Now, more than ever, Southwest Floridians are counting their blessings, and Norman Love Confections offers sweet ways to share love and gratitude during the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition to fall-themed desserts, Norman Love Confections offers a limited number of freshly baked holiday pies during the Thanksgiving season including Pumpkin Pie with vanilla Chantilly; Apple Pie [...]
Better Together and Estero Church are partnering to host a community job and resource fair in Estero on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The church-based job fair not only connects job seekers with local employers who are ready to hire, but also provides resources to facilitate stronger connections and more hires. Participating employers include Amazon, BrightStar Care, [...]
Hole Montes Shareholder Barry E. Jones, P.E., has been named to the Village of Estero’s newly formed Planning, Zoning and Design Board. Jones, who has 28 years of experience in civil engineering, has served on the Estero Design Review Board for six years, chairing the body for the previous three years. The Planning, Zoning and Design Board combines Estero’s previous Design Review Board with its Planning and Zoning Board. The Planning, [...]
Thanksgiving is a time for counting blessings, and Norman Love Confections offers the sweetest way to give thanks during this Thanksgiving holiday. Norman Love Confections features traditional fall-themed desserts that are the perfect ending to a holiday meal. A limited number of freshly baked holiday pies and desserts are available during the Thanksgiving season including [...]
A limited number of tickets remain for the Voices of Hope Gala, an inaugural fundraising event on March 28 that will support Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. The Voices of Hope Gala is the Foundation’s first major fundraiser and will feature dinner, entertainment and a live auction. Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocates also [...]
Volunteers of America, the non-profit parent organization of Cape Coral’s Gulf Coast Village, is now accepting reservations and offering signup incentives at The Colonnade of Estero, a brand-new senior retirement community and the first full-service, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Estero. Choose from more than a dozen spacious apartment home floor plans in the [...]
It’s the season of giving, and Norman Love Confections is offering Southwest Florida the sweetest way to give thanks during this Thanksgiving holiday. A limited number of freshly baked holiday pies and desserts from Norman Love Confections are available during the Thanksgiving season including Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Chocolate Pecan Tart with Chocolate Cream, Apple [...]
Tickets On Sale Now for Touring Skating Spectacular Fort Myers Families Set to Experience the Entire Story of Frozen On Ice Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, announces it will bring the Academy Award-winning and No. 1 animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, to a hometown near [...]
New and Innovative Show Concept Utilizes State-of-the-Art Technology and Visually Immersive Performance Elements Tickets for All-New Show Coming Sept. 21-23 to Southwest Florida On Sale Now Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party brings the magic closer to fans than ever before through dynamic and immersive moments that take place on the ice, in the [...]
Just in time for Father’s Day, Norman Love Confections has unveiled its Father’s Day Gourmet Snack Box, available for a limited time at Norman Love Confections’ Chocolate Salons in Fort Myers, Naples and Estero and online at www.normanloveconfections.com. Treating dad to the ultimate indulgence, the Father’s Day Gourmet Snack Box includes eight gourmet snacks: chocolate golf [...]
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has announced sponsors for the organization’s sixth annual Breaking Par at Grandezza Gala & Golf Tournament in April. UPS is the CEO Academy Program sponsor. The CEO Academy, JA’s flagship program, is a weeklong, business school summer camp for rising high school juniors and seniors that’s held at Florida Gulf Coast University. [...]
Feld Entertainment Inc. has announced that tickets are now on sale for “Disney On Ice,” a wildly popular family-friendly show returning to Germain Arena in April. Tickets start at $20 and are available through Germain Arena and Ticketmaster (fees may apply). “Disney On Ice Presents Reach for the Stars” combines the talent of world-class ice [...]
Stevens Construction has completed an expansion and renovation of Estero United Methodist Church, announced Mark Stevens, company president. Completed via the construction management delivery method, Stevens Construction provided pre-construction services which resulted in $80,000 of savings due to value engineering recommendations. Located at 8088 Lord’s Way in Estero, the project included extensive site improvements with [...]
Tickets, sponsorships now available for two-day fundraising event Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s sixth annual Breaking Par at Grandezza Gala & Golf Tournament in support of the community’s future CEOs and business leaders. The two-day event will run from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 22 at [...]
More than 135 of the best synchronized skating teams in the Eastern Region will compete in Lee County for the U.S. Figure Skating 2018 Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships, taking place Jan. 17-20 at Germain Arena in Estero. This is Lee County’s first time hosting the championship event, which is expected to draw more than [...]
