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Lifestyle Magazines are the premiere publications in Weston, Parkland, Coral Springs, Las Olas and Estate homes (covering West Davie, Southwest Ranches, Hawks Landing and Plantation Acres) and are often referred to as the “Ocean Drive’ or “Town and Country Magazine” for these cities. The magazines cater to the high end luxury product lines and services reaching an affluent audience and readers, who have the ability to buy most anything. The magazine’s editorial content features the “who’s who” and those people having the most impact on the community, along with covering the social scene, galas and events where many of those same people gather. The magazines are delivered by direct mail monthly to over 40,000 homes valued in the millions of dollars. They are also being distributed throughout the city at strategic locations, such as Town Centers, Country Clubs, Athletic Clubs and the Resorts & Spas, along with our advertising partners in the city.

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AUGUST 2013 SCHOOL & SPORTS ISSUE : WHO TO WATCH AND WHERE TO WATCH THEM

FGCUGROWS UPTHE BASKETBALL TEAM MADE BIG HEADLINES LAST SPRING.

SO WHAT’S IN STORE THIS FALL?

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A comprehensive approach to higher education

www.fgcu.edu

Science / Technology / Engineering / MathematicsVisual & Performing Arts / Humanities / Music / Education

Health Professions / Business

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From companionship and fun, to comfort and love, your pet is an essential part of your life. We understand this perspective. So when your pet needs emergency medical attention, or your veterinarian recommends specialty care, we are ready to provide services in an ideal, caring environment.

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TRAVEL

10 Get Your Ski On

14 BEST BETS

FEATURES

16 FGCU Men’s Basketball Meet Head Coach Joe Dooley

18 Estero High School: Top Athletes 2013

22 Go Gators? No Gators!

COVER STORY

24 New at FGCU

DINING REVIEW

28 Watch and Eat

SCENE ON SITE

32 Grand Reopening Conservancy of SW Florida

34 Estero Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon

AUGUST 2013contents

PUBLISHER Gary Israel

EDITOR IN CHIEF Michael Koretzky

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Danielle Tarrant

CREATIVE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Melanie Geronemus Smit

ART DIRECTOR Alexander Hernandez

MARKETING

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Dawn Rahicki

EVENTS PLANNER Suzanne Holtermann

WRITERS

BUSINESS STYLE EDITOR Brandon Ballenger

SENIOR WRITERS Ryan Cortes, Laura Cummings Gates

COPYEDITOR Emily Mitchell-Cetti

Kevin Lane, Bruce Turkel

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Laura Cummings Gates

Downtown Photo/Fort Lauderdale,

Dreamfocus Photography

ADVERTISING SALES

Gary Israel

Jill Horowitz

Rona Levenson

Sally Nicholas

Beth Tache

LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS, LLC

CHAIRMAN Gary Press

PRESIDENT Jim Norton

3511 W. Commercial Blvd., Suite 200Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 954.377.9470 | fax 954.377.9418

www.lifestylemagazinegroup.com

©2013 Lifestyle Magazines are published by Lifestyle Media Group, all rights reserved. Lifestyle Magazine

is a monthly advertising magazine. All contents are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without written

consent from the publisher. The advertiser is solely responsible for ad content and holds publisher

harmless from any error.

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ESTEROLIFESTYLEMAG.COM | AUGUST 2013 7

Assisting Buyers, Sellers, Investors & International Clients

www.EsteroHomeSales.com 21105 Design Parc Lane, Suite 3, Estero, FL 33928

It’s about a desired convention… a convention meant to capture the luxury and bliss of the Southwest Florida lifestyle.

If you’re dreaming of beautiful white sand beaches and pristine golf courses in natural preserve settings, you’ve come to the right place.

In our world,SURF& TURFisn’t about cuisine.

Welcome to the Lifestyle.Our featured communities include:

Miromar West Bay Grandezza The Brooks Wildcat Run

Judi GietzenCell: [email protected]

2013 BEAR Executive Secretary2013 WCR District 5 Vice President

2012 President, WCR Bonita Springs-Estero2012 Board of Director Bonita Springs-Estero Board of Directors

2012 Estero Chamber of Commerce Membership Chairman2012, 2011, 2010, 2008-2006 Top Producer Award

2012 WCR Realtor Member of the Year Award recipient2012 WCR Entrepreneur of Year Award recipient

Assisting Buyers, Sellers, Investors & International Clients

Alana ConsoloCell: 239-848-7080

[email protected]

2013 WCR Bonita-Estero VP of Membership2012 WCR Bonita Springs - Estero Community Outreach Chair

2012 WCR Rising Star Award recipient

Owner/Broker Realtor®

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8 AUGUST 2013 | ESTEROLIFESTYLEMAG.COM

HAPPY AUGUST, ESTERO!!

