwell- ings. Archeologists believe that Mound Key in Estero Bay was the ceremonial center for the Calusa. This 125-acre island, soaring some 33 feet high, is the highest Calusa mound in Florida and was probably the center of an extensive network of shell islands that made up the kingdom of this hunting and gathering people. The Calusa dominated Southwest Florida until the 1500s, when Ponce de Leon and other Spanish explorers and pirates ar- rived. These new inhabitants named the area “Estero,” the Spanish word for estuary, a body of water formed where freshwa- ter from a river flows into the ocean. During the 1600s, Spaniards continued exploring “La Floride.” Estero Bay was a frequent hideout for pirates who raid- ed Spanish galleons loaded with New World gold.Estero Historical Society for use as a museum • 1903 A new and larger general store re- • 1907 The Town of Estero was dissolved byand society center. placed the original, and the post office was the State of Florida.• 1894 A celibate community, followers transferred to Highlands Avenue in the home • 2014 Estero voted to become its own mu-of “Koresh,” Dr. Cyrus Teed, moved from of Postmaster Frank Hall. nicipality, the Village of Estero, within LeeChicago to 300 acres along the Estero River, • 1908 Floweree was the largest citrus grove County.donated by Damkoehler. owner in America, with 60,000 trees. East • 2015 Estero held an election for the first• 1895 The Estero Post Office was established Broadway used to be Floweree Lane. village council. The elected council’s inauguralin a small, one-room general store on the • 1904 Estero was incorporated by the meeting was held, and Nick Batos was votedEstero River. Koreshans. the village’s first mayor. 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 11

The Calusa culture eventually died \"...our community enjoys a period are maintained at the Koreshanout, as common European illnesses such State Historic Site. The land was given toas smallpox and measles decimated the culture of active involvement, the State of Florida in 1961 by the remain-sheltered tribes. By 1700, their population, with residents, businesses, ing four Koreshans.once more than 20,000 strong, had been and local government work- In 1904, Estero’s second public school,reduced to a few thousand. Bands of Native ing together for the good of the one-room Estero Creek School, openedAmericans from the Southeastern United on land deeded by Mr. and Mrs. F.M.States began moving into Florida and be- the Estero community.\" Hendry. The school operated until 1927came known collectively as and the building is now part of the Esterothe Seminole. smith shop and saw mill. They also estab- Historical Society’s headquarters at EsteroEstero’s Early Pioneers lished a school, built an art hall for their Community Park. It sits next to a restored Estero’s first reported homesteaders symphony orchestra and theater group, and 1906 house originally owned by Frankwere Gustave and Alma Damkoehler, who planted exotic vegetation gathered from Hall, a trustee of the school.arrived from Germany in 1882 to raise around the world. The Broadway Estero School, a four-honeybees and silkworms along the Estero By 1904, the Koreshans were able room, Mediterranean Revival style schoolRiver. No roads connected Estero to the to incorporate 110 square miles into the with indoor plumbing, was built in 1927outside world, so Damkoehler used the Town of Estero, with boundaries extending to accommodate 100 students. It was in useriver to ship his harvests north through the from south Fort Myers to Bonita Beach until 1949 and still sits next to the old postGulf of Mexico. Road, in Bonita Springs, and encompassing office on Broadway Avenue East. Estero’s most noted pioneer was Cyrus Lovers Key State Park and the town of Fort An Evolving CommunityR. Teed, the leader of the Utopian group Myers Beach. The Town of Estero was later Throughout the first half of the 20thknown as the Koreshan Unity. Teed and dissolved by the State of Florida in 1907. century, Estero was a quiet, sleepy citrussome of his followers began settling along Today, 11 structures from that time community that harbored small retirementthe Estero River in 1894, and Damkoehler neighborhoods. The area’s first major de-donated 320 acres of land to them. velopment, Estero River Heights, was built During the early 1900s, the Koreshans along the river during the late 1960s.opened a post office, a store, and a black- New neighborhoods and businesses Early Estero Education This building housed the Estero Elementary School from 1925 to 1949, when it closed and many of its students ended up in schools in Fort Myers. Educating 65 students ranging in grades one through eight was challenging, as many of the students' fami- lies came from places as far away as Ireland and Spain. Since the school had no lunchroom, students either went home for lunch or ate in a small building behind the school. The building is now a private residence. Below is Estero's first school, the Estero Creek School. It was open from 1896 to 1904, at which time it closed and the students attended a larger school. You can see the school and a restored cottage at the Estero Historical Society, located in the Estero Community Park. Docents are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers and furnishings from the time period are welcomed. (Above) The restored Estero Creek School today.12 www.EsteroChamber.org

were sparked by the opening of Southwest Direct Line: 239-565-4268Florida International Airport in 1983. Email: [email protected] educational and career opportuni-ties expanded when Florida Gulf Coast 2014-2015 Rotarian of the YearUniversity admitted its first students in Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)1997. Germain Arena and Miromar Out-lets arrived in 1998, increasing Estero’s Transnational Referral Certification (TRC)year-round population and real estate Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)values. The nearby Miromar Design Cen-ter, a high-end resource of designer show- 26811 S. Tamiami Trail • Bonita Springs, FL 34134rooms, also draws attention to the area. In2006, the open air Coconut Point Mall 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 13was completed in Estero, featuring morethan 140 shops, stores and restaurants. Estero continues to evolve. In 2013,after conducting a nationwide search,Hertz Global Holdings opted to moveits headquarters to Estero. By the end of2015, some 650 employees moved intothe modern, LEED-certified building.Planning for the FutureDuring the early 2000s, a group of localresidents, including Don Eslick and NealNoethlich, decided to form the EsteroCouncil of Community Leaders (ECCL)to address resident concerns and sugges-tions about how Estero should grow andevolve. The ECCL, the Estero Commu-nity Planning Panel and Estero DesignReview Committee established the ar-chitectural and landscaping guidelinesthat now define Estero. Today, attractivebuildings such as Lowe’s, Walmart andthose at the Coconut Point Mall exem-plify Estero’s high aesthetic and develop-ment standards. In July 2013, the ECCL initiatedincorporation efforts with a successful re-sult, and Estero officially became the Vil-lage of Estero on December 31, 2014. Aseven-member village council was electedon March 3, 2015, and Nick Batos waselected mayor at the first Estero VillageCouncil meeting, on March 17, 2015. Thanks to the ECCL, dedicated Vil-lage personnel and the local Chamber,our community enjoys a culture of activeinvolvement, with residents, businesses,and local government working togetherfor the good of the Estero community.Thoughtful development guidelines es-tablished by these visionary communityleaders will help protect Estero’s naturalbeauty for future generations. Today, the recently incorporatedVillage of Estero—the “Village with a Vi-sion”— continues to welcome individu-als, families and businesses with attrac-tive wages, a low cost of living, a healthyoutdoor lifestyle, and friendly neighbor-hoods with hometown values. One visitto our community often turns into thedecision to stay a lifetime!

A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT, WORK AND LIVE Southwest Florida If you ask Estero residents to name the Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) and International Airport (RSW) village’s best asset, they are likely to say, “its the Estero Village Council, which carefully people.” Our village is a dynamic mix of monitor and safeguard the area’s natural re- www.flylcpa.com young families, active retirees and business sources and uncommon beauty. RSW is ranked as one of the na- professionals who together create a strong Educational Excellencetion’s top 50 airports for passenger traf- sense of community. Here, newcomers are Estero and Lee County classrooms coverfic. It serves five counties—Lee, Collier, welcomed, long-time residents are respect- pre-school to doctoral programs, and qual-Charlotte, Hendry and Glades—and ed, and visitors feel right at home. ity education is a top priority. The publicis just minutes away from the heart of Residential options abound: well-kept school district offers traditional, gifted andEstero. The airport offers non-stop ser- homes and cottages in mature neighbor- vocational schools, plus magnet schoolsvice to destinations nationwide, as well hoods, as well as golf course and resort with an emphasis on special programs. Ac-as to Germany and Canada. communities that offer single-family credited higher education facilities, includ- The airport’s Midfield Terminal Com- homes, maintenance free villas, townhomes ing Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU),plex includes roadways that allow easy and condominiums. Carefully designed Florida Southwestern State College andaccess from two I-75 exits: Daniels Park- shopping and medical centers, office parks Hodges University, are within minutes ofway and Alico Road. And, a new Airport and business sites boast easy access and Estero and offer on-site and distance-learn-Direct Connect route makes it even easier ample parking. ing programs for working adults.to reach the airport from I-75. Clustered on both sides of U.S. 41, Es- Community & Cultural Resources Anticipating future growth in tero’s neighborhoods are all close to shop- State of the art health care services are com-population and flights, RSW has com- ping, dining and entertainment; schools, ing to the residents of the Estero area. Leemitted to several construction projects including Florida Gulf Coast University; Health - Coconut Point is a 30-acre medi-during the next decade. The terminal is top-notch hospitals and medical facilities; cal campus that will open in 2018. Servicesexpandable to 65 gates with the ability pristine beaches; golf and tennis amenities; will include a freestanding ER, an outpa-to serve more than 16 million passen- and marinas and parks. tient surgery center, a wellness center andgers annually. Estero is also home to two regional a variety of other medical clinics to serve shopping centers: Coconut Point Mall and the community. The 163,000-square-foot Miromar Outlets. Miromar Design Center, campus will also offer outpatient surger- providing everything related to interior ies, imaging services, testing labs, a cardiac design, is across from the Outlets. Nearby, rehabilitation center, a medical observation Gulf Coast Town Center offers shoppers unit and a pharmacy. another full range of retail choices. Estero’s growth and progress is stewarded continued on page 17 by community groups including the Estero Estero Community Park large multi-purpose rooms accommodate Lee County residents are eligible for dance and martial arts classes and other individual ($10) or family ($25) lifetime One of the largest parks within Lee community activities. memberships that allow them to visit theCounty’s Parks & Recreation System, Es- center any time during open hours. A $5tero Community Park is a 55-acre wonder- An art studio, set up for instruction and day pass is available for visitors.land for all ages. Its amenities include: complete with kiln and adjoining outdoor 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard (off patio, is home to the Estero Art League. Corkscrew Road) 239-498-0415; • Indoor and outdoor public www.LeeGov.com/Parks. Park hours: Dawn Wi-Fi access History buffs will be intrigued by to 9 p.m. daily; Rec Center hours: 7 am. to • 5K cross-country course the Collier House, an old cracker-style 9 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to • Lakes and a playground farmhouse, and a 1904 schoolhouse recently 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday • Lighted sand volleyball courts relocated to the grounds. The restored Collier and Sunday. • Horseshoe pits and bocce courts House is the headquarters for the Estero • Fenced off-leash dog park, Historical Society; the schoolhouse is a with shelter museum. • Picnic shelters and two rentable pavilions • Multi-purpose Bermuda fields • Walking trails • Outdoor amphitheater • 18-hole disc golf course The outdoor theater is part of the40,000-square-foot Recreation Center,which contains a teen center (TV, DVD,video game station), computer lab (forclasses and personal use), and well-equipped fitness center. The Rec Center also has three full-sizebasketball courts that can host collegiate-level games as well as volleyball. Several14 www.EsteroChamber.org

“I can’t express how much of an impact you have had on our son. He functions so much better at school and home because he has the words. Thanks for contributing so profoundly to his happiness.” Does your son have trouble following directions and answering questions? Home, School & Community-BasedTESTING • THERAPY • TRAININGSpeech and Language ServicesArticulationLanguage Understanding/ExpressionReading • Writing • FluencyPlay • Social Emotional Is your daughter's speech difficult to understand? Kristi-Leigh Lyon, Speech-Language Pathologist “Enhancing Communication One Child and Family at a Time” 9990 Coconut Road, Suite 228, Estero, FL (239) 253-1290 • [email protected] www.EsteroSpeech.comKristi-Leigh Lyon is an approved Step Up for Students Gardiner Scholarship provider.The cost of your child’s communication services EsteroSpeechmay be covered by The Gardiner Scholarship Program.www.stepupforstudents.org/for-parents/special-needs/how-the-scholarship-works/ 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 15

Top to bottom: Koreshan State ParkPlanetary Court, During the late 1890s, a celibate Utopian Dining Hall group led by Dr. Cyrus R. Teed came to Estero Landing, to build their “New Jerusalem”. The colony, known as the Koreshan Unity, believed that the Machine Shop entire universe existed within a giant, hollowand the Bakery. sphere. Gentle, peace-loving and good neighbors, the Koreshans were industrious and contributed to early Estero society through art, music, theater and enterprise. When Teed died in 1908, the group be- gan breaking up and the Koreshans gradually dwindled in number. The four remaining mem- bers deeded the Koreshan property to the State of Florida in 1961. Today, the Koreshan State Park includes sev- eral of the original society’s preserved buildings that date between 1882-1920. Fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking and canoeing along the scenic Estero River are popular activities here. Park rangers offer guided walks and a variety of other programs, according to seasonal demand (see the Calendar of Events). A full-facility campground accommodates overnight stays. 3800 Corkscrew Road (off U.S. 41), Estero. 239-992-0311; www.FloridaStateParks.org. Admission is $5 per vehicle. Photo courtesy of Koreshan State Park Display showing the Koreshans’ view of the world.16 www.EsteroChamber.org

zations that go out of their way to help newcomers and long-time residents feel at home (see the “Non-Profit/ Community Organizations” listings in the Membership Directory). South County Regional Library Business Opportunities FGCU’s ETI Estero is home to Lee County’s second Strategically located between Naples to thelargest library, South County Regional. The south and Fort Myers to the north, Estero Florida Gulf Coast University’s32,600-square-foot facility offers compre- is a prime site for new and relocating busi- Emergent Technologies Institutehensive library resources with a computer nesses. The village offers a wealth of of-training room. Through book sales, vol- fice, retail and manufacturing space and is FGCU’s Emergent Technologiesunteer efforts and author luncheons, the minutes away from I-75, Southwest Florida Institute (ETI) is a 25,000-square footFriends of the Library organization helps International Airport (RSW) and Florida facility emphasizing renewable energysupport this exceptional facility. Gulf Coast University. Skyplex, at the and environmental sustainability. It Public safety is ensured by Estero Fire airport, is located within a Foreign Trade houses research labs, classrooms andRescue, dedicated to public education, infor- Zone and has more than 1,000 acres that meeting rooms and a 2.5-acre energymation and fire investigations in addition to are zoned and ready to develop for com- park with outdoor space for conduct-rescue operations. The organization has won mercial and retail use. ing experiments and demonstratingnational awards, maintains a training school, Estero’s unique location and amenities, technology.and has four stations to effectively serve the combined with Florida’s business-friendlycommunity. policies, led the Hertz Corporation to relo- The ETI is the cornerstone of The Senior Friendship Center (SFC) cate its headquarters from Park Ridge, New the Innovation Hub (iHub), a 240-provides medical, meal and specialty services Jersey, to Estero. It was the first relocation of acre research park off Alico Road nearto area seniors. Other local nonprofits, such a Fortune 500 headquarters to the region. the airport. A magnet for technologyas St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities The Sunshine State is renowned as and research companies, the ETI sup-and Interfaith Charities of South Lee, pro- one of the nation’s best for business and ports educational initiatives, enhancesvide help for community members in need. entrepreneurs. It has no personal income regional workforce and economic de- Estero’s welcoming vibe is also extended tax, state-level ad valorem taxes, property velopment, and fosters collaborationby clubs, nonprofit and fraternal organi- taxes on inventories, or ad valorem taxes on with higher education, government and goods in transit. industry. For information on business assistance resources, see “Business Information & De- mographics” in the Information Directory. \"I have been wearing hearing aids since DBoaarlrednCeeBrtaiflileedwD, oAcuto.Dr.of Audiology2010. In all those years of working to try to “Darlene is very caring,make my hearing better, I have never been thorough an-­dChhealprlfeusl.”M in an office that was so caring and 24810 Burnt Pine Drive, Suite 2 determined to provide me with excellent Bonita Springs, FL 34134 technology and expertise. Dr. Darlene Ballew made this possible for me and if 239.221.0610 you or anyone you love has a hearingchallenge, I highly recommend you give her 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 17 office a call! They are very friendly and will make you feel welcome! Thank you!\" ~ Linda W. \"I had not realized how much of everyday life I had been missing until I was tested and matched to hearing aids that gave me so many of life's little joys back. The sound of the wind through the palm trees, the crunch of grass under my feet, the soft little sound of joy my Pom makes when I hug him! Most of all I now hear my turn signals so my poor wife does not have to remind it is on every time!! Thank you Darlene & Bill. Owe you so much!!\" ~ G.M. www.HearingCareSWFL.com

