Let me get straight to the point. I want to wish everyone in our Village, from our mayor and village council, village manager and staff, to Estero business owners and every Village of Estero resident (both year-round and seasonal), a very happy and prosperous New Year!
Secondly, I would like to congratulate our entire staff and thank our contributing writers, graphic designers, story subjects, advertising partners, production partners and our loyal readers as I celebrate 10 years of owning and publishing Estero Life Magazine! We have actually been publishing since 2010; however, I acquired the magazine in 2016 and protected our Southwest Florida market, rebranding as Estero Life Magazine. It has been one of the great joys of my life!
Our January issue is typically the favorite for our faithful readership as this is the month that contains our annual Economic Outlook. This year will be no exception as we again look to the near future and answer the many questions our residents have on their minds about our area and community. In “Aiming for Advancement,” we cover regional growth such as the origins of incoming new residents, an update on the terminal expansion project at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and the expansive renovations of the South County Regional Library on Three Oaks Parkway…