Bonita Springs – Lori Nelson and Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson are advocates for downtown Bonita Springs. “We travel a lot, and this is the atmosphere we like,” said Lori Nelson. “Four years ago, we opened Survey Café on Wilson, just off Old 41 because we wanted an intimate coffee shop that reflected the area’s [...]
________________________________ By Chris Griffith chris@swspotlight.com Bonita Springs – There are little miracles and surprises that come to us every day. My most recent miracles have been not only the fact that I have actually been able to keep a few plants alive but that I have been able to [...]
IF You Go Estero Historical Society Appraisal Faire Feb. 23, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info visit www.esterohistoricalsociety.com Estero – In the early morning hours of May 14, 2009, Estero Creek School traveled from Estero’s Highland Avenue to Estero Community Park where Lee County provided space for two historic buildings from Estero’s early history. [...]
Bonita Springs – Dan Griffin of Bonita Springs has personal experience that supports his retirement mission: he believes in veterans and understands their needs. A man of action, he generates fund raising activities to support veterans as his primary retirement activity now that he has permanently located in southwest Florida. The money that he raises [...]
North Naples – Frederick M. Hess, Ph.D., kept the attention of a full house of over 800 Naples Council on World Affairs’ members at each afternoon and evening presentation in Kiney Hall at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in early January. Yet, his topic was not hot off the press, but rather the stodgy [...]
If you want to register an athlete or volunteer: Contact David 239-775-1991. ______________________________ By D.K. Christi dk@swspotlight.com Bonita Springs – Bright and early most winter Saturday mornings Kathy Scott meets her tennis friends in the Bonita Bay parking lot. They will not be playing at their club’s courts though. In a caravan of cars [...]
Bonita Springs – Some animals don’t tolerate people well. This includes eagles and they don’t take kindly to certain human behavior. Michael Kirby, arborist with the City of Bonita Springs, recently spoke with the Spotlight about the City’s Eagle Monitoring Program and steps that residents can take to view them safely. Once on the edge [...]
Blue breakout box: To volunteer or donate or request a cleaning: Visit Bonita Springs – Rick Gallo, owner of Close Watch Services, providing home watch, cleaning and concierge services, believes in giving back to his community. “I can’t write the big checks; but I can give generously of time and talent. I believe that’s [...]
To donate and learn more go to www.centerforgreatapes.org. Wauchula – Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee, Bubbles, was his “little boy,” until Bubbles was no longer a cute infant. Now Bubbles’ adult years are spent at the Center for Great Apes, 120 acres located in the heart of Florida, sixteen miles west of US 27. A dirt [...]
Simplicity is central to this free recovery program based on three healthy meals a day. If You Go: What: Public Information Session Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Where: Community Congregational Church 15300 Tamiami Trail N., Naples When: Sat. Jan. 19, 10:30 am to noon No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins For more info 239-352-0527 www.foodaddicts.org [...]
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