WELCOME DR. MICHAEL MARTIN President of Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Michael V. Martin tion to take a slightly different view as to One of your expectations includes how we conduct our affairs. I am hoping a one billion dollar endowment,On February 28, 2017, Dr. Michael that we will see the four-year graduation and $200 million a year in outside V. Martin was unanimously rate rise from the current 22% to well into research funding…wow! selected by the Florida Gulf Coast the 30’s,and in that process, the six yearUniversity Board of Trustees to become or less rates will rise from 46% to about “Yes, it’s a big bite. But when you thinkthe institution’s fourth President on July 1, 62%. There are two ways we can improve about it, we have now topped $100 million2017. He came to FGCU from the Colo- the graduation rate. One is to simply work in endowments, so looking ahead 20 years,rado State University System, most recently with students to make sure they get there if we just continue at our current pace,serving as Chancellor Emeritus and Senior and the other is to raise the standards so with compounded returns on our currentFellow following three years as Chancel- that you will get nothing but students who endowment, we would be over a quarter oflor. Prior positions, to name a few, include will succeed all the way. FGCU is going to a billion already. Project that out with ourChancellor of Louisiana State University; be a ladder, not a filter. very strong portfolio and we know there isPresident of New Mexico State University going to be growth just by continuing toand Vice President for Agriculture and “I believe in identifying students invest appropriately.”Natural Resources at University of Florida. regionally who are clearly bright enough Dr. Martin received his Ph.D. in but may come in with financial, cultural or “On an average, our current alumniapplied economics from the University of educational shortcomings and give them a are only 33 years old, and if you were aMinnesota in 1977. His areas of specializa- real chance at real success in an expeditious freshman in the very first class, you aretion are prices, international trade, public way for a degree from FGCU.” only 45 years old. So as our current 28,000policy, transportation and business logistics. alumnus base matures and succeeds and if Can you expound on your academic we continue to build relationships with theFGCU is one of the fastest growing vision? communities that have already named a lotuniversities in the country. Do you ex- of buildings around here, I am convincedpect to continue this level of expansion? “I believe that we certainly want to that a billion dollar endowment is not out play on the big stage and be recognized of the question. That would cure a lot of “We will continue to grow, but at a nationally and internationally for some problems we have with respect to stateslower pace, concentrating our energies areas of excellence. I also believe that we funding and affordability.on the continued improvement of quality have a fundamental responsibility to giverather than quantity. We want to grow our local students a chance at a degree and a “In the area of research, I think as weenrollment by retaining students instead of life that will allow them to stay locally if identify three to five core areas of excellencerecruiting them, creating better outcomes they choose, while prospering economically that are interdisciplinary and are relatedwith respect to graduation rates. We want and contributing socially to the fabric of to the unique part of the world that we’reto create new programs in education, Southwest Florida.” in, we can attract extramural funding overresearch and community engagement that time that will give us an applied researchreflect the unique part of the world we live “While we are delighted to take as presence of note, and it will be funded be-in and the unique set of needs that we can many students from out of the area as we cause we are in a unique place and we willhelp serve in the process.”” can get, at the same time I really think that take advantage of it.” this place can be a springboard for regional “We are now a mature enough institu- students to acquire an education that will Agriculture, fresh water and envi- make their lives better, and in the process, ronment are buzzwords that appear make others’ lives better.” again and again in your interviews… “We are considering expanding our “Just look at the unique nature of the nursing program because Lee Health and place and its cultural dynamics. It encom- other health care providers in the region passes the Seminole Indians on one side to rely heavily on us. We are a big provider the wealthy corporate retirees in Naples with of teachers to the region and we will try a variety of people in between. Here is this to continue to be really strong in the living laboratory of human beings, a fragile educational fields because nearby Hendry ecosystem, a freshwater system, a saltwater and Glades Counties, for example, have system and a five-county agricultural system a particularly hard time finding quality that in a normal year reaps two billion dol- educators.” lars. All of those dynamics make this such an interesting place to study, to learn from and “All of those things play a part in the to use as a platform to teach.” equation that you work on every day, and hopefully we will be able to mark some “Florida has a unique, interesting nature success along these lines and people will as a state, particularly this part of Florida as take notice.”18 www.EsteroChamber.org

a region. Let’s make sure that as we think “In my days in create a program for the sake of creatingabout the next moments of this institution, high school football, a program that doesn’t provide legitimate,it is related to what we can do that no one I never called a touchdown enjoyable and safe competition for theelse has the opportunity to do.” when the ball crossed the student athletes and a legitimate chance for the institution to look excellent. I’d like toWill we ever see football? three yard line. see us playing well at what we’re playing, “Football…perhaps someday, but no If I have to choose between and we are. We are competing at a very high level. When you produce a ballplayertime soon for a variety of reasons. What the integrity of the like Chris Sale, among others, you have apeople don’t understand is that if we added degree and being loved, good program.”a football team, we’d have to add at leastfour more sports for Title IX. We would I’ll pass on the love.” What core values are non- negotiable?have to go out and find an appropriate “I believe in diversity in all forms;way to add four more women’s sports in athletes who might have been good footballwhich they could actively compete without players are playing other sports like soccer I believe in relentless commitment toextensive travel time, added expense and and lacrosse. It is becoming increasingly excellence; I believe a degree is a degree.time away from class to compensate for the difficult for programs to recruit enough I will only sign a diploma if a person hasnumber of players we have on a football players to build an excellent team. There completed a full degree here. So when Iteam. So it’s not just about a football team, are arguably 40 really powerful football had to make the decision to push back theit’s about the balance that not only Title programs and then there is everybody school year due to Hurricane Irma, It wasIX requires, but what I believe is truly else. I’m not sure I want to be everybody because I owed it to the students to getimportant else. We would not get to an LSU level in what they deserved and what they paid my lifetime and I do not believe I want to for…a full degree.” “When I was at LSU, which has apretty powerful program, we discovered “In my days in high school football, Ieven there that the game of football, in never called a touchdown when the ballparticular, does not have a large enough crossed the three yard line. If I have topool of good athletes to go around. Parents choose between the integrity of the degreeare concerned about injuries, and so many and being loved, I’ll pass on the love.”Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) www.FGCU.edu Student success is the first priority at cross country and soccer, plus baseball, Art graces the campus throughout.FGCU, a dynamic institution that combines softball, swimming, diving and women’s 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 19academic excellence, research opportuni- and beach volleyball. In 2013, the men’sties, cultural impact, civic engagement and basketball team became the first-ever No.environmental consciousness to create a 15 seed to advance to the Sweet 16 andcollege experience students call “transforma- was dubbed Dunk City. In 2016, thetive”. The university describes this as The Eagles headed to their second NCAAFGCU Effect: “Inspiring those who then tournament.inspire others.” FGCU’s 800-acre campus—of which FGCU offers undergraduate, graduate, 400 acres are restored and preserved wet-doctorate and certificate degree programs lands and uplands—also serves as a culturalthrough its College of Arts and Sciences, in- hub for the community, staging hundredscluding the Bower School of Music and the of concerts, lectures, plays and art showsArts; Lutgert College of Business; the Col- throughout the year.lege of Education; U.A. Whitaker Collegeof Engineering; and the College of Health Lifelong learning is promoted throughProfessions and Social Work. FGCU’s Renaissance Academy, which con- ducts non-credit courses at centers in Char- Working alongside their professors, stu- lotte, Collier and Lee counties. Off-campusdents participate in a wide range of research centers also offer continuing educationprojects in Southwest Florida. They also as- courses, and the Small Business Develop-sist hundreds of area organizations through ment Center helps business owners launchthe university’s service-learning program and companies and hone business practices.have contributed 2 million hours of com-munity service since 1997. The university also focuses on develop- ing technologies to promote environmental FGCU student-athletes compete in the sustainability and renewable energy throughNCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference its Emergent Technologies Institute (see thein men’s and women’s basketball, golf, tennis, ETI inset, page 17).

EXPLORE & DISCOVERHammond Stadium and the CenturyLink Sports Complex is home to theMinnesota Twins spring training and the local Miracle Baseball team.20 www.EsteroChamber.org

Enjoy nature, the arts,fine dining and shoppingArea code is 239 unless noted. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bowditch Point Regional Park 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach Cultural organizations play an enriching, vibrant 229-1610 • Parking: $2/hourrole in Estero and include museums, galleries, sym-phony orchestras, theater groups and world-class The beach here is renowned for its gentle slopecenters for the arts. and shallow water. The 17-acre park hugs Estero BayArtis-Naples and the Gulf. Amenities include restrooms, picnic5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples tables, grills, a food and gift concession, hiking trails,597-1900; www.ArtisNaples.org a handicap-accessible boardwalk and a 10-acre nature preserve. Artis—an epicenter for the visual and performingarts—is home to the Naples Philharmonic and The Bowditch is an entry point for the Great CalusaBaker Museum, a 30,000-square-foot art museum. Blueway Paddling Trail. The park is also a designatedBarbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Great Florida Birding Trail site.8099 College Pkwy., Fort Myers Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park481-4849; www.BBMannPAH.com 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples 597-6196 • www.FloridaStateParks.org This popular performing arts hall hosts Broadway $6/vehicle; $4 single occupant vehicle; $2/pedestrianshows, top-name stars, concerts, the Gulf Coast Sym-phony and the Southwest Florida Symphony. This 166-acre wooded barrier island, separatedCenters for the Arts Bonita Springs from the mainland by mangrove marshes and tidalCenter for Visual Arts waters, is filled with wildlife and boasts one of the26100 Old U.S. 41, Bonita Springs most pristine beaches in the world.Center for Performing Arts10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs Amenities include a nature trail and observation495-8989; www.ArtCenterBonita.org tower; geocaching; a boat launch; restrooms and showers; a concessionaire offering food, beverages and The Center for Visual Arts offers classes for all canoe/kayak rentals and tours; and a large, shady pic-ages and includes galleries and a gift shop on its nic area with grills. Beach wheelchairs can be reserved10-acre campus. It features ongoing art exhibits and by calling ahead.hosts major art festivals. The 29,000-square-foot Cen- Dog Beach Parkter for Performing Arts hosts a film series and interna- 8800 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beachtional film festival, plus musical, theatrical, dance and 949-4615 • Free parkingcomedic entertainment for all ages.Estero Art League Well-behaved dogs can run free here. Ownerswww.EsteroArtLeague.com must clean up after their pets (bags and trash cans are provided). The park has a portable toilet and a doggie The league offers classes, open painting work- shower station. Bring drinking water for yourself andshops and shows during season and meets for open your dogs.painting on Monday mornings from September to Lovers Key State ParkMay at the Estero Community Center. 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers BeachGermain Arena 463-4588; www.FloridaStateParks.org11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero $8/vehicle; $2/bicyclist or on foot948-7825; www.germainArena.com A haven for wildlife, the park’s 712 acres include Home to the Florida Everblades, a minor-league two miles of unspoiled beach, nature and bike trails,hockey team (see page 26), Germain Arena also hosts accessible via a tram and boardwalk. Fishing andyear-round concerts and family entertainment. shelling are popular, and amenities include a picnic area, concessionaire, wedding pavilion, restrooms and BEACHES a boat ramp/canoe launch. Kayak tours and rentals are available by calling 765-7788. Southwest Florida’s beaches consistently rank Lynn Hall Memorial Parkamong the nation’s finest, with miles of sugar-white 950 Estero Blvd. at Times Squaresand and warm Gulf waters. LeeTran trolleys and Fort Myers Beachbuses travel to local beaches; call 533-8726 or visit 463-4588 • Parking: $2/ hourwww.rideleetran.com for schedules. Get real-timetrolley arrivals on your cell phone at www.nextbus. A family favorite, this lively beach park offers acom. Click on Find Your Next Bus, select Florida playground, licensed fishing pier, bait/gift shop andand Fort Myers, and choose your stop from the drop- picnic huts. Times Square, a pedestrian mall withdown list, or text 41411nbus ftmyers 1235. trees and outdoor tables, brims with unique shopsBonita Beach Park and restaurants.27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs949-4615 • Parking: $2/hour (Lee County parking DININGstickers are not accepted.) Southwest Florida entices visitors and residents This family-friendly park has picnic shelters, alike with a range of palate-pleasing choices, fromrestrooms and a sand volleyball court. Walk to water- just-caught local seafood to ethnic, Floribbean, Con-sports rentals, food concessions and restaurants. tinental and classic American comfort food. For great dining options, visit the “Restaurants” section in the Membership Directory. 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 21