As we head into the ‘Dog Days’ of summer, I hope you enjoyed the many summertime suggestions we made in our July issue. Most are still available this month as we begin to turn our attention to the upcoming new school year.

In this back-to-school issue we are showcasing the numerous positive changes in the area’s schools, from Pinewoods and Three Oaks Elementary to Three Oaks Middle School, Estero High School and Florida Gulf Coast University. The principals of the four Lee County schools update us on what’s new for their facilities, faculty and curriculum.

We also provide you an interesting insight into Estero High School’s Top Athletes of 2013. We are proud of the recognition these fi ne athletes bring to our community. In addition to their athletic successes, they are superb examples of the quality of young men and women we have living here in Estero.

For this month’s cover story our thanks goes to President Wilson Bradshaw for updating us on the FGCU as it enters its seventeenth year. I am sure that you will learn some new and interesting facts about our “hometown” university!

Some of the biggest FGCU news is the new men’s basketball head coach Joe Dooley. Enjoy the coach’s insights as he prepares his team for the upcoming season.

And what would back to school be without the return of college football? Learn about how, when and where local fans of college football gather to cheer their teams to victory, along with links to alumni associations and fans

clubs. We hope we have included your favorite team. We have provided a convenient listing of the televised season openers. May the best teams win!

One location that accommodates sports fans is Miller’s Ale House at Gulf Coast Town Center with its 57 high-def TV screens. We offer you examples of their most popular foods.

All of this and some “best bets” to round out your enjoyment of the Estero “Lifestyle!”

Thanks also to all of our tremendous advertising partners! I’d like to recognize our most recent, joining us this summer: Massage Envy, Key Real Estate, Concept 10 10 Fitness, Lennar, and Estero Family Chiropractic. Please show them and all of our

partners your appreciation for making Estero Lifestyle Magazine available to you.

Finally, thanks to our readers for your support and the many suggestions and comments you make each month. There is additional content on our website, www.esterolifestylemag.com. Please feel free to share with your friends, family and associates.

Until next month, please continue to “Enjoy the Lifestyle!”

GaryGary Israel, Publisher

Estero Lifestyle Magazine

[email protected]

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It’s August in South Florida and many of us have found ourselves in the surf, sun and sand this summer. However, the heat has many summer vacationers longing for the cold crisp air of a picturesque winter wonderland. This winter, ski down the snow-capped slopes of the top

resorts in Europe.The Alps are location to the most world-renowned and well-recognized ski

destinations on the planet. For those looking for a French twist to their ski vacation, Val d’Isère and Méribel are perfect for serious ski enthusiasts. While France is a top ski destination, Austria is quickly growing in popularity thanks to its often lower-priced dining options and legendary après ski scene. Lisa Crawford, Founder & CEO of SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services, highly recommends St. Anton and Mayrhofen as two of Austria’s top ski destinations.

Italian ski resorts have also attracted fun-seeking travelers with their relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere and delectable cuisine. Holidays on Italy’s slopes are unforgettable and repeat bookings to top Italian ski resorts like Sestriere, Courmayeur and Sauze d’Oulx bear testament to that fact.

If you’re looking for world class accommodations and après ski that’s a cut above the rest, the Alps have it all. You’ll fi nd luxurious hotels and chalets in all great resorts, but the most posh resorts like Verbier, Courchevel

Get YourSki On- D E S T I N A T I O N E U R O P E

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and Zermatt are the best places to enjoy the most refi ned après ski, fine cuisine and lavish boutique shopping.

For travelers who believe that bigger is better, take a look at mega ski areas like the Three Valleys (the world’s biggest linked ski area) or Espace Killy. These areas are so large that they have plenty of terrain to suit all abilities within your group or family.

When planning your next ski vacation, it’s essential to know exactly which destination fits your needs and desires. Call the SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services team. We can help you create the perfect personalized trip. Are you looking for a massive linked ski area to clock up the miles, a family-friendly ski resort with world class ski schools and childcare, forgiving ski slopes for beginners, or an epic backcountry

skiing area? No matter what your ideal ski holiday may be, our team can make it happen.

For more information on ski destinations or any other type of customized trip, please contact SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel

& Concierge Services at 954-456-0419/ 866-798-7328 or email Lisa Crawford at [email protected]. You can now also visit Lisa and her team at SitInMySeats at their new offi ce at 1263 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 204 in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

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MIRACLE BASEBALLHammond Stadium at the Lee County Sports ComplexVarious dates

The Fort Myers Miracle will play 12 home games in August as the season winds down. The fi rst will be Aug. 1 against Daytona at 7:05 p.m. The Miracle will face Tampa, Charlotte, Jupiter, Bradenton, St. Lucie, and Palm Beach before closing out the season against Bradenton at home on Sept. 1. For tickets and a full game schedule, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.

