Bonita Springs – In a time when big box stores are squeezing out the little guy, why start a business that competes with them? Jan David, owner of Tennis “R” Us believes he has something unique to offer. Tennis “R” Us is a locally owned store that offers selection in equipment and salespeople who [...]
Bonita Springs – The colorful murals in Bellissimo Ristorante depict a seaside Italian town and a staircase to an imaginary balcony, decorated with plants. Shiny tabletops invite guests for a full lunch menu that includes pizza. “The previous owners had a following of pizza lovers, and we serve the same New York Style, Brooklyn Oven [...]
Bonita Springs – His parents’ departing words were, “ Come back fast.” Javier Moya at age 15 left for the United States for a better future. He did not come back fast but has stayed to fulfill his dream of owning his own business. Just three months ago, Moya opened Don Pancho’s, a Mexican eatery [...]
If You Go: What: Calusa Ghost Tours Where: Cottage 6, Riverside Park Contact: www.calusaghosttours.com or 938-5342 Bonita Springs –The conch shell and rising smoke were yesterday’s signals to natives in the waters of Estero Bay. Today when the conch shell is heard it is probably John Paeno conjuring up the ghosts of the Calusa, the [...]
Bonita Springs – A feast of sheet music meets the eye at Miller’s Sheet Music & Studios – piano music, method books, vocal, choral and band music, to name a few. The gift selection for musicians is also extensive from band and orchestra instrument accessories to musical gifts and teaching activities and aides. Miller and [...]
Bonita Springs – Bill and Donna Daubmann moved from Springfield, Massachusetts to Bonita Springs eleven years ago to retire. Daubmann, however, missed his two sons who worked by his side in the family Mr. Shower Door business since they were young boys. He wanted an incentive for his sons to join him in Southwest Florida. [...]
Bonita Springs – The Corporate Tuffy name goes all the way back to the 1970’s, but Tuffy in Bonita Springs has only one name these days, Kris Miller. Kris and his wife Annette purchased the business at 27790 S. Tamiami Trail in 2004, representing a marriage of two long-time interests, business and classic cars. “If [...]
Bonita Springs – Moving to a new home is one of those major life events that ranks high on the stress scale. Brenda Bergin has experienced it firsthand. “The move from Boston 11 years ago was a downsizing experience for me,” said Bergin owner of All the Right Moves. “The difficulties of letting go of [...]
Bonita Springs — Sometimes a talent surfaces early in childhood. For one youngster, he enjoyed taking everything apart and putting it back together again since he was about six years old, often fixing whatever it was with one exception. “I was very young and disassembled my mother’s expensive tape recorder to see how it worked” said Chris Lingenfelter. “Let’s just say I had a few extra parts after [...]
Bonita Springs — Wendy Arsenault, is one of a kind. Owner of Southwest Florida Veterinary Specialists and 24-hour Emergency Hospital in Bonita Springs, Arsenault is one of only 225 veterinary cardiac specialists in North America. She is the only one in Southwest Florida. In January, she began offering the community the only fully medically equipped [...]
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