Photo courtesy of Lee Visitors and Conventions Bureau Boardwalks through parks and preserves let you observe the local wildlife. Happehatchee Center. community recreation center. (See page 14 for ECO-EXPLORATIONS da. It hugs Estero’s western border and is home more details.) to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles. Southwest Florida, site of the majestic Canoe or kayak in the bay or on the Estero Everglades National Park Everglades, is also home to several local, state River, or bike or hike the easy trails. Trail access: 305-242-7700; www.NPS.gov/Ever and national parks and preserves that showcase Go west on Broadway off U.S. 41. Continue This largest subtropical wilderness in the intriguing biodiversity. Hiking, biking and pad- past the FPL grid station for signs and parking. U.S. is also a World Heritage Site, International dling trails and guided tours let you discover the Self-guided trail maps. $2 entry fee. Biosphere Reserve and a Wetland of Interna- area’s wealth of flora and fauna. tional Importance. It encompasses more than 1.5 million acres that are home to alligators, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary & Estero Community Park deer, bobcats, Florida panthers, and hundreds Blair Audubon Visitor Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard, Estero of other species of plants, birds and animals. 375 Sanctuary Road, Naples 498-0415; www.LeeParks.org The Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades 348-9151; Corkscrew.Audubon.org Every age and interest can find something City (695-3311), 90 minutes from Estero, has Home to nearly 200 bird species, Cork- to enjoy at this huge 55-acre multipurpose park screw is a designated National Audubon Society that includes lakes, sports fields and a large sanctuary. A 2.25-mile boardwalk with shaded benches showcases the largest old-growth Bald Cypress forest in North America. The center includes multimedia presenta- tions, exhibits, nature-inspired gifts and a cafe that serves fresh sandwiches and salads. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Last admission is 4:30 p.m. Admission fee: $14/adult; $4/6 to 18 years old. CREW Land & Water Trust 23998 Corkscrew Road, Estero 657-2253; www.CrewTrust.org Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed’s (CREW) 60,000 acres provide aquifer recharge, natural flood protection, water purification and preservation of wildlife habitat. Nearly 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, some allow- ing leashed dogs, wind through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, a sawgrass marsh and a popash slough. Visit the website for geocaching in- formation, trail conditions and maps. Special events take place throughout the year. (See Cal- endar of Events on page 30.) Estero Bay Preserve State Park Photo courtesy of Lee County Parks and Recreation (Managed by Koreshan State Park) 992-0311 www.FloridaStateParks.org/Park/Estero-Bay Sheltered by barrier islands, this lush haven is the first aquatic preserve established in Flori- 22 www.EsteroChamber.org

Koreshan State Park HOGLUND FAMILY HEARING AND AUDIOLOGY CENTERSmaps and exhibits. Guided boat cruises tra-verse the Ten Thousand Islands and mangrove Voted BEST of SW Floridawilderness. The Center is open from 9 a.m. to  BEST Audiologist4:30 p.m., mid-April through mid-November;  BEST Tinnitus Treatment Centerand from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., mid-November  BEST Hearing & Testing Centerthrough mid-April.  BEST Place to Buy Hearing AidsThe Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail533-7275; www.CalusaBlueway.com BONITA SPRINGS ESTERO Birds and wildlife abound along this 190-mile marked canoe and kayak trail that meanders Fifteen 8th Street 10020 Coconut Road, Suite 120through Lee County’s scenic coastal waterwaysand inland tributaries. The serene waters are suit- (Next to Royal Scoop (Brooks Town Centerable for first-time kayakers as well as seasoned Ice Cream) next to LabCorp)paddlers, and detailed trail maps, informationand a smart phone app are available online. (239) 494-8651 (239) 494-8652The Happehatchee Center8791 Corkscrew Road, Estero BRING A FAMILIAR VOICE FOR SPEECH TESTING992-5455; www.Happehatchee.org www.HoglundFamilyHearing.com A five-acre sanctuary for peace and healing,Happehatchee’s land and buildings are a LeeCounty Historic Preservation Site. The centeroffers workshops and programs throughout theyear, including yoga classes, concerts and heal-ing workshops. Walk the pathways here for aglimpse of old Florida’s rich ecosystem. Out ofrespect for the land, public hours are limited;call ahead for up-to-date information.J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife RefugeOne Wildlife Drive, Sanibel472-1100www.FWQ.gov/Refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/ This world-renowned sanctuary, part of thelargest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in theU.S., shelters more than 245 species of birds.Drive, walk, bike or take a trolley along WildlifeDrive, a five-mile stretch of coastal habitat. TheVisitor & Education Center offers displays, vid-eos, interactive programs, volunteers to answer 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 23

Photo courtesy of College of Life Mound Key questions, and a Nature Gift Store. The refuge is $2/pedestrians, bicyclists (see “Calendar of The park is managed by Koreshan State closed on Fridays. Entrance fee: $5/vehicle. Events” page 30). Park and is accessible only by water (public boat Koreshan State Park Mound Key Archaeological State Park launches are available at Koreshan State Park 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero 992-0311 and Lovers Key State Park). It has no facilities. 992-0311; www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan www.FloridaStateParks.org/MoundKey No entrance fee. The former site of a self-sufficient Utopian Framed in forests of mangrove trees, the Six-Mile Cypress Slough Preserve community, Koreshan’s 100 acres include origi- shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise 7751 Penzance Boulevard, Fort Myers; nal, restored buildings. Docents conduct narrat- more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero 533-7556; www.LeeParks.org ed history tours and visitors can walk or bike the Bay. The highest point for miles around, this Glimpse “natural Florida” at this 2,500- trails and fish, canoe or picnic along the scenic 125-acre island was created from centuries acre wetland ecosystem. Amenities include a Estero River. Amenities include canoe rentals of shells, bones and pottery discarded by the 1.2-mile boardwalk trail with observation decks, and a boat ramp. Koreshan also hosts concerts, Calusa Indians and is believed to have been their picnic/ shelter areas, restrooms, a Rock and a Farmers’ Market and various events, Parking: cultural center. Stroll Garden and a Butterfly Garden. The Inter- $5/vehicle; $4 single-occupant vehicles. pretive Center is Lee County’s first public, certi- fied green building. Guided walks are available; the current schedule is online. Parking: $1/hour or $5/day. College of Life Foundation 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero (Koreshan State Park) 992-2184; www.CollegeOfLifeFoundation.org Certified kayak instructors offers daily hik- ing and kayaking tours that combine ecology and history. SHOPPING & DESIGN CENTERS (Also visit “Business & Professional Services” and “Retail” in the Membership Directory.) Coconut Point 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero (South Tamiami Trail & Coconut Road) 992-9966 www.ShopcoconutPoint.com This picturesque open-air mall features more than 140 stores, casual and upscale dining, and a megaplex theater, all surrounded by lakes and a boardwalk. Miromar Design Center Gulf Coast Town Center 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers 24 www.EsteroChamber.org

Miromar Outlets(I-75 Exit 128 - Alico Road) Germain Arena267-5107;www.GulfCoastTownCenter.com A Main Street-style outdoor mall, the centerincludes 19 anchor stores, more than 90 spe-cialty shops, restaurants and a megaplex theater.Miromar Design Center10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero(I-75, Exit 123)390-5111www.MiromarDesignCenter.com Enjoy one-stop shopping at 45 home fur-nishing stores that showcase everything relatedto interior design. The center also offers designreferral services, a gourmet bistro, free WiFi,design seminars and special events.Miromar Outlets10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero(I-75, Exit 123)948-3766; www.MiromarOutlets.com A Mediterranean lakefront setting, coveredwalkways and a Playland for kids make thisupscale center a family-favorite destination.More than 140 top designer and brand-nameoutlets nestle side-by-side with cafes and restau-rants. Miromar presents a Friday Concert Seriesfrom late October through the winter seasonand hosts numerous special events throughoutthe year.SPORTS & RECREATION Year-round sunshine and pleasant weathertranslate to plenty of opportunities for outdoorfun and spectator sports. (Also visit “Sports &Recreation” in the Membership Directory.) 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 25

With all the courses available, golfers can find a course that is just right for them.Courtesy of Kevin Bires BASEBALL summer family fun when the Miracle team, a GOLF Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Minnesota The Boston Red Sox Twins, runs the bases April through September. Southwest Florida, called the “Golf Course JetBlue Park, 11581 Daniels Pkwy., Fort Myers The Minnesota Twins Capital of the World,” is home to courses 334-4700 or 877-REDSOX-9 CenturyLink Sports Complex, designed by many of the world’s leading golf www.Boston.RedSox.mlb.com 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., architects. Some are private and open only to www.SpringTrainingConnection.com Fort Myers; 1-800-33-TWINS members; others welcome the public during all www.Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com or part of the year. Golfers must call ahead to The Boston Red Sox visit JetBlue Park for reserve tee times and confirm green fees and cart spring training in February and March. The Minnesota Twins also play ball in Febru- rental information. See the “Community” list- The Fort Myers Miracle ary and March at the newly renovated Century- ings in the Membership Directory (page 42). Hammond Stadium, CenturyLink Sports Complex Link Sports Complex. Golf Instruction 14100 Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Mike Calbot International Golf Academy Fort Myers BIKING Old Corkscrew Golf Club 768-4210; www.MiracleBaseball.com 17320 Corkscrew Road, Estero An impressive network of well-marked bike 482-0900; www.GolfDoctorUSA.com Minor league baseball provides plenty of paths traverse Southwest Florida and meander through Estero’s safe and scenic Mike Calbot is a professional golf swing Florida Everblades minor league hockey team neighborhoods. See the map on page 56. analyst and master golf instructor. The school offers learning experiences for all levels of golf- BOATING/ ers, including advanced player-development FISHING CHARTERS & programs. CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS HOCKEY Explore our waterways, islands and beaches on a guided shelling or sightsee- The Florida Everblades ing excursion, opt for a half- or full-day Germain Arena fishing charter, or rent a canoe or kayak. 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero Visit the Membership Directory (pages 948-7825; www.FloridaEverblades.com 54 and 55 for local options.) Estero River Outfitters Germain Arena is home to the Florida Ev- 20991 South Tamiami Trail, Estero erblades (East Coast Hockey League). The team 992-4050; plays a full schedule of home games when they www.EsteroRiverOutfitters.com take to the ice from October to April. Since 1977, this historic location ICE SKATING has offered kayak and canoe rentals and sales, a full fishing tackle shop and live Germain Arena bait. They also sell paddle boards and 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero paddle gear. 948-7825; www.SkateEverblades.com Public skating and hockey and skating les- sons are offered year-round on Germain Arena’s twin rinks. Skate rentals are available. 26 www.EsteroChamber.org

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ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE Photo courtesy of the College of Life Outside Adventures Estero’s great outdoors is a wonderful learning laboratory for the entire family. Adventure seekers can enjoy the thrill of the hunt at Lovers Key State Park (page 21) for a morning or afternoon of geocaching. This outdoor treasure hunt uses GPS devices to navigate to a specific set of coordinates. Once there, the search to find the hidden container, or geocache, begins! History buffs can accompany a guide at Koreshan State Park (page 24) for Saturday or Sunday morning strolls through the park’s gardens and intriguing structures. Learn local historic lore while identifying native and exotic plants. After the walking tour, meander the riverside trail where birds and wildlife are abundant and bobcats, foxes, river otters, alligators and manatees are occasionally sighted. Join a park volunteer at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (page 21) for a fun, interactive beachcombing adventure (free with park admission). Uncover beach treasures, and learn about seashells, sea creatures and tidal movements. Treasures of a different sort await discovery at Delnor-Wiggins’ geocache sites; visit www.Geocaching.com for location details. In nearby Bonita Springs, explore Everglades Wonder Gardens, a 3.5-acre botanical jungle filled with alligators, plants and rescued birds and animals. More sunbathing alligators and dozens of species of spectacular waterbirds can be spotted at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (page 23). Bring drinking water, binoculars, and cameras, and rent bikes for a full or half-day at nearby Tarpon Bay Explorers (www. tarponbayexplorers.com). Start your day at the Visitor & Education Center, where you can pick up a brochure guide to the refuge. Then pedal along Wildlife Drive, marveling at clusters of roseate spoonbills, snowy egrets and stately blue herons. Travel by bicycle to sightsee the Estero area thanks to our extensive network of sidewalks and bike paths (see the map on page 52). Bring drinking water, snacks and sunscreen. No bikes? No problem! The Trek Bicycle Store (www.TrekBikesFlorida.com) at the Coconut Point Mall rents bikes that come with complimentary helmets, bags, locks and local maps. Soft sand, a gentle surf, a jungle-gym playground and shaded picnic tables all add up to beach-time fun for every age at Lynn Hall Memorial Park (page 21.) The licensed fishing pier is a must for young anglers. Pick up bait at the park’s gift shop, and tackle and poles at the pier’s concession, Rudy’s Treasure Chest (463-3333). For a memorable canoe or kayak adventure, visit Estero River Outfitters (page 26) and paddle down the Estero River Canoe Trail. It winds through subtropical hammocks and mangrove swamps where you’ll be wrapped in the sounds of nature and amazed by sightings of yellow-crowned night herons, anhingas and cormorants. Experienced paddlers may want to stop at Mound Key Archaeological State Park for a picnic lunch or a short walk on the nature trails. Indoor Adventures Take a break from the sun at a variety of Estero’s indoor venues. From karate and martial arts to table tennis and tai chi, classes and activities abound at the Estero Recreation Center (page 14). The center includes a gymnasium, video game station, computer lab and fitness center. The center’s after-school Club Rec program provides fun and learning for kids with organized games, activities, clubs, sports, crafts and homework time. The entire family can lace up and whirl around the ice skating rink at Germain Arena (page 26) while listening to the weekly Top 20 tunes. A disco ball and laser show add to the fun. Rental skates are available in sizes 8 (child) through 12 (adult). No one can resist bargain shopping destinations, and Miromar Outlets (page 25) offers the best deals on designer clothing, accessories and places to eat. Keep the younger set occupied at the MundoMAX Playland, a covered kids’ play area where free crafts activities take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Wednesday. It’s never too early to cultivate an appreciation of the arts. The Centers for the Arts of Bonita Springs (page 21) hosts gallery exhibitions and youth theater presentations throughout the year. Residents benefit from a full program of visual and performing arts classes, workshops and summer camps specifically designed for youngsters and teens. School-age kids, smartphones in hand, will be transported in time when they see the circa-1904 Estero Creek School House (page 29), located in the Estero Community Park. The learning environment was quite different then using writing slates and you’ll even see a dunce chair. Next door, wander through another world at the “Cottage,” where photos and artifacts portray early 20th-century life. Displays are provided by the Estero Historical Society.28 www.EsteroChamber.org