MONSTER X TOURGermain ArenaFriday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3

Monster Trucks are coming to Estero as part of the Monster X Tour featuring mud bogs, quad racing and Team KID KJ. Featured performers include Rock Star, Bigfoot, River Rat, Captain USA, and Iron Outlaw. In addition to monster trucks, fans will be treated to high-flying, freestyle motocross and demolition derbies. Pit

Party Passes are free with some ticket packages. For tickets and information, visit www.germainarena.com or www.monsterxtour.com.

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS AND TUESDAY SPECIALSGulf Coast Town CenterTuesday, Aug. 6

This will be the fi nal “Cinema Under the Stars” night at Gulf Coast Town Center. “Escape from Planet Earth” will play on the outdoor screen at 8:30 p.m, and many Town Center restaurants offer Tuesday specials:• Amore Pizza - All You Can Eat

slices for $6• Aurelio’s Pizza - Half price pizza

from 5 p.m.-close• Bar Louie - $1 burgers• Blu Sushi - Extended Happy Hour• Carrabba’s - Flight of 3 red or 3

white wines for $8• Coldstone Creamery - $1 single

scoop• Famous Dave’s - Feed two for $22• Foster’s Grille - Kids eat free with

adult meal purchase• Keys Bar & Grille - Happy Hour &

$5 burgers until 9 p.m.• Miller’s Ale House - Kids eat free• Moe’s Southwest Grill - Free kids

meal with adult meal purchase after 3 p.m.

• Rita’s Ice - Seniors & students, 15 percent off

• Subway – Three footlongs for $13.99

HAVE AN EVENT COMING UP?Email us at [email protected]

AUGUST 2013 BEST BETS

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ABSTRACTS & RAKUCenter for the Arts of Bonita SpringsFriday, Aug. 2

“The Message is Abstract” exhibit opens at the Center for the Arts on Aug. 2, featuring abstracts and nonrepresentational artworks from regional artists. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Also at the Center for the Arts in August, try “Raku & You” on Aug. 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. It’s an evening devoted to the ancient process of Raku, a centuries-old pottery glazing and fi ring process that produces a lustrous fi nish. Learn the history of Raku while glazing a pot, then enjoy a picnic-style meal while the outdoor kiln heats up. For more information, call 239-495-8989, or visit www.artcenterbonita.org.

QUIDAM FROM CIRQUE DU SOLEILGermain ArenaWednesday-Sunday, Aug. 7-11

Cirque Du Soleil’s “Quidam” takes the audience on a young girl’s escape into a world of imagination. Young Zoe is bored and ignored by her parents. Seeking to fill the void, she slides into the world of “Quidam,” where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. For tickets and information, visit www.germainarena.com or www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/quidam.

BUCKLER’S CRAFT FAIRLee Civic Center, Fort MyersSaturday-Sunday, Aug. 10-11

Handmade creations by local and national artists and crafters will be on display and for purchase at the 21-year-old Buckler’s Craft Fair. About 3,000 people are expected to attend this crafting extravaganza featuring decorative floral, homemade fudge and treats, home décor, and more. Admission is $6, with children 12 and under free. For more information, visit www.bucklercraftfair.com.

GREEK FASHION SHOW & KARAOKEMiromar Outlets, EsteroWednesday and Friday, Aug. 14 and 16

Miromar Outlets is hosting its fi rst Greek Fashion Show to welcome FGCU students back to campus. The show will feature the hottest back-to-school trends and fashions from Miromar retailers. It starts at 3 p.m. by the Nike Fountain on Aug. 14. Two days later, Miromar will bring out the mic for a Karaoke Contest in the Restaurant Piazza. The fun starts at 6 p.m. on Aug. 16. The outlet mall is also treating moms to breakfast on Aug. 21. Visit Playland from 10 a.m.-noon for a voucher for a free Danish and coffee from Le Macaron. Find more details on all of Miromar’s events at www.miromaroutlets.com.

BURT AND MEBroadway Palm Dinner TheatreAug. 22-Oct. 5

The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre kicks off its 2013-14 show season with “Burt and Me,” a romantic musical comedy about high school sweethearts, Joe and Lacey. They share a love of basketball and the music of Burt Bacharach. The performance features classics such as “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” and “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” Other shows this season are “Cats,” “Swingin’ Christmas,” “South Pacific,” “Les Miserables,” “The Music Man,” “Mid-Life: The Crisis Musical,” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Tickets are available online at www.broadwaypalm.com or by calling 239-278-4422.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHION SHOW & MORECoconut Point Mall, EsteroSaturday, Aug. 3

Coconut Point Mall will host a Back-to-School Fashion event and fashion show on Aug. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. under the tents by Florida Blue. The event will focus on keeping kids healthy throughout the school year, from showing how to pack a healthy lunch to vision screenings and staying active. Dep. Angelo from the Lee County Sheriff’s Department will make an anti-bullying presentation, and the fashion show will feature the latest back-to-school looks for boys and girls. The mall will also have its monthly Dog’s Nite Out on Aug. 1 and Arts on the Avenue Aug. 16. For more information on Coconut Point events, call 239-992-9966 or visit www.simon.com/mall/coconut-point.