Western Global Airlines is continuing to operate relief flights to Puerto Rico, carrying emergency supplies in huge quantities aboard its wide body MD-11 freighters. Each flight delivers approximately 200,000 lbs. of supplies such as food, water and equipment. Two of its relief missions were flown out of Miami to BQN airport in Puerto Rico (Rafael Hernandez Airport) [...]
Western Global Airlines’ CEO and Founder, Jim Neff, is pleased to announce the appointment of General Brooks L. Bash as President. Headquartered in Estero, Florida, Western Global Airlines (WGA) is a leading US DOT certificated FAA part 121 all-cargo airline with worldwide coverage which owns and operates a fleet of 13 wide body freighters with [...]
Saturday, July 22 Grand Opening Celebration to include a visit from Estero Fire Department Dunkin’ Donuts is now open at the Shoppes of Grand Oak, 20290 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd. in Estero. To celebrate the opening of the new Dunkin’ Donuts, the restaurant will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 22 [...]
Lee County will host the National High School Gymnastics Association (NHSGA) Senior Showcase Invitational, taking place Friday, May 19, to Saturday, May 20, at the Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. The invitational will bring 12th-grade female gymnasts from across the country to Southwest Florida to compete for individual and team titles on [...]
Lee County will host the USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Florida Level 1-10 State Championships April 1-2 at Estero Recreational Center, located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. in Estero. The meet will bring gymnasts from around the state to compete in Lee County. Last year’s event attracted more than 500 out-of-town sports visitors to Lee [...]
Stevens Construction has been awarded the construction management services of an expansion at Estero United Methodist Church, located at 8088 Lord’s Way St. in Estero, announced Mark Stevens, company president. The project includes extensive site improvements with new and reconfigured parking to accommodate 202 paved spaces and enhanced landscaping. Stevens Construction is adding 12,957 square [...]
Two-day fundraising event to be held April 22-23 Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida will host the fifth annual Breaking Par Gala & Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 22 through Sunday, April 23 at The Club at Grandezza, located at 11481 Grande Oak Blvd. in Estero. The two-day event includes a gala dinner at 5:30 p.m. [...]
Like many love stories, some pairs just blend together perfectly. This Valentine’s Day, Norman Love Confections introduces some of the chocolate world’s most compatible and delectable gourmet chocolate flavor combinations in its 2017 Valentine’s Day Collection, Perfect Pairs. The lineup of flavor pairings are Strawberry Banana, Lemon Raspberry, Peaches and Cream, Raspberry Champagne, Chocolate Vanilla [...]
Grand prize winner receives $10,000 In celebration of the New Year, Around the Clock Fitness has launched its annual 90-Day Body Transform Challenge, a three-month, community-wide fitness challenge, which awards $10,000 to the grand prize winner. Registration is available now through Jan. 31, and participants can begin the 90-day challenge anytime between Jan. 1 and [...]
A taste of holiday traditions is captured inside this year’s Norman Love Confections Holiday Collection gift boxes. The 2016 limited-edition collection features 10 seasonal flavors including Candy Cane, Cranberry Apple Biscuit, Pumpkin Pie, Mint Patty, Linzer Cookie, Cup O’ Cheer, Mulled Cider, White Christmas, S’mores and Gingersnap. The limited-edition collection is now available online at [...]
Norman Love Confections has created a line of Signature Collection pastries as well as seasonal pastries that are now available in Norman Love Confections’ Southwest Florida Chocolate Salons. Fresh baked daily from scratch, the artisan pastries in the Signature Pastry Collection include Fruit Tart, Raspberry Dome, Tiramisu and Caramel Tower. In addition, Norman Love Confections’ [...]
Norman Love Confections is observing Breast Cancer Awareness month, offering the community a sweet way to raise breast cancer awareness and support those who are currently fighting against breast cancer. During the month of October, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each limited-edition breast cancer awareness-themed cupcakes and cookies will benefit 4 [...]
Lee County Sports Development announces that Lee County will host USA Badminton’s 2016 U.S. Masters Championships from Wednesday, Sept. 14, to Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Estero Community Park Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. The four-day tournament will showcase a variety of events, including men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles, with [...]
Naples Soap Company is opening a new location at Coconut Point Mall, located at 23191 Fashion Drive, Suite 102, in Estero. The store’s grand opening will take place Saturday, Sept. 3, and will feature product samples, product demonstrations, complimentary hand treatments and more for shoppers to enjoy. With stores located along Florida’s west coast from Destin [...]