Moving the original house to the current locationThe Estero Historical Society Honoring the PastFounded in 1999 by Estero resident MimiStraub (1912-2013), the Estero HistoricalSociety is dedicated to teaching and preservingthe history of Estero. The society’s efforts arefocused on securing a rich, historical legacy forfuture generations and a strong sense of com-munity identity for the Village of Estero.The Society is headquartered in the restored1906 Hall-Hanson-Collier House, which wasrelocated to its current location in Estero Com-munity Park in 2009. Open to the public, the“Cottage” is filled with historic photographs,artifacts and early 20th-century furnishings.The Cottage is open to visitors from 1 to 3p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays(call 272-1911 to confirm).Next door is another historic building, the1904 Estero Creek School House, which was alsorelocated in 2009. The society has restored theold school house andturned it into a mu-seum, complete withantique school desks,so that today’s young-sters can experiencewhat grammar schoolwas like for students100 years ago.Volunteer docentsprovide intriguingdetails about Estero’s Mimi Straubcolorful past, andmaps, books and other items are available forsale. A delicious top-seller is the Society’s fabledmango chutney, concocted and jarred by mem-bers and volunteers using a secret recipe createdby late Estero pioneer Edith Trebell, who onceowned a jelly plant in town. The savory melangeof mangos, onions, raisins, ginger, brown sugar,salt and spices was purchased in large quantitiesby the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City duringthe 1930s.The society has also published Early Estero,a book documenting Estero’s history. Volunteerscontinue to archive information about the area’spast by cataloging papers and oral histories.Straub’s legacy is carried on today by activemembers and volunteers who help preserve a“sense of place” and the spirit of Old Estero viaoutreach initiatives: meetings with programs; amonthly newsletter; tours and field trips; andseveral annual events that combine history, fun,delectable food and fellowship. Visit the websitefor public meeting details and more information. Estero Historical Society9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero (inside Estero Community Park) 239-272-1911 www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 29

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Area code is 239 unless noted.SPORTS & FITNESSn Watch the Boston Red Sox run their springtraining bases from late February through Marchat JetBlue Park at Fenway South, in Fort Myers.334-4700 or 877-REDSOX9; www.RedSox.com.n The Minnesota Twins also play ball inFebruary and March at the newly renovatedCenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers.1-800-33-TWINS; www.TwinsBaseball.com.n Summer means Fort Myers Miracle baseball,when this Class A Advanced Affiliate team of theMinnesota Twins pounds the diamond at theCenturyLink Sports Complex, April throughSeptember. 768-4210; www.MiracleBaseball.com.n Fast-paced professional hockey hits the ice atGermain Arena when the Florida Everblades,an East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) team,play 36 home games from October throughApril. 948-7825 or 1-800-745-3000;www.FloridaEverblades.com.n Practice yoga in peaceful surroundings atKoreshan State Park each Sunday at 9 a.m. Alllevels are welcome and some mats are provided;bring a water bottle. 992-0311;www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan.NATURE An outdoor concert at Estero Community Park n Browse the produce, buy some native plants,n The Calusa Blueway Monthly Speakers n Art shows and classes, exhibits, films, con- grab a bite to eat and relax at a picnic table underSeries includes topics of interest to paddlers, certs, live theater and special events fill the cal- moss-lined trees at the Koreshan Farmers’photographers, and nature and local history lov- endar year-round at the Center for Performing Market, held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. everyers. Held at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of Arts and the Center for Visual Arts in Bonita Sunday at Koreshan State Park. 992-0311.the month from December to March (except Springs. National art festivals are held in January, www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan.January, held on the 10th) at the Wa-Ke Hatchee February and March. Call or visit online for a full n The Coconut Point Farmers Market offersRecreation Center, in South Fort Myers. 533- schedule. 495-8989; www.ArtCenterBonita.org. fresh, local market staples and handcrafts each7275 or 533-7474; www.Calusablueway.com. n Top entertainers and recording artists appear Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Octobern Enjoy guided hikes, family nature walks and at Germain Arena. Visit the website for event through April, at Coconut Point Mall. 992-9966;birding expeditions along the three trail systems and ticket information. www.GermainArena.com. www.ShopCoconutPoint.com;at CREW Land & Water Trust. A concert n Live music fills the air at Koreshan State www.BuyLocalLee.com.and silent eco-auction enliven CREW’s annual Park most Saturdays and Sundays, January - n Koreshan Sunday Farmer’s Market: Joinfundraiser. 657-2253; www.CrewTrust.org. March at 1 p.m. in the Historic Art Hall, home us in the historic settlement of Koreshans everyn The College of Life Foundation offers daily to an 1885 Steinway piano. 992-0311; Sunday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Our Farmer’s Marketkayaking tours on the scenic Estero River, along www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan. offers local and organic produce, fresh seafoodEstero Bay, and to Mound Key Archeological n The Southwest Florida Symphony, and dips, unique crafts, local honey, nativeState Park. All tour guides are CPR-certified which debuted in 1961, performs a series of plants, handcrafted jewelry, hot crepes and BBQ,kayak instructors. Naturalist-guided hiking tours Masterworks, Pops and Small Stage Symphonies beautiful art, and cool gifts! A market pass is $1.are also available. Reservations required. 992- each season. 418-1500; www.SWFLSO.org. 992-0311; www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan.2184; www.CollegeOfLifeFoundation.org. FARMERS’ MARKETS SHOPPINGn Lovers Key State Park's year-round programs n Fresh local produce and other goodies await n Special events and family-friendly entertain-include guided beach walks, estuary tours, and buyers at the Estero United Methodist Church ment take place throughout the year at areafishing and birding clinics. 463-4588; Farmers’ Market. held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., shopping malls. Call or go online for the latestwww.FloridaStateParks.org/Park/Lovers-Key. Tuesdays, November through April, on the information. Coconut Point (992-9966; corner of Lords Way and U.S. 41. 992-5516; www.ShopCoconutPoint.com); Gulf Coast TownART, CULTURE www.EsteroUMC.com.& ENTERTAINMENTn The Estero Art League meets for OpenPainting each Monday and Thursday until 3p.m. January - March, at the Estero CommunityCenter. Various classes are also available. 498-5216; www.EsteroArtLeague.com.30 www.EsteroChamber.org

Center (267-5107; www.GulfCoastTownCenter. Creek School are open to visitors from 1 to 3 February 2018com); and Miromar Outlets (948-3766; p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, showcas- n 3 & 4 - Ghost Walks at Koreshan Statewww.MiromarOutlets.com). ing exhibits and photos of Estero’s early days. Park continue (see preceding listing).EDUCATION 272-1911; www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com. Reservations required. 992-0311.n South County Regional Library programs www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshanfor adults, kids, teens and families include every- January 2018 n 10-11 - Bonita Springs National Art Festivalthing from informative exhibits and reading ses- n 6-7 - Estero Fine Art Show at Gulf Coast at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita is a juriedsions to puppet shows. 533-4400; Town Center draws top artists and is juried fine arts and fine crafts event that attracts nationalwww.LeeLibrary.net. by a team of art professionals. The event and international artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.n The Friends of South County Regional Li- includes art displays and demonstrations run 495-8989; www.ArtCenterBonita.org.brary hold used book sales February 23, 24 and throughout both days. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m on n 10-18 - The Edison Festival of Light held in26. The group also hosts author luncheons and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. downtown Fort Myers, honors one of Southwestadult and children's programs. 2 p.m. concerts 941-755-3088; www.HotWorks.org. Florida’s most famous resident: Thomas Alva Edi-will be presented on February 10, March 10 and n 13-14 - Bonita Springs National Art Fes- son. Food, music, crafts, fun run, car show andApril 14. Call or go online for current informa- tival at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita more throughout the celebration. The Grand Pa-tion. 533-4400; www.FriendsOf SCRL.org. is a juried fine arts and fine crafts event that rade, the Southeast’s largest night parade, begins HISTORY attracts national and international artists. 10 at 7 p.m. on the 17th (visit website for paraden Koreshan State Park Guided a.m. to 5 p.m. 495-8989; route). www.EdisonFestival.org.Historic Tours take place January – March: www.ArtCenterBonita.org. n 17-18 - The 12th Annual Coconut Point ArtWednesday-Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; n 25-29 - Bonita Springs International Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. atApril – December: Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 Film Festival presents more than 70 narrative, Coconut Point Mall. Free admission. Browse thea.m. only. Explore the 19th century religious Ko- documentary, animation and short films from fine art and enjoy music and more at this nation-reshan settlement, its structures, and gardens. Join around the world, complemented by work- ally top-rated event. 992-9966;our guided walking tours and learn about these shops, demonstrations and Q&A sessions with www.ShopCoconutPoint.com.idealistic pioneers. The walking tour is about an filmmakers, writers, directors and actors. 495- n 24 - CREW Concert & Silent Eco-Auctionhour and a half. Tickets for guided tours can be 8989; www.ArtCenterBonita.org. showcases live entertainment and unique eco-purchased at the Ranger Station. n 26 - Ghost Walks at Koreshan State Park adventures. Held at Riverside Park in downtown992-0311; www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan. are held at 6:45, 7, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45 and 8 p.m. Bonita Springs 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 657-5223;n The Estero Historical Society’s (EHS) ) re- The guided tours with actors in period costumes www.CrewTrust.org.stored and authentically furnished Hanson-Hall- recount history and fascinating tales by moon- n February 22 - March 4 - The Annual South-Collier House (The Cottage) and 1904 Estero light and luminaries. Reservations required. west Florida & Lee County Fair, includes ex- 992-0311. www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan. hibits, entertainment and lots of fun for all ages. 543-8368; www.SWFLCFair.com. 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 31

n 24 - The 15th Annual Burrowing Owl Fes- Estero Chamber Golf Tournament n 7 - Calusa Palooza - Bring your Kayak,tival, held at Rotary Park Environmental Center, Canoe, or SUP for this American Canoe associa-in Cape Coral, includes exhibits, guided nature Browse the beautiful examples of vintage and tion sanctioned race. The course will offer a 4 orwalks, crafts for kids, and bus tours to local owl contemporary quilts while gathering advice on 8 mile option and a free one mile Calusa Kids’burrows for a glimpse of these captivating, pint- how to care for and preserve them. Race (12 and under). Launch at the Koreshansized birds. The event is sponsored by the Cape 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 992-0311. State Park and race on the beautiful Estero river;Coral Friends of Wildlife. 980-2593; www.FloridaStateParks.org/Koreshan. races begin at 9:00. Registration includes: parkwww.CCFriendsOfWildlife.org. entrance fee, lone-sleeved race shirt, and lunch. April 2018 All race proceeds benefit our summer camp for March 2018 n TBA - Celebrate Estero is a day-long, cham- at-risk youth. Registration: https://PaddleGuru.n 3 - Classic Car & Craft Show at Koreshan ber-sponsored event that features family fun for com/Races/CalusaPalooza2018.showcases pre-1980 vehicles and arts, crafts and all ages including the ever-popular Chili and Rib n 19 - The Estero Historical Society Annualfood vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 992-0311. Cook-Off! Local businesses, civic organizations, Tea is a popular fundraising event. This year’sn 3 - Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, schools, church groups, fire districts, and the Lee theme is “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” fromSouthwest Florida raises funds to research and County Sheriff’s office are all in attendance at this The Wizard of Oz and is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.combat breast cancer. Race begins at 8 a.m. at popular community-wide event. Held at Miro- at The Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande OakCoconut Point Mall in Estero. 498-0016; mar Outlets.948-7990; www.EsteroChamber.org. Boulevard, Estero. Call 272-1911 for tickets andwww.KomenSWFL.org. reservations. www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.comn 3 - Southwest Florida Reading Festival is a n 21 - Bonita Springs/Estero Relay for Lifefun-packed day of discovery and creativity with (American Cancer Society). This team fundrais-family activities and celebrity authors sharing the ing event, held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at River-inside scoop on their latest books. 10 a.m. to 4 side Park – Bonita Springs, raises funds for cancerp.m. at Fort Myers Regional Library Campus, research, celebrates survivors, and honors those1651 Lee St., Fort Myers. www.ReadFest.org. who have been lost to the illness. For more infor-n 3-4 - Bonita Springs National Art Festival mation, contact the ACS local offices: 936-1113at Riverside Park in downtown Bonita is a (Fort Myers); 261-0337 (Naples).juried fine arts and fine crafts event that attracts n 21 - The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wild-national and international artists. 10 a.m. to life Refuge on Sanibel Island will celebrate the5 p.m. 495-8989; www.ArtCenterBonita.org. 48th anniversary of Earth Day in partnershipn 10-11 - Fort Myers Beach Lions Club with “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends ofShrimp Festival & Parade offers tempting treats, the Refuge (DDWS). From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,a crafts expo and family entertainment. the day’s highlights include an earth-friendlywww.FortMyersBeachShrimpFestival.com. Family Story & Craft out of recycled materialsn 17 & 18 - The Antique Engine & Quilt and the free showing of a relevant film. GuestsShow at Koreshan State Park showcases antique can also attend free educational programs andengines, tractors and other farm equipment meet Bagzilla, a “bag monster” dressed in theon display throughout the historic settlement. average person’s annual plastic bag consumption. 472-1100; www.DingDarlingSociety.org. Moe Auditorium & Film Center is one of two centers for Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs.32 www.EsteroChamber.org