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Greed can be good when it comes to keeping Dunk City on the map. That’s the message from new

Florida Gulf Coast University men’s basketball coach Joe Dooley.

“When you have success, one of two things sets in: complacency or greed. And I think greed is a good thing, provided you want to get better,” Dooley told members of the Tiger Bay Club of Southwest Florida during one of his fi rst speaking appearances for FGCU in June. “We want to be greedy in a positive way, because we’ve tasted success. Now it’s time to move on and grow the program.”

Local fans are expecting big things from Dooley, who was snatched away from Kansas where he was assistant coach for the last decade in one of the most dominant college basketball programs in the nation. The Jayhawks have won their conference championship for the last nine years, captured the NCAA Tournament title in 2008 and fi nished second in 2012.

“Kansas has been the winningest organization in college basketball

during the last seven years, and coach Dooley has been a big part of that,” noted Tiger Bay Club President Ronald Inge, as he introduced him with the title “Mayor of Dunk City.”

Dooley said he welcomes the climate change and the opportunity to lead a young and successful program with a growing national reputation.

“When you think about how far we’ve come in such a short period of time, how far can we go?” Dooley asked. “We’re fi red up and excited about the opportunity.”

FGCU has added some big-name competition to its schedule and may see more television exposure this year as the “hot new school” for basketball. But Dooley says an NCAA tournament appearance is never guaranteed. It will take hard work and maturity.

“It’s not as easy to get to the Sweet 16 as some of these guys might think,” he said. “We’re not going to take things for granted. This is a new year and a new challenge.”

Although coaching changes always bring emotion, none of FGCU’s players transferred. The Eagles have four returning starters, including Chase Fieler, Bernard Thompson, and Brett Comer. Dooley and his staff also have added two transfers: Marc-Eddy Norelia from Tulane and Julian DeBose from Rice University.

“We’ve added two nice pieces, and I think that will really help our program,” he said.

Dooley has kept the highly successful coaching staff of Marty Richter, Michael Fly and Joey Cantens, plus made some additions to accommodate the growing program.

“Those guys haven’t screwed anything up yet,” he joked.

The coach plans to further FGCU’s energetic and entertaining style of play with emphasis on improving rebounds.

“If we can’t stop them, we can’t run,” Dooley said. “The fi rst thing is toughness, and that will come with maturity.”

FGCU will kick off its season by helping Nebraska open its new facility in Lincoln. North Carolina State and South Florida are also on the schedule. Although expectations are high for the 2013-14 season, Dooley says the road to success is traveled one game at a time.

He’s making no public predictions on another Sweet 16 appearance.

“Nebraska’s our opening game, so we’ll worry about Nebraska,” Dooley said. “After that, we’ll worry about the next team. I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself.”

FGCU Men’s Basketball: Meet Head Coach Joe DooleyBy Laura J. Cummings Gates

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While football and basketball may draw the largest crowds, it’s the Estero Girls Cross Country team that outshines the rest when it comes to dominating a sport, both

regionally and at the state level.Coached by Estero High School Athletic Director Jeff

Sommer, these super runners captured the school’s third straight state championship last season. That’s a lot of bling on the dainty, manicured fi ngers of the senior athletes, who now have three championship rings.

“It’s been a nice run,” says a proud Sommer, as the girls presented him and EHS Principal George Clover with their own super-sized rings, marking the three championships. Sommer proudly wears his in place of his wedding band.

“I told my wife, ‘Women are easier to get than a state

championship,’” he jokes. “Winning three in a row is hard to do.”

Not only did his girls go undefeated for the last three years, no other team even came close to threatening their third title. The Wildcats won by a whopping 96 points in Tallahassee.

Sommer credits the team’s dominance to “training like an animal” at 5 a.m. before school begins.

“That sets us apart from the other teams,” says the coach, who preaches the Three D’s: Discipline, Desire and Dedication.

Here we honor some of Estero High School’s Most Outstanding Athletes of 2013 – and for those who are returning, we look ahead.

Estero High School: Top Athletes of 2013A look back at last school year – and a look ahead at this oneBy Laura J. Cummings Gates

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KATY GLADIS SOLIScross country and trackClass of 2013

Standing just 4-feet-9-inches in stature, Katy Gladis Solis has been a mighty endurance runner for the Wildcats. Not only did she make it through high school on as little as four hours of sleep at night, she graduated at the top of her class with a 4.64 GPA.

This fall, she’s heading to Ole Miss on a full athletic scholarship, and she’s studying to become a pediatrician.