Creighton Construction recently completed this new 7-Eleven store at Estero Parkway and Three Oaks in Fort Myers. Creighton Construction has completed the construction of two new 7-Eleven convenience stores and gas stations, one in Fort Myers, Florida and another in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over the past couple of years, Creighton Construction has built [...]
Photo by Eric Levin Lee County will host the USA Netball 2016 National Championship on the weekend of Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, at the Estero Community Park Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. in Estero. The Opening Ceremony will commence on Saturday with a uniform parade at 8:30 a.m., followed [...]
Pavese Law Firm partner Christina Harris Schwinn will provide an employment law update on Friday, June 24 during the 2016 Hot Topic Seminar, hosted by Southwest Florida Chapter of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and Association of Government Accountants (AGA). The event will begin at 8 a.m. and will take place at Embassy Suites Fort [...]
Lee County will host the National High School Gymnastics Association (NHSGA) Senior Showcase Invitational May 20-21 at the Estero Recreation Center in Estero. The facility boasts 19,000 square feet of floor space, making it an optimal venue for gymnastics and floor events. The event brings approximately 500 room nights to Lee County and a direct [...]
Internationally acclaimed chocolatier Norman Love will open a new state-of-the-art chocolate and dessert salon in the Terra Design Center at 13211 McGregor Blvd. in Fort Myers. Scheduled to open in summer 2016, Norman Love Confections’ Fort Myers-McGregor Chocolate Salon will offer the company’s award-winning ultra-premium, handcrafted chocolates, as well as specialty desserts, artisanal baked goods, [...]
To celebrate Easter, chocolatier Norman Love Confections and jeweler Mark Loren Designs are teaming up and hiding 36 “EGGStraordinary” prizes throughout Lee and Collier counties including two GOLD eggs with “EGGStra” special prizes inside. During the week before Easter, March 19-27, prize bags from Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs will be placed throughout [...]
First love is often described as the one you never forget. With that in mind, Norman Love Confections is bringing back ten favorite Norman Love Signature flavors from years past to create the First Love Collection for Valentine’s Day 2016. The limited-edition First Love Valentine’s Day Collection features 5 Spice, Lime, French Silk, Gianduja, Crema [...]
Southwest’s Florida newest Jason’s Deli location opens on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 16451 Corporate Commerce Way in Fort Myers. Known for serving foods prepared with natural, fresh ingredients, Jason’s Deli at Gulf Coast Landings’ 5,330-square-foot restaurant supports a natural atmosphere with updated surroundings, such as a salad bar now featured in the front of the [...]
‘Tis the season for giving, and Norman Love Confections is offering valuable prizes during its Rockin’ Stocking holiday giveaway. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 23, the elves at Norman Love Confections will randomly insert valuable prize vouchers into Norman Love Confections’ 15-piece, 25-piece or 50-piece Signature Holiday Gift Boxes sold in Norman Love Confections’ Fort [...]
Premeasured cookie kits for gourmet baking at home available in four delicious flavors Award-winning pastry chef, Norman Love of Norman Love Confections, has created a new cookie kit for gourmet baking at home, which is as simple to use as its name: Stir, Bake, LOVE. In time for holiday baking with ease, Norman Love Confections [...]
Lee County is hosting the Gulf Coast Showcase at Germain Arena in Estero, bringing 16 college basketball teams from across the U.S. to compete in men’s and women’s brackets. The men’s tournament will take place Nov. 23 through Nov. 25, followed by the women’s tournament Nov. 27 through Nov. 29. All teams play three games [...]
Capturing all the favorite flavors of the holidays, Norman Love Confections introduces its 2015 holiday collection. Customers can preorder now, and the collection is available for purchase online and in stores Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, 2015. Norman Love Confections’ special-edition holiday collection features white, milk and dark chocolate confections and truffles with 10 artisan-designed [...]
Norman Love Confections is observing Breast Cancer Awareness month with a special promotion, offering the community a sweet way to raise breast cancer awareness and support those who are currently fighting against breast cancer. During the month of October, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each limited-edition pink heart gift box will [...]
GMA Architects and Planners recently completed construction of a 6,340-square-foot tenant improvement for Gulfshore Pediatric Dentistry located at 9921 Corkscrew Rd. in Estero, Florida. Working with Drs. Sammons and Tarver, GMA developed a playful beach and undersea motif throughout the public areas providing a cheerful distraction for the young patients and their families. Two separate [...]