A performance by the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra May 2018 October 2018 n TBA - Trick or Treat! Family Halloweenn 11 - “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon n 14-20 - “Ding” Darling Days’ Family events take place at local malls and the KoreshanInvitational This seventh annual “catch, release, Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 14, kicks off a Historic Site. Call for details:and care” tournament is based at Doc Ford’s week of eco-activities with all-free refuge tram Miromar Outlets (948-3766)Rum Bar & Grille on Fisherman’s Wharf in tours, live wildlife presentations, hot dogs, Gulf Coast Town Center (267-5107)Fort Myers Beach to benefit the J.N. “Ding” kids crafts, archery lessons, and other family Coconut Point Mall (992-9966)Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Anglers vie activities. Discounted birding, boating, tram, Koreshan Historic Site (992-0311)for 100-percent purse cash awards for the most and kayaking activities fill the week. The 30thtarpon caught. 239-292-0566; annual celebration ends on Saturday, Oct. 20, November 2018www.DingDarlingTarponTourney.org with Conservation Art Day, where Federal n 17-18 - Estero Fine Art Show at Miromarn TBD - Disney on Ice presents “Worlds Duck Stamp Winners, a photo contest, artists, Design Center draws top artists and is juried byof Enchantment” at Germain Arena. Rev up cartooning, and a refuge photography tram tour a team of art professionals. The event includes artfor non-stop fun with four favorite Disney highlight a day devoted to Jay Norwood Darling’s displays and demonstrations run throughout bothstories: Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Ariel and The Little legacy as the first duck stamp artist and a Pulitzer days. Location TBD - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Satur-Mermaid, Disney•Pixar Toy Story, and the Prize-winning political cartoonist. 472-1100; day and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday;wintry world of Arendelle and Frozen. High- www.DingDarlingDays.com 941-755-3088.speed stunts, exceptional skating and special n TBA - The 8th Annual Estero Chamber Golfeffects as only Disney can do. Tournament is an enjoyable Chamber fundraiser December 2018www.GermainArena.com; www.DisneyOnIce.com. and an opportunity to network with Chamber n TBA - Light Up Estero heralds the holiday and community members. 948-7990; season with a tree-lighting ceremony that begins June 2018 www.EsteroChamber.org. at 5 p.m. at Estero Community Park. Call then 15 - Annual Estero Chamber of n TBA - Estero Community Park Yard Sale Estero Chamber for details: 948-7990;Commerce Members’ Luncheon. We will features local residents selling their treasures at the www.EsteroChamber.org.also reveal the Person, Business and Volunteer park. 498-0415. n TBA - Estero Chamber Holiday Party is aof the Year Awards. Business and community festive event. Come enjoy the holidays with allmembers are invited to celebrate the year’s Business Expo your friends in our growing community. 948-achievements and honorees at the luncheon. 7990; www.EsteroChamber.org.Reservations required. 948-7990; n TBA - Holiday Celebrations and eventswww.EsteroChamber.org. spread good cheer throughout the month at local shopping venues. Contact them for details, July 2018 including when Santa is scheduled to appear:n 4 - Independence Day is celebrated • Miromar Outlets, 948-3766;throughout Estero, with special sidewalk sales www.MiromarOutlets.comand other events at Miromar Outlets, Coconut • Gulf Coast Town Center, 267-5107;Point Mall and Gulf Coast Town Center. www.GulfCoastTownCenter.com • Coconut Point Mall, 992-9966; www.ShopCoconutPoint.com. 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 33

INFORMATION Area code for all numbers is 239 unless noted. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. THE VILLAGE OF ACCOMMODATIONS ECONOMIC ESTERO DEVELOPMENT (See “Tourism & Travel” www.Estero-Fl.gov.com in the Membership Directory.) Lee County Economic Development Estero was an unincorporated area of Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Florida . . . . . . . . 338-3161Lee County until it voted to become its Estero Chamber of Commerce 2201 Second Street, Ste. 500own village in 2014, making it South- Visitors Center & Office . . . . . . 948-7990 Fort Myers, FL 33901west Florida’s ninth municipality. Estero’s 10600 Chevrolet Way, Suite 101 www.LeeCountyBusiness.comfirst village election was held on March Estero, FL 33928 #WhereBusinessIsTrending3, 2015, and the first Village Council Mail: P.O. Box 588, Estero, FL 33929meeting was held on March 17, 2015. www.EsteroChamber.org Works to improve the overall business The newly formed Village of Estero Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday environment in Lee County by providingoperates under a Council-Manager form Provides essential visitor and seasonal or free, confidential services for local,of government, comprising seven council permanent relocation information online domestic and international businessesmembers elected at large from each of and in print. This information is focused seeking assistance with location orseven districts. The Council members in on area attractions, cultural venues, dining, expansion.turn elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor from accommodations, recreational opportuni-their membership and appoint a Village ties and health and educational amenities. EDUCATIONManager as the chief administrative of-ficer of the Village. The Council also ap- (See “Education” in thepoints a Village Attorney, Assistant Vil- Membership Directory)lage Manager and Village Clerk. Councilmembers serve four-year terms, with CLERK OF COURTS Lee County School Districtelections held every two years. General Information . . . . . . . . . 334-1102 Information and directions . . . . . 533-5000 2855 Colonial Blvd. Village of Estero Jury duty questions . . . . . . . . . . 533-9153 Fort Myers, FL 33966 Administrative Offices www.leeclerk.org www.LeeSchools.net9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, 2nd Floor Estero, Florida 33928 Marriage licenses, passport services, The Student Assignment Department Email: [email protected] domestic violence support services, child handles all school registrations. support collection and disbursement, traf- Phone: 221-5035 fic citation payments and small claims as- Call 337-8247 or visit Fax: 494-5343 sistance. Go online for locations and hours. www.LeeSchools.net/Student-Assignment Mayor • Pinewoods Elementary School 947-7500 Jim Boesch DRIVER’S LICENSE 11900 Stoneybrook Golf Drive, Estero & TAGS • Three Oaks Middle School . . . 267-5757Vice-Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Ribble 18500 Three Oaks Pkwy., Fort MyersVillage Manager. . . . . Steven Sarkozy Lee County Tax Collector . . . . . 533-6000 • Estero High School . . . . . . . . . 947-9400Assistant Village 25987 S. Tamiami Trail, Ste. 112, 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero Bonita Springs, FL 25987 Manager. . . . . . . . . Kyle Coleman www.LeeTC.com Adult & Career EducationVillage Attorney . . . . . . Burt Saunders Lee County Public Schools Adult &Finance Director. . . . Lisa Griggs Pace Registration, tag and title services, and Career Education . . . . . . . . . . . 334-1102Director of Community disability permits. New Florida residents www.LeeSchools.net/ace must register vehicles within 10 days of the Lifelong Learning Classes . . . . . . 939-6310 Development. . . . . . Mary Gibbs owner either becoming employed, placing High School Career Education . . 334-1102Village Clerk. . . . . . . . . Kathleen Hall children in a public school or establishingCommunications residency. Visit www.GatherGoGet.com for documentation requirements. Specialist . . . . . Marilyn Edwards Village Council Florida Department of Highway Safety Special Centers and Motor Vehicles Fort Myers Technical College . . 334-4544District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Ribble Customer Service Center . . 1-850-617-2000 www.FortMyersTech.eduDistrict 2. . . . . . . . . . Howard Levitan 15680 Pine Ridge Road, 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort MyersDistrict 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon McLain South Fort Myers, FL 33908 . . . 533-6000 Cape Coral Technical College . 574-4440District 4. . . . . . . . . . . Katy Errington www.FLHSMV.gov www.CapeCoralTech.eduDistrict 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Boesch 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. N., Cape CoralDistrict 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Batos An out-of-state driver’s license that is not Southwest Florida Public ServiceDistrict 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Wilson expired beyond 30 days can be converted Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-4544 without a written or road test, but a vision test is required. Road tests by appointment only. Note: It is illegal to text while driving in Florida.34 www.EsteroChamber.org

San Carlos Park Fire District Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267-7525 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913 www.SanCarlosFire.org HEALTH CARE (See “Health & Medical Care” in the Membership Directory.)Post Office on Three Oaks Parkway Hospitals, Urgent Care & Walk-in Clinicswww.SWFPSA.org Keiser University . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-1336 Bonita Community Health Center4312 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers 9100 Forum Corporate Pkwy., (BCHC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-1050Colleges & Universities Fort Myers, FL 33905 3501 Health Center BoulevardFlorida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) www.KeiserUniversity.edu Bonita Springs, FL 34135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590-1000 www.BonitaHealthCenter.com10501 FGCU Boulevard S. Regionally accredited, Keiser offers moreFort Myers, FL 33965 than 100 certificates and associate, bachelor’s, Urgent-care walk-in clinic, compre-www.FGCU.edu master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. hensive outpatient diagnostics, imaging Other Schools services, same-day surgery, employee health FGCU offers undergraduate and gradu- Mike Calbot International Golf Studio & services, pain management and physicalate degree programs through its College School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-0900 therapy.of Arts and Sciences, including the Bower 17320 Corkscrew RoadSchool of Music and the Arts; Lutgert Col- Estero, FL 33928 Estero Medical Center . . . . . . . 333-2273lege of Business; College of Education; www.GolfDoctorUSA.com 10201 Arcos AvenueU.A. Whitaker College of Engineering; and Estero, FL 33928the College of Health Professions and So- Private instruction, clinics, seminars, www.EsteroMedical.comcial Work, including the School of Nursing. lectures, schools and golf travel trips. Golf Digest named Calbot as Best Teacher in A multi-specialty physician alliance that The Lutgert College of Business includes Florida for 2013-2014. includes family medical care, an urgentseveral faculty-led research/consultative New Horizons of SW Florida . . 948-4146 care center, a sleep disorder center, physi-institutes that support the region’s business 25300 Bernwood Drive cal therapy, pain management, radiology,community through focuses on entrepre- Bonita Springs, FL 34135 dermatology, ear/nose/throat and allergy,neurship, technical innovation, real estate www.NewHorizonsOfSWFL.org neurology, obstetrics/gynecology and or-development and finance, and regional eco- thopedics. Visit the website for physiciannomic research. A non-profit organization dedicated names, specialties and phone numbers. to helping at-risk children and teens by FGCU’s Small Business Development providing after-school tutoring and Lee HealthCenter (www.FSBDCSWFL.org; 745- mentoring at no cost to their families. www.LeeHealth.org3700) provides entrepreneurial and busi- Sylvan Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-1130ness development services for new and 10011 Estero Town Commons Drive, #107 A comprehensive provider of health careexisting businesses. Estero, FL 33928 services throughout Southwest Florida. www.SylvanLearning.com Nearly 1,500 physicians on staff and more FGCU’s Renaissance Academy presents than 50 physician offices and outpatientopportunities for adult learners through Sylvan Learning uses a personal ap- centers. Four acute care hospitals, two spe-hands-on experiences, study tours, volun- proach and interactive technology to offer cialty hospitals, urgent care, specialty careteerism, concerts and lectures. Visit www. homework help and tutoring in math, read- centers and physicians.FGCU.edu/RAcademy. ing and writing.Hodges University Coming in 2018, Lee Health – Coconut2655 Northbrook Drive EMERGENCY Point, a 30-acre medical center. ServicesNaples, FL 34119 . . . . . . . . 800-466-8017 MANAGEMENT will include a freestanding emergency4501 Colonial Blvd. department, an outpatient surgery center,Fort Myers, FL 33966 . . . . 800-466-0019 Lee County Emergency Operations Center a wellness center and a variety of otherwww.Hodges.edu www.leeeoc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-0622 medical clinics to serve the community. The 163,000-square-foot campus will also A regionally accredited, private Florida Visit the website for a list of area public offer outpatient surgeries, imaging ser-university offering flexible schedules and shelters and emergency evacuation routes. vices, testing labs, a cardiac rehabilitationonline studies leading to certificate and FIRE & RESCUE center, a medical observation unit and aself-paced programs, as well as associate, Estero Fire & Rescue District . . 390-8000 pharmacy.bachelor’s and master’s degrees in several 21500 Three Oaks Parkwaydisciplines. Schools include Business, Allied Estero, FL 33928 .Health, Professional Studies, Technology, www.EsteroFire.org • Gulf Coast Medical Center . . . 343-1000and Liberal Studies. • HealthPark Medical Center . . 343-5000 • Lee Memorial Hospital . . . . . 343-2000 • Cape Coral Hospital . . . . . . . . 424-2000 • Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida . . . . . . . 343-5437 • Lee Physician Group Offices . 481-4111 • Rehabilitation Hospital . . . . . . 343-3900 • Regional Cancer Center . . . . . 343-9500 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 35

NCH Healthcare System . . . . . 624-5000 Senior Care Resources community that offers independentwww.NCHMD.org American House Coconut Point living, assisted living, skilled nursing and• NCH Baker Hospital Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494-4724 memory support settings for residents with. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624-5000 8490 Murano Del Lago Drive Alzheimer’s or dementia. Rehabilitation• NCH North Naples Hospital . 552-7000 Estero, FL 34135 and therapy services are also available.• NCH Healthcare Bonita . . . . . 624-1050 www.AmericanHouse.com HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Providing comprehensive health and An upscale senior living community withwellness care through two hospitals and an 130 units of independent and assisted living, Lee County Property Appraiser’s Officealliance of more than 700 physicians and plus 64 memory care apartments. Promoting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-6100medical facilities in dozens of locations an active lifestyle, premium amenities include 2480 Thompson Streetthroughout Southwest Florida. excursions, a spa and salon, theater, resort- Fort Myers, FL 33901 style pool, gourmet coffee bar and library. www.LeePA.org NCH Healthcare System is a member Across from Lee Health-Coconut Point.of the Mayo Clinic Care Network and Life Care Center of Estero . . . . 495-4000 This constitutional benefit provides upincludes the NCH Heart Institute and 3850 Williams Road to a $50,000 exemption from your assessedNCH Regional Cancer Institute. NCH Estero, FL 33928 property value. Applicants must possessHealthcare Bonita features the NCH Heart www.LifeCareCenterOfEstero.com title to real property and be state residentsInstitute, cardiac rehabilitation, immedi- making the dwelling their permanent homeate care and NCH Physician Group family Nursing home services for residents on January 1. Documentation is required.medicine physicians. include skilled and intermediate care, long- Filing details are online.Urgent Care Center of SW Florida term care, specialized care for Alzheimer’s(located in Estero Medical Center) and Parkinson’s, and inpatient/outpatient LIBRARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-2273 rehabilitation therapies. The center also10201 Arcos Avenue, Suite 105 provides respite services. South County Regional Library . 533-4400Estero, FL 33928 The Terraces at Bonita Springs . 949-7555 21100 Three Oaks Parkwaywww.UrgentCareSWFL.com www.TheTerracesAtBonitaSprings.com Estero, FL 33928 26455 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs www.LeeGov.com/library Open seven days and evenings Monday-Friday. All doctors are ER or family medicine A continuing care senior living This 32,600-square-foot facility offersboard-certified. extensive resources for patrons, including 40 public Internet stations.36 www.EsteroChamber.org

Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday- Southwest Florida International Airport TRANSPORTATIONWednesday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday;and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. SHERIFF’S OFFICE Airports Southwest Florida International Airport NEWSPAPERS Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-1 (RSW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590-4800 Non-emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1000 11000 Terminal Access RoadThe News-Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335-0520 www.SheriffLeeFL.org Fort Myers, FL 33913www.News-Press.com www.FlyLCPA.comNaples Daily News/The Banner . 213-6000 SOCIAL SECURITYwww.The-Banner.com International airport serviced by all Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-772-1213 major airlines. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) PET LICENSES 3650 Colonial Blvd., Ste. 101 status. Fort Myers, FL 33966; www.SSA.gov Page Field, Fort Myers (FMY)Lee County Animal Services . . 533-7387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590-66005600 Banner Drive TAX COLLECTOR’S 5200 Captain Channing Page DriveFort Myers, FL 33912 OFFICE Fort Myers, FL 33907www.LeeLostPets.com www.FlyLCPA.com/fMy Lee County Tax Collector . . . . . 533-6000 All cats, dogs and ferrets four months or 25987 S. Tamiami Trail Business and general aviation airport.older must be vaccinated against rabies and Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Bus Servicelicensed by the County. Many veterinarians www.LeeTC.com Lee County Transit (LeeTran) . . 533-8726sell licenses. www.RideLeeTran.com POST OFFICE LeeTran operates 24 scheduled bus routes, trolley service, a paratransit service for theU.S. Postal Service - Estero disabled called Passport, and an employer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-275-8777 vanpool program.20791 Three Oaks Parkway Major HighwaysEstero, FL 33928; www.USPS.com • I-75 north/south and east from NaplesHours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday. to Ft. Lauderdale area with connections to I-95 • U.S. 41 north/south, then east to Miami 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 37