Season Highlights: Broke 18 seconds in a 5K at the state cross country meet in 2012, fi nishing in 17:58 for runner-up. Posted a personal best of 10:55 in a two-mile race at the Florida Relays 2013.How do you mentally prepare for meets?

At meets, we’re not the most serious team. Our team is different. We just like goofi ng off before the race and not thinking about it.What keeps you going during tough times, on and off the track?

I keep motivated by having a positive mind and attitude. I have always been short and people have always said I couldn’t do anything because of it, and that drives me to do my best.

BETHANY JENKINScross country, senior

What keeps you motivated to get up and run before dawn?

Looking at my rings and wanting another, as well as the support of my team. I’d love to make it a clean sweep with a win my senior year.Why do you love the sport?

Running clears my head, and it’s a good way to stay in shape, so I can eat. I’m a junk food junkie!Why do you like being a Wildcat?

I like the randomness that happens in the locker room, plus all the support and fun memories I have now.

NICK NATAROfootball tight end/wide receiver, senior

Heading into his senior year, Nick Nataro has already verbally

committed to the University of Arizona, extending his identifi cation as a Wildcat. He plans to visit the campus in July for the grand opening of the university’s new stadium.

Following last year’s season, Estero Football Coach Rich Dombroski left to coach at Immokalee. During his stint at Estero, Dombroski turned EHS’s long-standing losing streak around, taking the team to the playoffs last fall. Golden Gate head coach Mark Jackson is replacing Dombroski next season, and players are hoping to continue their newfound winning record.

Season highlight: Making the playoffs. “We were losing to Lehigh in the fourth quarter. Jason Correll went deep and scored in the last minutes of the game, and the sideline went crazy. We won the game to make the playoffs.”What do you think Coach Jackson will bring to Estero football?

He has a very fast-paced offense. I like his philosophies. He likes to throw the ball a lot.What motivates you to give your all on the fi eld?

My motivation is my ultimate goal of playing college football and eventually in the NFL. I’m just trying to be better this next season and help the team out as much as possible.

MARGENS DESIREbasketball point guard, sophomore

Margens Desire came from a basketball family, picking up the game in second grade. Then tragedy struck, forcing him away from the court for two years. His older brother, Eddie, suddenly collapsed while playing basketball and died at age 17. After that, his distraught father forbade Margens to play.

“I prayed to God that my dad would let me play basketball again,” Margens recalls. “When he said, ‘Yes,’ I was so happy.”

Margens dedicated himself to practicing eight hours a day, making up for lost time. Now he is one of Estero’s top players and is looking forward to a better season, after

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a rebuilding year with a new head coach, Lee Peters.

Peters was the fi rst Boys Basketball coach at Estero from 1987-2000, leading the Wildcats to their only district title in 1998. He hopes to restore Estero basketball to a winning program. How do you think the team will improve next season?

We didn’t really have chemistry this year, but next season, we have guys who hang out with each other and have more chemistry.Favorite team memory?

When I shot a buzzer-beater in summer camp. We were down by two points, and I hit a three.What keeps you at the top of your game?

I practice every day because I want to become better than anyone else.

KYLIE WATERSsoftball catcher/shortstopClass of 2013

Kylie Waters has been on the Varsity Softball team for all four years of high school, becoming captain her sophomore year. As she graduates, she’s headed to Northwood University in West Palm Beach, where she will be assured plenty of playing time. Her future plans include transferring to a Division I school after two years and studying Hospitality Management.Season highlight?

Hitting an inside-the-park home run against South Fort Myers – we killed them. I was at-bat right before

I got hurt and was out for the rest of the season. I drove it down the left fi eld line, it hit the fence, and I was fast enough to get around. It was my fi rst home run.Who are your role models in the sport?

Jackie Traina and Amanda Josie. They were seniors my freshman year, when our team was the best. I played against Jackie and hit off her, and I caught for Josie. I’ve also been able to play with some of my best friends.Why do you love the sport?

I’m in love with the game. If I am having a bad day, I go there and I forget all about everything else that’s going on. I’m gonna bust my butt no matter what.

CAYLIN CASE & CHRISTINA GLASEvolleyball, juniors

The Estero volleyball team recorded a strong season, with many of the top players returning as seniors next year. They made it to the district championship and lost a heartbreaker against Lemon Bay.

“It was pretty upsetting when the season ended,” says Christina Glase, who will return as a senior. “It was so close of a game, it was hard to move on without the win. But I’m looking forward to next season.”

Favorite team memory: A team trip to play in Sarasota before heading to Busch Gardens for some fun and bonding. “We laughed so much on the ride up there,” Case says.

What keeps you going during

tough times? Caylin: “I have my sister (Kendall)

on the team. She defi nitely shined this year, and I’m so proud of her. She is my best friend, and she is always there for me.”

Christina: “My motivation comes from my teammates and coaches and from love of the game.”

