Archive for June, 2010

Estero Chamber honors two during luncheon

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Two people accepted awards at today's Estero Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Estero.

Apple fans get their hands on the new iPhone 4

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

ESTERO, Fla- Apple addicts are buying up the new iPhone 4 at the Coconut Point Mall and stores around the country.

‘An Evening of Flamenco’ canceled due to low ticket sales

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The REE Corporation, a Fort Myers Corporation involved in Trade Shows, Expos and Event Planning, announced today that due to low ticket sales 'An Evening of Flamenco' scheduled for this coming Friday, June 25 at Three Oaks Banquet & Conference Center in Estero has been canceled.

South Lee fire departments hosting Explorer Cadet Academy

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The Bonita Springs, Estero and South Trail Fire Departments will host a fire Explorer Cadet Academy today and tomorrow.

Life is grand: Lee County’s PACE gets ready for Love That Dress;…

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

We really, really love that dress: More than 600 women swarmed the Embassy Suites in Estero for last year's inaugural Love That Dress event, snapping up one another's gently used dresses and accessories and raising more than $30,000 for Lee's PACE Center for Girls.

Canadian billionaire’s suit over Miromar Development’s dealings heads to court

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

ESTERO - A Canadian billionaire is suing his ex-wife and former business partner, alleging theya re shutting him out of Estero-based Miromar Development and have siphoned at least $10 million in questionable loans and payments.

The lost straw: Commissioners vote against putting Estero cityhood to ballot

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Estero residents will not have a chance to support or reject the notion of cityhood in a straw poll in November.

Estero Newcomers Club to tour Miromar Design Center

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

The July Estero Newcomers Club luncheon meeting will be held July 15 at Miromar Design Center.

Historic Haldeman House, Boomer Cottage in Bonita escape the bulldozer - for now

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

A June 18 inspection did not find any physical improvement to the Haldeman House and Boomer Cottage, which were condemned in April.

Strong thunderstorm damages mobile homes in Bonita Spring

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

The remains of Barry Hatch's roof is seen here wrapped around a tree. A storm swept through Bonita Springs early Sunday evening causing the damage at Southern Pines mobile home park.