Port Waterways Next Level Church, Coconut Campus• Port Boca Grande (Gulf of Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274-3755• Okeechobee Waterway (extends coast to Services held at the Regal Cinemas atcoast through Lake Okeechobee) Coconut Point MallRailroad (Freight) 23601 Fashion DriveSeminole Gulf Railway . . . . . . . 275-6060 Estero, FL 33928www.SemGulf.com/Freight www.NextLevelChurch.com UTILITIES & RECYCLING Our Lady of Light Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267-7088Curbside Recycling & Waste Disposal 19680 Cypress View DriveLee County Solid Waste . . . . . . 533-8000 Fort Myers, FL 33967www.LeeGov.com/SolidWaste www.OurLadyOfLight.comWaste Pro USA . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-0800 River of Life Assembly of God Churchwww.WasteRroUSA.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495-0400Phone/Cable/Internet 21580 River Ranch RoadComcast / Xfinity . . . . . . 1-800-934-6489 Estero, FL 33928www.Xfinity.com www.RiverOfLife.agCenturyLink Summit Church . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-7070Ordering Services . . . . . . . . 877-862-9343 19601 Ben Hill Griffin ParkwayGeneral Customer Service . 888-723-8010 Fort Myers, FL 33913www.CenturyLink.com www.SummitLife.comElectricFlorida Power & Light (FPL) Estero Community Park Thrive Community Church . . . 687-3430Start/stop service calls . . . . . . . . 334-7754 20041 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1Outage reports . . . . . . . . . 1-800-468-8243 Christ Community Ministries . 498-4352 Estero, FL 33928www.FPL.com 8681 County Road www.Thrive-FL.orgNatural Gas Estero, FL 33928TECO Peoples Gas . . . . . 1-877-832-6747 www.CCMChurch.com BUSINESS INFORMATIONwww.PeoplesGas.com Church of Jesus Christ SOURCES & SERVICESWater & Sewer of Later-Day Saints . . . . . . . . 948-1516, LEE COUNTY & ESTEROLee County Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 533-8845 20601 Three Oaks Parkwaywww.Lee-County.com/Utilities Estero, FL 33928 Licenses & Permits Estero United Methodist Church 992-5516 Community Development Department, VOTER REGISTRATION 8088 Lord’s Way Village of Estero . . . . . . . . . . . . 221-5036 Estero, FL 33928 www.Estero-FL.govLee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-8683 www.EsteroUMC.com (Departments/Services menu)2480 Thompson Street First Baptist Church of Estero . . 992-0881Fort Myers, Florida 33901 20300 Trailside Drive Coordinates the land use, zoning, sitewww.LeeElections.com Estero, FL 33928 development and permit process within www.FirstBaptistEstero.com Estero. Construction, reconstruction Florida is a closed-primary state. Voter Gulf Coast Presbyterian Church and remodeling projects require buildingregistration closes 29 days before each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-3776 permits and inspections. Downloandelection. Download applications online. Services held at Bella Terra Clubhouse application forms, check permit status and 20070 Bella Terra Blvd. schedule inspections online. WEATHER Estero, FL 33928 Occupational Licenses (Business Tax www.GulfCoastPres.com Account) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-6000 (Averages in Estero) Lamb of God Lutheran Episcopal www.LeeTC.comSeason . . . . High. . . . . Low . . . . . Rain Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265-3525January. . . . 75°F. . . . 54°F . . . . 1.93” 19691 Cypress View Drive Businesses in Estero must obtain a LeeApril. . . . . . 85°F. . . . 63°F . . . . 2.17” Fort Myers, FL 33967 County business tax account which isJuly. . . . . . . 92°F. . . . 74°F . . . . 9.06” www.LambOfGodChurch.net issued annually by the Lee County TaxOctober. . . 87°F. . . . 69°F . . . . 2.87” Legacy Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-4000 Collector. Visit the website for details and 21115 Design Parc Lane to download an application. WORSHIP Estero, FL 33928 Professional Regulation . . 850-487-1395 www.LegacyChurchEstero.com www.MyFloridaLicense.comApostolic Christian Church . . . 437-7948 Living Waters Church . . . . . . . . 992-304019690 Cypress View Drive 22100 S. Tamiami Trail The Florida Department of Business andFort Myers, FL 33967 Estero, FL 33928 Professional Regulation in Tallahassee is thewww.FortMyersACC.com www.LWCOnline.com agency charged with licensing and regulating the state’s businesses and professionals, suchCalvary Chapel Gulf Coast . . . . 949-0914 as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate20991 Three Oaks Parkway agents, etc. View licensing requirements andEstero, FL 33928 apply for or update a license online.www.CalvaryGC.org38 www.EsteroChamber.org

Information Sources Food Pantry • Financial Assistance • Teaching GardenEstero Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 948-7990 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 3910600 Chevrolet Way, Suite 101, Esterowww.EsteroChamber.org Offers business resources and extensivenetworking opportunities, including: • Rise & Shine Estero (8 - 9:30 a.m., thefirst Thursday of the month), networkingover breakfast; • Lunch & Learn Estero (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the second Wednesday of themonth), providing lunch and business news; • Business After Hours (5:30 - 7 p.m.,the fourth Thursday of the month), a mix-and-mingle with light refreshments; • Estero Young Professional Network(monthly and quarterly socials for ages 21to 35), exchanging ideas and networkingin a relaxed environment.Lee County Economic Developmentof Southwest Florida . . . . . . . . . 338-31612201 Second Street, Ste. 500, Fort Myerswww.LeeCountyBusiness.com#WhereBusinessIsTrending Supports local business and brings newbusiness to Lee County. (See “EconomicDevelopment” on page 34.)Enterprise Florida (EFI) . . 407-956-5600www.EnterpriseFlorida.com EFI is a public-private partnership be-tween Florida’s business and governmentleaders, with a mission to expand and diver-sify the state’s economy through job creation. It focuses its efforts on a wide range ofindustry sectors and is the state’s primaryentity for trade and export development.EFI also supports small and minoritybusinesses through its capital programs.Lee County Visitor & ConventionBureau . . . . . . . 338-3500, 800-237-64442201 Second Street, Ste. 600, Fort Myerswww.FortMyers-Sanibel.com(Visitor information)www.LeeVCB.com(Tourism marketing) The Lee County VCB offerscomprehensive visitor resources anddestination marketing information andassistance.Small Business Development Centerat Florida Gulf Coast University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 745-3700https://FSBDCSWFL.org Training workshops, programs, servicesand minority certification designed to helpsmall business owners, including no-costbusiness counseling and guidance by profes-sionally certified business consultants at mul-tiple locations.

BUSINESS DEMOGRAPHICS & NEWS LEE COUNTY & ESTERO Top 12 Employers - October 2015 Company Type of Business Employees Lee Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonprofit hospital/healthcare system. . . . . . . . . . . . 11,800 Lee County School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public schools, K-12. . . . . . . . . . . . 11,000 Publix Super Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grocer, retail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,100 Wal-Mart Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General merchandise, retail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,146 Lee County Board of County Commissioners . . . . . . . . County government. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,597 City of Cape Coral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City government. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800 Winn-Dixie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grocer, retail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,561 Lee County Sheriff’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public safety, sheriff. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,543 Chico’s FAS, Inc. . . . . . . . . Nat’l. store support center for apparel companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,426 Florida Gulf Coast University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State university. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,253 Goodwill Industries of SWFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Profit. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,187 Home Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home improvement, retail. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,159 Shell Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retirement Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,011 Source: www.leecountybusiness.com Projected Average Hourly Wages - 2016 Population Growth Selected Occupational Groups in Lee County (includes Fort Myers, Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.50 Healthcare Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.79 Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero Business & Financial Operations . . . . . 31.33 Protective Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.63 Computer Systems Analysts . . . . . . . . . 31.01 Food Prep & Serving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.66 and unincorporated portions Architecture & Engineering . . . . . . . . . 31.70 Building & Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.73 of Lee County) Life, Physical & Social Science . . . . . . . 27.45 Personal Care & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.64 Social Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.58 Sales & Related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.442015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 674,992 Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.98 Office & Administrative Support . . . . . 16.102020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763,232 Education, Training & Library . . . . . . 23.63 Farming, Fishing and Forestry . . . . . . . . 11.112025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847,963 Arts, Entertainment, Sports & Media . 20.53 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.30 Healthcare Practitioners & Technical . . 35.90 Installation, Maintenance & Repair . . . . 19.28Source: www.leecountybusiness.com Source: www.bls.gov Industry / Occupation Projected Employment by Industry % Growth Architecture & EngineeringArts, Entertainment, Sports & Media 1,959 23.9 Business & Financial Operations 2,427 Cleaning & Maintenance 4,295 8,844 11.5 Community & Social Services 4,789 10,974 24.1 20.5 Computer & Mathematical 2,704 14,147 17,040 15.6 Construction and Extraction 3,125 20.4 Education, Training & Library 2,958 18,416 39.1 Farming, Fishing & Forestry 3,562 25,613 22.5 Food Preparation & Serving -8.0Healthcare Practitioners & Technical 2,466 11,983 14,677 16.7 2,270 25,4 Healthcare Support 28.3 Management 32,017 18.7 Production 37,356 10.0 15,749 14.5 Sales & Related Services 19,747 14.7 Transportation & Material-Moving 7,897 10,131 12,641 2015 7,101 10,648 2023 8,073 14,095 38,288 43,854 16,173 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 + Source: www.floridajobs.org40 www.EsteroChamber.org

Estero Stats at a GlanceVillage Area . . . . . . approx. 30 square milesPopulation - year-round . . . . . . . . . . . 30,118Population - seasonal (winter) . . . . . . 43,360Business Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . 1,117Housing Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,033Median Household Income . . . . . . $50,318Median Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 yearsResidents with a college degree . . . . . . . 61%Median Home List Price . . . . . . . . $335,000Home Price per square foot . . . . . . . . . . $170Median Home Closing Price . . . . . $285,000Estero offers competitively priced housing and acost of living index that compares favorably with the national average. Housing costs vary basedupon size, amenities and location, with a variety of neighborhoods that cater to families, singles, retirees and all age groups. Sources: https://.Estero-FL.gov; www. LeeCountyBusiness.com; www.Realtor.com; https://DataUSA.io/Profile/Geo/Estero-FL/ Lee County Stats at a GlancePopulation (year-round, 2015, estimated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701,982Median Household Income . . . . . . $48,537Median Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.5 yearsResidents with a college degree . . . . . . . 26%Density (population per square mile) . . . 849 Sources: www.BEBR.UFL.edu; www. LeeCountyBusiness.com; https://DataUSA.io/ Profile/Geo/Lee-County-FL/; www.Census.gov Noteworthy Business News• Hertz’s new $150 million global headquartersin Estero officially opened in early 2016, hous-ing about 650 employees. The 248,600-square-foot headquarters has received Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design (LEED)Gold certification, the second highest levelthat can be achieved under a LEED programdeveloped by the U.S. Green Building Councilin 2000. Additionally, Hertz’s cafeteria wascertified by the Green Restaurant Associationas a 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant, one ofonly three corporate cafeterias in the world toachieve this distinction.• A June 2016 MarketWatch report notedthat Lee County was one of the nation’s topfive counties with the fastest job growth rates.Between April 2015 and April 2016, the areaadded 12,000 jobs in industries includingleisure and hospitality, trade, transportation,utilities and professional/business services.• Gartner, a leading information research andadvisory firms, employs 930 associates at its132,000-square-foot Lee County campus andplans to hire several hundred more by 2019.• The University of Florida’s Bureau of Busi-ness and Economic Research projects a 9percent increase in Southwest Florida’s 25 to54 age group by 2020, compared to 4 percentacross the state of Florida. 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 41