RYAN KEEGANbaseball shortstop, senior

Following the 2011-12 season, Estero lost 10 graduating seniors. Last season was a rebuilding time, with a group of talented sophomores, like Ryan Keegan, stepping up. The team surprised by making a run to the state championship game.

Coach Frank Turco led the Wildcats to a 75-12 record in the three years before his seniors left. Now he has demonstrated his talent for team rebuilding.

Estero faced Ponte Vedra during the fi nal week and lost. It wasn’t a fairy tale ending for this Cinderella story, but the Wildcats brought a winning streak into the title game.Favorite team memory?

We took a road trip to Orlando last year and played two games against teams that were really good and beat both of them. The downtime in the hotel gave us time to spend together off the fi eld.What do you admire most about Coach Turco?

Coach Turco defi nitely knows what he’s talking about. He can relate to every one of us in some way.

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Go Gators? No Gators!When it comes to college football, Estero goes MidwesternBy Laura J. Cummings Gates

As we kick off college football season, alumni and fans will fl ock to local sports bars for the big games. While Florida schools have a following here, it’s the Midwestern schools of the Big Ten that really draw a crowd.

The University of Iowa’s Paradise Iowa Club is one of the largest in the region, with 320 members.

“Our tag line is: ‘From the cornfi elds of Iowa to the beaches of Florida, it’s GREAT to be a Hawkeye!’” says club president Justin McBride. “We get together for every football and basketball game. Our ‘clubhouse’ is RonDao’s Pizzeria in Fort Myers. We have crowds up to 130-plus for some games.”

Six years ago, the Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida adopted RonDao’s as its offi cial game watch location as well. On the rare occasion the two schools play on the same night, Notre Dame takes one side and Iowa gets the other.

“We get the walls just vibrating,” boasts Notre Dame game watch coordinator Dick Schweers.

For the Alabama game last season, Notre Dame packed more than 200 fans into the large back room fi lled with TVs, including one giant screen. RonDao’s owners Gina and Louie Rondao love hosting fan clubs and even opened early for a Notre Dame game against Dublin that aired at 9 a.m.

The Notre Dame Club hosts a student sendoff party for local Notre Dame students on Aug. 10 at a board member’s residence on Fort Myers Beach. The fi rst game of the season is Aug. 31 against Temple.

Southwest Florida Big Ten Alliance

Council

University of Iowa/ PARADISE IOWA CLUB

www.iowaalum.com/paradiseGame watch location: RonDao’s Pizzeria and

Sports Bar, Fort Myers

Northwestern University/ NU CLUB OF NAPLES

www.alumni.northwestern.edu/node/499Game watch location: Shoeless Joe’s Sports

Cafe, Fort Myers

Purdue University/ PURDUE CLUB OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

www.purdueclubofswfl orida.orgGame watch location: Lee Roy Selmon’s, Fort

Myers

University of Michigan/ U-M CLUB OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

www.Umclubswfl .comGame watch location: Tarpon Cove Yacht

and Racquet Club or Jack’s Bait Shack, Naples

Michigan State/ MSU ALUMNI GROUP OF SWFL

www.michiganstateswfl .comGame watch locations: Bokamper’s Sports

Bar, Naples

Penn State University/ PSAA-FORT MYERS CHAPTER

www.psualum.com/chapter/fortmyersGame Watch Location: Bucketts, Fort Myers

Ohio State University/ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BUCKEYE CLUB

www.swfl buckeyes.comGame Watch Location: Fade Away Sports Bar

& Grill, Fort Myers

Indiana University/ IU ALUMNI CLUB-SWFL CHAPTER

www.alumni.indiana.edu/chapters/sw-fl orida

Game Watch Locations: Nick & Stella Pizza Perfecto (Ft. Myers); Bokamper’s Sports Bar

(Naples)

University of Illinois/ ILLINOIS ALUMNI CLUB OF SWFL

www.greaternaplesillini.orgGame Watch Location: Bokamper’s Sports

Bar, Naples

University of Wisconsin/ WISCONSIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

www.uwalumni.comGame Watch Location: Bokamper’s Sports

Bar, Naples

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Ohio State also kicks off its season Aug. 31 with a televised game against Buffalo. Members of the Southwest Florida Buckeye Club will be gathered at Fade Away Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Myers to cheer on their team.

“Our big fall events are our game watch parties for every Ohio State football game,” says club president John Pilarski. “We also have a big tailgate party before we beat Michigan every year!”

This fall, the Buckeyes face Michigan at home on Nov. 30. Be assured, the U-M Club of Southwest Florida also will be gathering to cheer on the Wolverines.

The U-M Club has more than 1,000 members in the region of Collier, Lee and Hendry counties. For game watch parties, they gather at Tarpon Cove Yacht and Racquet Club in Fort Myers and Jack’s Bait Shack in Naples. The local club also organizes speakers, a scholarship dinner and a theater night. During baseball season, the Wolverines will travel south to Estero for a game against Florida Gulf Coast University.