MEMBERSHIP Highlighted listings denote Estero magazine advertisers. Italicized information at the end of each listing identifies the chamber member’s specialty. ALPHABETICAL Aurelio’s Pizza Castle Management, LLC Business & Professional Services Everglades Wonder Gardens LISTINGS Tom Wallin..................239-274-8446 Greg Franks.................239-444-6250 D.R. Horton................239-225-2600 Janet Martin.................239-992-2591 Restaurants Business & Professional Services Construction / Remodeling Arts & Entertainment A Autumn Leaves Estero Center for the Arts of E Eyeglass WorldA Shore Thing Cleaning Service, LLC Margaret Wilson..........239-221-6120 Bonita Springs Marc Strickland ..........239-908-5453Cheryl Baker................239-207-4389 Health & Medical Care Stevan Stanisic.............239-495-8989 East & Greenwell Allstate Health & Medical CareHome Services Arts & Entertainment Jeff East........................239-434-7877 Axa Advisors Finance & Insurance FAccounting for Profitability, LLC Colin Feng...................239-770-1501 CFS Roofing Services, LLCCheryl Willett..............239-948-0546 Finance & Insurance Francis Podraza...........239-561-2600 East Commerce Solutions, Inc. Family Foot & Leg CenterFinance & Insurance Construction / Remodeling Don Kane.....................800-527-5395 Dr. Chelsea Viola.........239-430-3668 B Business & Professional Services Medical Care/PodiatristAchieva Credit Union Christy’s Cause, Inc.Charles Stirzel.............239-471-3565 Baird Christy Ivie .................239-209-3833 eBella Magazine FASTSIGNS at Bonita SpringsFinance & Insurance Rebecca Ross...............239-541-9090 Non-Profit/Community Sharon Hood................239-598-0961 Rosi Haller...................239-455-6200 Finance & Insurance Organizations Advertising & Marketing Advertising & MarketingAdSourceMary Shallies...............239-495-0007 Barbara Bell Design Group Coastal Carts Elite Realty of SWFL FineMark National Bank & TrustAdvertising & Marketing Barbara Bell.................239-440-6618 Lisa McTear.................239-936-5676 Judi Gietzen............... 239-495-8900 Dallas Revord..............239-405-6700 Home Services Sports & Entertainment Real Estate Finance & InsuranceAffiliated Ankle & Foot of BonitaSprings Beef O’Brady’s Coconut Point Honda Elite Realty of SWFL First Citizens BankDr. Harry Cotler...........239-444-0700 Peter Ennis...................239-220-6507 Jeries Nsheiwat............239-947-8000 Steve Kolenda..............239-887-0014 Cindy Cedeno..............239-390-5282Medical Care Restaurants Automotive Real Estate Finance & InsuranceAll About Closets Best Home Services College of Life Foundation Embassy Suites Hotel Florida BluePamela Katosic............239-910-3486 Florice Hodges.............239-992-3561 Brandy Minchew ........239-992-2184 Shaune Calguire..........239-949-4222 Meredith Viskovic.......239-494-3460Home Services Home Services Non-Profit/Community Tourism & Travel Finance & Insurance OrganizationsAlliance Financial Group Best Moving & Storage EnviroStruct, LLC Florida Coastal DermatologyKatherine Michael, Linda Gutshall.............239-592-6565 Corkscrew Village Self Storage Jeff Maas......................239-494-5700 AssociatesBongiorno Kochis.......239-561-2900 Moving Companies/Storage Facilities Charles Robinson........239-498-2400 Construction / Remodeling Kimberly Weigert....... 239-676-8677Finance & Insurance Moving Companies/ Health & Medical Care Best Popcorn Company Storage Facilities Estero Animal HospitalAllied Van Lines Sharon Kurgis..............239-571-3761 Susan Korecki..............239-992-3896 Florida Community BankLinda Gutshall.............239-592-6565 Tourism & Travel Corkscrew Woodlands Assn., Inc. Veterinary Care Tony Tofani..................239-552-1844Moving Companies/ Storage Facilities Tim Fisher....................239-992-3401 Finance & Insurance Blue Zones Project - Community Association Estero Art LeagueALTHAS Co. Southwest Florida Ina Wolf.......................847-826-3635 Florida Everblades/Danny Andrade Chante Pemberton.......239-624-2312 Costco Wholesale Corp. Non-Profit/Community Germain Arena239-333-9729 Health & Wellness Jason Babel..................239-433-7258 Organizations Mike Kelly...................239-948-7825Finance and Insurance Retail Sports & Recreation Bonita Boarding Kennel Estero Bay Chevrolet, Inc.AmTrust Bank, A Division of New & Pet Camp Courtyard at Estero Apartment Charles Winton............239-908-2600 Florida Gulf CoastYork Community Bank Debi Braendle..............239-992-6878 Homes Automotive Physical TherapyJennifer Alvarez...........239-498-2381 Veterinary Care Judy Rossington..........239-390-2494 Derek Pirro..................239-948-2222Finance & Insurance Real Estate Estero Country Club at The Vines Health & Medical Care Bonita Community Health Center Colleen Sowerby.........239-267-7000American Cancer Society Sara McCallum, CEO....239-949-6115 Culver’s of Estero Sports & Recreation Florida Gulf Coast UniversityJulie Harmon...............239-936-1113 Health & Medical Care Michael Bresson .........239-949-9420 Tifarah Pardue.............239-590-1056Non-Profit/Community Organizations Restaurants Estero Fire Rescue Education Bonita Springs- Scott Vanderbrook.......239-390-8000 American House Coconut Point Estero Elks Lodge, #2753 Cummings & Lockwood, LLC Government Office Florida Veterinary Referral CenterScott Flagel..................239-272-1562 Tom Kneer...................239-948-4844 Howard Hujsa … 239-390-8068 & 24 Hour ERHealth & Medical Care Community Business & Professional Services Estero Historical Society Laura Breunig .............239-992-8878 Jean Pryal.....................239-498-5296 Veterinary CareApplebees Bonita Springs- D EducationBrittany Sweeney........239-992-1310 Estero Association of Realtors Focus Real Estate, LLCRestaurants Meighan Harris............239-992-6771 DeAngelis Diamond Healthcare Estero Life Magazine Ursula Weinkauff.........239-297-2777 Real Estate Group, LLC Gary Israel...................239-287-4246 Real EstateArc Circle of Life Family Spinal Care John DeAngelis...........239-594-1994 Advertising & MarketingDrew Montez Clark.....239-200-7248 Bonita Video Health & Medical Care Fountain Lakes CommunityHealth & Medical Care Antonio Correia...........239-404-3377 Estero River Outfitters Michael Towns............239-495-3556 Business & Professional Services Dex YP Paula Stuller.................239-992-4050 Community AssociationAtilus Chuck Smith................239-220-7077 Sports & RecreationZach Katkin.................239-362-1271 Brennan, Manna & Diamond Advertising & Marketing Fred Astaire Dance StudioBusiness & Professional Services Donna Flammang........239-405-8672 Estero Speech and Language of Bonita Springs Legal Services & Attorneys Diamond Oaks Village Services LLC Oleksandra Datsyk......239-949-9680Associates In Medicine and Surgery Karen Dujka.................239-676-1259 Kristi-Leigh Lyon .......239-253-1290 Arts & EntertainmentJennifer Hildebrand.....239-498-4979 C Community Association EducationHealth & Medical Care Friends of Lovers Key, Inc. Care Right Inc Dealer’s Greatest Assets, Inc. Estero Spotlight News Magazine Timothy C Horvatich...239-463-4588Audiology & Hearing Care of SWFL Annalee Kruger...........239-770-6322 David Winterling ........410-456-9328 Peter O’Flinn...............239-204-2013 Non-Profit/Community OrganizationsDr. Darlene Ballew......239-221-0610 Health & Medical Advertising & MarketingHealth & Medical Care42 www.EsteroChamber.org

Friends of South Cty. Reg. Library Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP I Lake Michigan Credit Union Leishman, Aaron A., DMD. PAKaren Katz...................239-533-4400 Maureen McGovern....239-254-2924 Sally Ricciardelli.........239-495-0243 Melica Leishman.........239-947-7992 Non-Profit/Community Organizations Legal Services & Attorneys Interfaith Charities of South Lee Finance & Insurance Health & Medical Care Bonnie Olson...............239-267-3510Ft. Myers Regional Partnership Hampton Inn & Suites Estero/ Non-Profit/Community Organizations LandCastle Title Company LLC Life Care Center of EsteroLee County’s Economical FGCU Michael Kaprove.........813-476-3027 Jim Breuler..................239-495-4000Development Office Mary Silva ..................239-947-5566 iPartnerMedia Real Estate Health & Medical CareJim Moore....................239-338-3161 Tourism & Travel Randy Mitchelson.......239-449-4749 Government Office Computers & Technology Leading Edge Benefit Advisors, LivingWell Chiropractic Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers LLC Vivian Ebert.................239-498-2225 G Airport/FGCU J Timothy McGee...........239-415-0101 Health & Medical Care Maureen Killeen..........239-210-7200 Finance & InsuranceGates Construction Tourism & Travel J.R. Evans Engineering, P.A. MBridget Tembley..........239-593-3777 Pam Hyyti....................239-405-9148 Lee County Elections OfficeConstruction / Remodeling Hoglund Family Hearing Business & Professional Services Vicki Collins................239-533-8683 Manderschied, Bernd John Hoglund...............941-704-5753 Government Office Waters Edge Real Estate, LLCGED Law .....................................239-498-7142 Jardin de Ville Bernd Manderschied... 239-851-9481 David Ged....................239-676-7492 Health & Medical Care Linda Moore................239-947-4005 Lee County Library System Real EstateLegal Services & Attorneys Retail Barb Farrell Swanson...239-533-4800 Homewood Suites by Hilton Non-Profit/Community Organizations Marketplace TitleGMS Smart Solutions Bonita Springs Jumpp To It Home Watch Joe Taylor.....................239-333-4550Gene Montenieri..........239-691-8565 Andrea Smith...............239-949-5913 Nicole St. John.............239-992-2052 Lee County Sheriff’s Office Real EstateEnvironmental Services Tourism & Travel Home Services Morgan Bowden..........239-477-1010 Government Office Massage Heights Gulf CoastGrayRobinson, P.A. Hot Works Estero Fine Arts Show K Ginger Barkhausen......239-908-4007Carl Westman..............239-598-3601 Patty Narozny..............941-755-3088 Lee County Visitor Health and WellnessLegal Services & Attorneys Arts & Entertainment Kinexis Chiropractic & Convention Bureau Andrea Schmidt...........239-948-1222 Tamara Pigott...............239-338-3500 Med Express Urgent CareGulfShore Pediatric Dentistry Houck Dermatology Health & Medical Care Government Office Stephanie Sanchez.......239-495-3317Shea Sammons............239-301-4278 Dr. Gregory Houck......239-390-3376 Health & Medical CareMedical Care/Pediatric Dentist Health & Medical Care Koreshan State Park Lee Health Rick Argo.....................239-992-0311 Mary Andrews.............239-343-4812 Michael Jackson, PA /Gulf Title Guaranty Agency LLC Hyatt Place Coconut Point Sports and Recreation Health & Medical Care Keller Williams Elite RealtySharon Green ..............239-676-5994 William Hartmann.......239-495-1395 Michael Jackson..........239-919-6315 Real Estate Tourism & Travel L LeeCorp Homes, Inc. Real Estate Phil & Jan Lee.............239-498-2220 H Hyatt Regency LAI Construction Management, Inc. Construction / Remodeling Midgard Self Storage Coconut Point Resort & Spa Richard Losee..............239-405-6888 Phil Mikel....................770-609-8276H&R Block Brian Kramer...............239-390-4210 Construction / Remodeling Legacy Church Moving Companies/ StorageLinda Rance.................239-246-7460 Tourism & Travel Nolen Rollins...............239-860-0096 FacilitiesFinance & Insurance Religious Organizations 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 43

Miromar Design Center North American Title Company P Rebecca Levitan PA Select Physical TherapyDeborah Hamilton.......239-390-5111 Nicole Brunges............239-542-6282 Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. Leslie Butler................239-390-1656 Retail Real Estate Partin Professional Services, LLC Rebecca Levitan..........239-292-6860 Health & Medical Care Gini Willis-Partin.........239-877-7142 Real EstateMiromar Outlets Northwestern Mutual Financial Business & Professional Services Select Real EstateJeff Staner....................239-948-3766 Network Robert Half Chloe Maros ...............239-277-1515 Retail Southida Palmer..........239-676-2337 Paychex Matthew Grenzy..........239-985-2230 Real Estate Finance & Insurance KarenTarpin.................239-595-2224 Business & Professional ServicesMolly Maid of Fort Myers Business & Professional Services Senior Friendship CentersDoug Heffner...............239-418-0052 NU World Title Rockford Construction of Lee CountyHome Services Madelin Espino............239-317-1147 PestMax Control Solutions Danielle O’Brien.........239-217-3487 Nancy Green Irwin......239-275-1881 Real Estate John Goll......................239-454-4888 Construction / Remodeling Non-Profit/Community OrganizationsMonarch Builders Home Servicesof SW Florida, Inc. Nuf Media Rocky Top V, IIc Shadow Wood Country ClubChad Kocses ...............239-560-5524 Dale Ward....................239-220-4370 Photography by David Michael Benjamin Barile...........941-548-7709 Danita Osborn..............239-992-6000 Construction / Remodeling Advertising & Marketing David Michael Di Marino Construction/Remodeling Community Association .....................................239-947-0746 N O Business & Professional Services Rodizio Grill Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Spencer Anopol .........801-567-0500 William & Elizabeth ShikanyNaples Daily News & Banner Oakbrook Properties, Inc Platinum Media Services Restaurants .....................................239-992-4982Robin Lankton ............239-263-4893 Ned Dewhirst...............239-992-5529 of SW Florida, Inc. Business & Professional ServicesAdvertising & Marketing Construction / Remodeling Sharon VanRite............239-591-3323 Ron’s Painting Advertising & Marketing Ronald Rooker.............239-229-5669 Sign A RamaNCH Healthcare System O’Donnell Landscapes, Inc. Home Services Bruce & Darlene VanderveenMike Riley...................239-436-5101 Al O’Donnell...............239-992-8842 Premier Sotheby’s .....................................239-791-8810Health & Medical Care Home Services International Realty Rosier Insurance Advertising & Marketing Beth Mancini...............239-948-4000 Bob Rosier...................239-444-1414New Horizons of SWFL Office Depot Real Estate Finance & Insurance Smartchoices.HealthcareDebra Haley.................239-948-4146 Bridget Coulter ….......239-495-8686 Barbara Saxton.239-301-0295:OfficeNon-Profit/Community Organizations Business & Professional Services Presstige Printing Rotary Club of Estero .......................860-685-1147: Mobile Richard Jackette...........239-989-2867 Millard Pray.................239-949-0769 Finance & InsuranceNM Development Group, LLC Old Corkscrew Golf Club Advertising & Marketing Non-Profit/Community OrganizationsAl Moscato..................239-234-5941 Mark Iwinski...............239-949-7900 Southwest Florida Council,Construction / Remodeling Sports & Recreation R Ruth’s Chris Steak House Boy Scouts of America Aleks Kunov................239-948-8888 James Laughlin............239-936-8072No Worry Plumbing LLC Our Mother’s Home of Realty World - Restaurants Non-Profit/CommunityDavid & Laurie Rinehardt SW FL, Inc. J. Pavich Real Estate Organizations.....................................239-287-2334 Karen Watson..............239-267-4663 Joe & Joni Pavich........239-470-7837 SConstruction / Remodeling Non-Profit/Community Organizations Real Estate Speakers Assembly of SWFL San Carlos Chiropractic Arden McCurdy...........239-948-7909 Ryan Parrish.................239-267-1077 Non-Profit/Community Organizations Health & Medical Care44 www.EsteroChamber.org

Sponge Spa Car Wash T The Sky Family YMCA U West Bay RealtyGeorge Sisti.................239-689-4650 Kim Gilchrist...............239-221-7560 Steve Horn...................239-948-9009 Automotive T-Mobile Store 4055 Non-Profit/Community Organizations Urgent Care Center of SW Florida Real Estate Kisan Chhotalal...........239-738-8818 Larry Hobbs.................239-949-0085Springs at Gulf Coast Business & Professional Services The Terraces at Bonita Springs Health & Medical Care West End Equity PartnersJennifer Barnett...........239-580-6130 Lori Henderson............239-949-7853 Benjamin Casey...........305-240-4047Real Estate Ted Todd Insurance Health & Medical Care V Finance & Insurance Ted Todd......................239-561-1100 Spring Run Golf Club Finance & Insurance The UPS Store - Estero Valley National Bank Wildcat Run Charitable FoundationIva Sololil....................239-992-3811 Richard & Kevin Coolen Kaci Carter...................239-444-6128 Gina Turkel..................239-390-4109Community Association Ted’s Montana Grill .....................................239-948-1900 Finance & Insurance Charitable Organization Jessica Smith...............404-522-4327 Business & Professional ServicesState Insurance USA LLC Restaurants Village of Estero Wright Construction GroupBlake Chapman...........239-567-9992 The Woodruff Institute Steve Sarkozy............239-221-5035 Chris Campbell............239-481-5000Finance & Insurance Titan Financial Rachel Coughlin..........239-596-9337 Government Office Construction / Remodeling Mark Cangiano............561-213-3900 Health & Medical CareStock Development Finance & Insurance Villages at Country Creek YClaudine Witzel...........239-592-7344 Thompson’s Turf Care Chuck Hunkins............239-947-3840 Construction / Remodeling The Chamber of SW Florida Mark Thompson.........855-594-2564 Community Association Young Life College- FGCU David Miller................239-275-2102 Home Services Brad McKlveen...........803-319-4263Storm Shield, LLC Non-Profit/Community Organizations W Religious OrganizationsKeith Albanito.............239-491-7002 Thrive Community ChurchConstruction / Remodeling The Club at Grandezza John Roth.....................239-220-3547 Waters Edge Real Estate, LLC Z Amanda Wichmanowski Religious Organizations Steve Manderschied....239-319-5988Strong Tower Inspection .....................................239-948-3569 Real Estate Zonta Club of Bonita SpringsDaniel Betlee...............239-980-1830 Community Association TLC Marketing Nancy Dalaskey...........239-434-5134 Real Estate & Creative Services WBN Marketing LLC Non-Profit/Community Organizations The Foundation for Lee County Trish Leonard..............239-405-8115 Nella DeCesare............239-919-0933SunTrust Bank Coconut Point Public Schools, Inc. Advertising & Marketing Advertising & MarketingDonna Zielinski ..........239-908-5541 Marshall Bower...........239-337-0433Finance & Insurance Non-Profit/Community Organization Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza WCR Women’s Council of Allison Shea.................239-948-6697 Realtors Bonita SpringsSWFL Metsquerade The Lock Up Self Storage Restaurants Adrienne Meijer..........239-273-0037 Karin Petrocelli 239-322-2110 Ryan Litterini Non-Profit/Community OrganizationsNon-Profit/Community Organizations 239-908-0789 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Moving / Storage Lindsay Chapman........239-317-3200 West Bay ClubSylvan Learning Tourism & Travel Barbara Alderson ........239-444-2360Denise DeFreh.............239-275-1130 The Neapolitan Pizza Company of Community AssociationEducation SW Florida, Inc John Wysseier..............239-834-9183 Restaurants 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 45

ADVERTISING Dealer’s Greatest Assets, Inc.& MARKETING 24301 Walden Center Drive,AdSource Suite 1021415 Panther Lane Bonita Springs, FL 34134Naples, FL 34109 David WinterlingMary Shallies 410-456-9328239-495-0007 [email protected]@adsource.us East Commerce Solutions, Inc.Dex YP 22 Morris Lane17210 Caloosa Trace Circle East Providence, RI 02914Estero, FL 33967 Don KaneChuck Smith 800-527-5395239-220-7077 [email protected]@dexmedia.com eastcommercesolutions.comeBella Magazine9015 Strada Stell Court, Unit 104 J.R. Evans Engineering, P.ANaples, FL 34109 9351 Corkscrew Road #102Sharon Hood Estero, FL 33928239-598-0961 Pam [email protected] 239-405-9148 [email protected] Life MagazineP.O. Box 581 Office DepotEstero, FL 33929 8004 Mediterranean DriveGary Israel Estero, FL 33928239-287-4246 Bridget [email protected] 239-495-8686 [email protected] Spotlight News MagazineP.O. Box 1946 Partin Professional Services, LLCBonita Springs, FL 34133 5551 Luckett Road, B23Peter O’Flinn Fort Myers, FL 33905239-204-2013 Gini [email protected] 239-877-7142 [email protected] at Bonita Springs You can find sculptures and art all around Estero.28440 Old US 41 Road, #6 PaychexBonita Springs FL 34135 TLC Marketing Hot Works Estero BUSINESS & 3860 Colonial Blvd. #200Rosi Haller & Creative Services Fine Arts Show PROFESSIONAL Fort Myers, FL 33966239-455-6200 9148 Bonita Beach Road, Ste. 201 P.O. Box 1425 Karen [email protected] Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Sarasota, FL 34230 SERVICES 239-595-2224 Trish Leonard Patty Narozny [email protected] Daily News & Banner 239-405-8115 941-755-3088 Atilus1100 Immokalee Road [email protected] [email protected] 28440 Old 41 Rd., Unit 9 Photography by David MichaelNaples, FL 34110 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 20455 Foxworth CircleRobin Lankton WBN Marketing LLC AUTOMOTIVE Zach Katkin Estero, FL 33928239-263-4893 6214 Trail Blvd 239-362-1271 David Michael Di [email protected] Naples, FL 34108 Coconut Point Honda [email protected] 239-947-0746 Nella DeCesare 22240 S. Tamiami Trail photographybydavidmichael@Nuf Media 239-919-0933 Estero, FL 33928 Best Popcorn Company780 5th Avenue, Suite 200 [email protected] Jeries Nsheiwat 2655 64th St SW comcast.netNaples, FL 34102 239-947-8000 Naples, FL 34105Dale Ward ARTS & jnsheiwat@ Sharon Kurgis Robert Half239-220-4370 ENTERTAINMENT 239-571-3761 9530 Market Place Road, #[email protected] coconutpointhonda.com [email protected] Fort Myers FL 33912 Center for the Arts Matthew GrenzyPlatinum Media Services of Bonita Springs Estero Bay Chevrolet, Inc. Bonita Video 239-985-2230of SW Florida, Inc. 21600 Old 41 10640 Chevrolet Way 19724 Maddelena Circle [email protected] Winterview Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Estero, FL 33928 Estero, FL 33928Naples, FL 34109 Stevan Stanisic Charles Winton Antonio Correia Shikany’s Bonita Funeral HomeSharon Van Rite 239-495-8989 239-908-2600 239-404-3377 28300 Tamiami Trail South239-591-3323 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bonita Springs, FL [email protected] William & Elizabeth Shikany Everglades Wonder Gardens Sponge Spa Car Wash Castle Management, LLC 239-992-4982Presstige Printing P.O. Box 822 15971 S. Tamiami Trail 21101 Design Parc Lane [email protected] Harmony Park Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34133 Fort Myers, FL 33912 Estero, FL 33928Bonita Springs FL 34135 Janet Martin George Sisti Greg Franks T-Mobile Store 4055Bob Weidenmiller 239-992-2591 239-689-4650 239-444-6250 22921 Lyden Drive239-989-2867 jmartin@ flmanager@ [email protected] Estero, FL [email protected] Kisan Chhotalal evergladeswondergardens.com spongespacarwash.com Cummings & Lockwood, LLC 239-738-8818Sign A Rama 8000 Health Center Blvd., [email protected] BayShore Road Fred Astaire Dance StudioFort Myers, FL 33917 of Bonita Springs Suite 300 The UPS Store – EsteroBruce & Darlene Vanderveen 25221 Chamber of Commerce Dr. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 21301 S. Tamiami Trail #320239-791-8810 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Howard Hujsa Estero, FL [email protected] Oleksandra Datsyk 239-390-8068 Richard & Kevin Coolen 239-949-9680 [email protected] 239-948-1900 [email protected] [email protected] www.EsteroChamber.org

COMMUNITY LAI Construction Since 1994 ASSOCIATION Management, Inc. Veterinarians recommend that pets do much betterCorkscrew Woodlands Assn., Inc. 9911 Corkscrew Road, Suite 202 when kept in a calm and quiet environment.21600 Corkscrew Woodlands Blvd. Estero, FL 33928Estero, FL 33928 Richard Losee They are less anxious, less stressed and happier!Tim Fisher 239-405-6888239-992-3401 [email protected] Your pet’s happiness is my [email protected] LeeCorp Homes, Inc. I offer superior, kennel-free boarding in my home,Diamond Oaks Village 20251 S. Tamiami Trail or personalized pet sitting in your home.24110 S. Tamiami Trail Estero, FL 33928Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Phil & Jan Lee Specialized services and Vet Tech Experience.Karen Dujka 239-498-2220239-676-1259 [email protected] For more information: 239-455-3222 • [email protected]@ugoc.com Monarch Builders References from clients, veterinarians andFountain Lakes Community of SW Florida, Inc. groomers available upon request22201 Fountain Lakes Blvd. 24551 Production Circle, # 6Estero, FL 33928 Bonita Springs, FL 34135Michael Towns Chad Kocses239-495-3556 239-560-5524michaeltowns@ [email protected] towneproperties.com NM Development Group, LLC 225 Banyan Blvd., #240Villages at Country Creek Naples, FL 3410221180 Country Creek Drive Al MoscatoEstero, FL 33928 239-234-5941Chuck Hunkins [email protected] [email protected]@comcast.net No Worry Plumbing LLCWest Bay Club 20301 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd.,4606 West Bay BoulevardEstero, FL 33928 Suite 118 #57Barbara Alderson Estero, FL 33928239-444-2360 David & Laurie [email protected] 239-287-2334 [email protected] COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY Oakbrook Properties, Inc 24880 Burnt Pine Drive, # 8IPartnerMedia Bonita Springs, FL 3413428200 Old 41 Road, Suite 204 Ned DewhirstBonita Springs, FL 34135 239-992-5529Randy Mitchelson [email protected]@ipartnermedia.com Rockford Construction 9990 Coconut Road, Suite 375 CONSTRUCTION Estero, FL 33928 & REMODELING Danielle O’Brien 239-217-3487CFS Roofing Services, LLC dobrien@12120 Amedicus LaneFort Myers, FL 33907 rockfordconstruction.comFrancis Podraza239-561-2600 Rocky Top V, [email protected] 16301 Innovation Lane Fort Myers, FL 33913D.R. Horton Benjamin Barile10541 Benjamin C Pratt/ 941-548-7709/ 423-585-7931 cell [email protected] Six Mile Cypress PkwyFort Myers, FL 33966 Stock DevelopmentRegina Toops 2647 Professional Circle, #1201239-225-2600 Naples, FL [email protected] Claudine Witzel 239-592-7344EnviroStruct, LLC cleger-wetzel@26711 Dublin Woods CircleBonita Springs, FL 34135 stockdevelopment.comJeff Maas239-494-5700 Storm Shield, [email protected] 19751 N Tamiami Trail North Fort Myers, FL 33903Gates Construction Keith Albanito27599 Riverview Center Blvd., 239-491-7002 [email protected] #205Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Wright Construction GroupBridget Tembley 5811 Youngquist Road239-593-3777 Fort Myers, FL [email protected] Chris Campbell 239-481-5000 [email protected] 2018 Estero Chamber of Commerce 47

EDUCATION: Axa Advisors Estero Village Hall Arc Circle of Life Family 9530 Marketplace Road, Ste. 101 Spinal CareEstero Historical Society Fort Myers, FL 33912 Smartchoices Healthcare Ft. Myers Regional Partnership 26731 Dublin Woods Circle, Ste. 2P.O. Box 1314 Colin Feng 19634 Tesoro Way Lee County’s Economical Bonita Springs, FL 34135Estero , FL 33929 239-770-1501 Estero, FL 33967 Development Office Drew Montez ClarkJean Pryal [email protected] Barbara Saxton 2201 Second Street 239-200-7248239-498-5296 239-301-0295 Fort Myers, FL 33901 [email protected]@esterohistoricalsociety.com Baird [email protected] Jim Moore Rebecca Ross 239-338-3161 Associates In MedicineEstero Speech and Language 239-541-9090 State Insurance USA LLC [email protected] and Surgery Services, LLC [email protected] 4450 Camino Real Way [email protected] 9250 Corkscrew Road, #7 Fort Myers, FL 33966 Estero, FL 339289990 Coconut Road, Suite 332 East & Greenwell Allstate Blake Chapman Lee County Elections Office Jennifer HildebrandEstero, FL 33928 20321 Grande Oaks Shoppes, #308 239-567-9992 2480 Thompson Street 239-498-4979Kristi-Leigh Lyon Estero, FL 33928 [email protected] Fort Myers, FL 33901 [email protected] Jeff East Vicki [email protected] 239-434-7877 SunTrust Bank Coconut Point 239-533-8683 Audiology & Hearing Care [email protected] 3501 Vanderberg Way [email protected] of SWFLFlorida Gulf Coast University Estero, FL 33928 24810 Burnt Pine Drive, Suite 210501 FGCU Blvd. South FineMark National Bank Donna Zielinski Lee County Sheriff’s Office Bonita Springs FL 34134Fort Myers, FL 33965 & Trust 239-908-5541 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. Dr. Darlene BallewTifarah Pardue 10010 Coconut Road [email protected] Fort Myers, FL 33912 239-221-0610239-590-1056 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Morgan Bowden [email protected]@fgcu.edu Dallas Revord Ted Todd Insurance 239-477-1010 239-405-6700 10020 Coconut Road, #144 [email protected] Autumn Leaves EsteroSylvan Learning [email protected] Bonita Springs, FL 34135 22900 Lyden Drive10011 Estero Town Commons Ted Todd Lee County Visitor & Estero, FL 33928 First Citizens Bank 239-561-1100 Convention Bureau Margaret Wilson Place, Unit 107A 13525 Bell Tower Drive [email protected] 2201 Second Street, #600 239-221-6120Estero, FL 33928 Fort Myers, FL 33907 Fort Myers, FL 33901 [email protected] DeFrehn Cindy Cedeno Titan Financial Tamara Pigott239-275-1130 239-390-5282 6150 Diamond Centre Ct., #603 239-338-3500 Bonita [email protected] [email protected] Fort Myers, FL 33912 [email protected] Health Center Mark Cangiano 3501 Health Center Blvd. ENVIRONMENTAL Florida Blue 561-213-3900 Village of Estero Bonita Springs, FL 34135 SERVICES 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive [email protected] 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle Sara McCallum, CEO Estero, FL 33928 Estero, FL 33928 239-949-6115GMS Smart Solutions Meredith Viskovic Valley National Bank Steve Sarkozy [email protected] Alhambra Lane 239-494-3460 7996 Mediterranean Drive 239-221-5035Bonita Springs, FL 34134 meredith.viskovic@ Estero, FL 33928 [email protected] Care Right, Inc.Gene Montenieri Kaci Carter P. 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