The Northwestern Club of Naples organizes one event in Southwest Florida each month, including an annual tailgate party with Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald in the spring.

All of the local Big Ten clubs also get together several times a year through the Southwest Florida Big Ten Council (which has adopted Notre Dame). The council organizes a Big Ten Night for Miracle Baseball, an annual BBQ, participation in the Edison Festival of Lights and a wine-tasting business mixer.

“We have partnered with FGCU in the past when Big Ten teams come down to play here, and we also have partnered with the Senior Friendship Centers to help deliver food to needy seniors in the community,” says Iowa Club’s McBride, who also organizes the Big Ten Council. “We encourage each Big Ten school to take one month so we can have a full year of coverage.”

Local clubs include university alumni, as well folks who simply feel a connection to the school. They’ll be gathering all over Southwest Florida this fall for camaraderie, philanthropy and game-time fun.

University of Notre Dame/ NOTRE DAME CLUB OF SWFL

http://ndswfl .undclub.orgGame Watch Location: RonDao’s Pizzeria and

Sports Bar, Fort Myers

FLORIDA UNIVERSITIES

Florida State University/ SWFL SEMINOLE CLUB

www.swfl seminoles.comGame Watch Location: MacDaddy’s, Fort

Myers

University of Florida/ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GATOR CLUB

www.swfl orida.gatorclub.comGame Watch Locations: The Edison (Fort

Myers)

University of Miami/ SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ALUMNI CLUB

www.miamialumni.netGame Watch Location: Stevie Tomato’s

Sports Page (Fort Myers)

SEASON OPENERS(TV GAMES)

AUG 29UNLV v. Minnesota - 7 p.m./BTN

Indiana State v. Indiana - 7 p.m./BTN

AUG 30W. Mich v. Michigan St. - 8 p.m./BTN

AUG 31Buff alo v. Ohio St. - 12 p.m./ESPN2

Syracuse v. Penn St. - 3 p.m./ABC or ESPN2Temple v. Notre Dame - 3:30 p.m./NBC

SEPT 2FSU v. Pittsburgh - 8 p.m./ESPN

SEPT 7Florida v. Miami - 12 p.m./ESPN

Cincinnati v. Illinois - 12 p.m/ESPN2 or ESPNUSyracuse v. Northwestern - 6 p.m./BTN

Notre Dame v. Michigan - 8 p.m./ESPN or ABC

SEPT 14Iowa v. Iowa St. - 6 p.m./FS1

Notre Dame v. Purdue - 8 p.m./ESPN or ABCWisconsin v. Az St. - 10:30 p.m./ESPN or ESPN2

Full TV Schedule for College Football:http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2013-14-

college-football-tv-schedule-regular-season-and-bowls/

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New at FGCUBasketball made headlines last school year. So what’s in store this year?By Laura J. Cummings Gates

Florida Gulf Coast University will welcome about 14,200 students to campus this month as fall classes resume at the growing university.

FGCU is heading into its 17th year, and the university has logged much success in its short history. While the formerly double-digit growth rate is intentionally being slowed, student enrollment continues to rise each year, with an even greater bump expected in 2014 – spurred by the Eagles’ NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament success.

“Whatever gets them to our front door is good,” says FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw. “When they come here, they will fi nd a very successful, comprehensive university with great academic programs, great athletic programs and student organizations.”

Along with a new men’s basketball coach – former Kansas Assistant Coach Joe Dooley – FGCU students, staff, and community members will see a few more changes on campus this year.

A new pavilion on the Great Lawn in front of the library will be dedicated next month in honor of military veterans. The American fl ag, Florida fl ag, and POW/MIA fl ag will fl y proudly above the new gathering area at Veterans Pavilion.

“It was student-proposed and student-funded,” Bradshaw says of the $226,000 pavilion earmarked by Student Government. “They have been unwavering in their dedication to get this done.”

Veterans Pavilion is one of many examples of FGCU’s focus on community. Students were also the driving force behind the nationally recognized FGCU Food Forest, a student-run community garden for learning, as well as gleaning fresh produce. Additionally, students support their new campus food pantry by collecting nonperishables at athletic events.

“It provides a much needed source of food when they run out of money and have transient needs,” Bradshaw notes.

No new academic buildings are being built this year, as the university’s chiller plant has reached its capacity. Creative scheduling, including a high percentage of online courses, allows the university to expand academic offerings using its current space, Bradshaw says.

The university has increased the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) by 232 percent over the last four years, outpacing every other

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DID YOU KNOW? » 2010 FGCU graduate Chris Sale

recently signed a 5-year, $32-million contract with the Chicago White Sox (worth up to $60 million with options). He’s among seven FGCU student-athletes who have been drafted into Major League Baseball.

» Since FGCU’s opening in 1997, students have contributed more than 1 million hours of service to community projects and organizations, making it a nationally recognized model.

» FGCU has fi ve LEED-certifi ed buildings (with another pending certifi cation). One building, AB7, has met the strictest requirements of the Green Building Council to become Platinum certifi ed.

» 70 percent of FGCU students take at least one online course each year, making classes more accessible to them while also easing the strain on physical classroom space.

FGCU by the numbers » Opened in 1997 with 2,584 students

» 2013-14 enrollment: 14,200

» Five academic colleges: Arts

and Sciences; Education; Health

Professions and Social Work;

Business; Engineering

» 82 degree programs

» 92 percent of students from Florida

» 1,144 full-time faculty and staff (2012-13)

Source: Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida public university. It also leads the pack in online courses and number of low-socioeconomic status students who earn a bachelor’s degree.

This year, the university is adding 20 new offi ces, remodeling Merwin Hall, and completing a pool for the South Village freshman complex. Another 500-bed residence hall, Eagle Hall, is scheduled to open in Fall 2014.

The university also is welcoming increased funding from the Florida Legislature. Last year’s $5.2 million budget cut has been restored, with FGCU receiving an additional $6.5 million to enhance student success. Those funds will be used to offer more career services and enhance honors programs and the Accelerated Collegiate Experience for high schoolers taking courses at FGCU. The university also has added a transitional doctorate in physical therapy.

Bradshaw says he is pleased with FGCU’s growth, both academically and on the playing fi eld. Last March, he and his wife Jo Anna traveled to New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall to hear FGCU musician Priscilla Navarro perform a solo concert. The following day, they were in Georgia watching both the FGCU men’s and women’s basketball teams win in the Atlantic Sun semifi nals.

The men took home the championship title the next day and went on to make it to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

“People recognize the institution now,” Bradshaw says, “and it’s very gratifying.”

“People recognize the institution now,” Bradshaw

says, “and it’s very gratifying.”

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BY LAURA J. CUMMINGS GATES

WATCH & EATIf you’re looking for a good place to watch a football

game while enjoying quality food at a reasonable price, try Miller’s Ale House in Gulf Coast Town Center. Not only is it a favorite hangout for Florida Gulf Coast University students, it’s also a popular place for family dinners and quick-but-tasty lunches.

“We’re kind of a neighborhood-type feel,” says general manager Jimmy Chico. “We have a value-driven menu with our price points. Everyone likes a good value.”

Nightly dinner specials feature baby back ribs, Maine lobster, prime rib, jumbo shrimp, or mussels for less than $13. Lunch specials start at $4.99 and include gyros, meatloaf, and fi sh-n-chips.

“You can get in and out of here in 20 minutes, get a large portion with a drink and spend less than you would at McDonald’s,” Chico says.

Miller’s Ale House has 57 high-defi nition TV screens with every sports package available. When the FGCU Eagles faced the Florida Gators in the Sweet 16 last March, the Ale House hosted a huge party, setting up a jumbo screen outside with bleachers.

“We set records that day,” Chico boasts.

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OUR FAVORITES01. Zingers

Zingers are the most popular item on the menu. Perfect with one of the Ale House’s 75-plus beers, these boneless chicken wings are hand-breaded, fried, and served with a choice of 12 sauces. Zingers star in four tasty appetizers, including the Zinger Mountain Melt, Zinger Quesadilla, and Zinger Tacos.

02. Cucumber RitaCucumber is mixed into the newest

margarita with Don Julio Tequila, creating a unique and refreshing blend.

03. Live Maine LobsterWednesday’s dinner special is a 1 1/2-pound

Maine lobster served with cole slaw and a baked potato. The fresh-cooked lobster is presented whole with all the utensils to crack out giant chunks of claw meat.

04. Prime RibThursday’s special is a 12-ounce choice cut

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05. OssobucoPerhaps the tastiest dish on the Ale House

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Food, Beer & Wine and Blue-Grass Music prevailed during the ‘preview’ night for the weekend festival honoringthe 21 million dollar expansion on the Conservancy. One of the highlights wasthe screening of a new conservancy fi lm in the Eaton Conservation Hall.

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The Estero Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Luncheonat the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa June 19. The guest speakerwas Dr. H. Shelton Weeks, department chair of Economics &Finance and a Lucas Professor of Real Estate at Florida Gulf CoastUniversity. The event kicked off with the National Anthem sung by Estero Lifestyle Magazine Publisher Gary Israel, followed by a proclamation from Lee County Commissioners Cecil Pendergrassand Larry Kiker. The Chamber named Estero Fire CommissionerDick Schweers as Political Person of the Year and Lee County Economic Development Director Jim Moore as Business Personof the Year. Gene Montenieri was named the Chamber’s new CEOand chairman of the board.

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