Learn about southwest Florida’s vibrant history on November 18
Estero Historical Society takes a deep dive into the vibrant history of southwest Florida with a presentation by Elaine Reed, CEO of Naples Historical Society. Her presentation on Historic Rehabilitation will present a journey through history as she details some of the most fascinating rehabs of historic structures in the area. The event is scheduled on November 18 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse of Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Creek Drive. While many visitors to our area only see southwest Florida as a coastal vacation paradise with beaches and palm trees, it holds a fascinating history [Read More.]
Lee Clerk to host free shredding event at Estero Community Park on November 4
Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes is hosting a free document shredding event to help community members keep their personal information safe. The Big Shred will take place from 12 noon-2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at the Estero Recreation Center located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard. It is a convenient way for citizens to securely dispose of their confidential records. Identity theft is a common problem and occurs when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. Thieves can gather this kind of information through trash, which is why it’s so important to properly dispose of documents. “Identity theft is one [Read More.]
Gulfshore Opera’s GO Divas to perform in Estero on November 5
The GO Divas will perform at 4 p.m., Sunday, November 5 at The Arbor at Lamb of God Church. This will be a benefit concert for the Feed the 5,000 Project. Tickets are available here for $35 and $50. The theme this season is “Divas through the Decades,” a nostalgic program featuring hit songs for great female pop singers from the 60’s to the 90’s – like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Adele and Celine Dion. Enjoy “Stop in the name of Love”, “Killing me Softly”, “You make me Feel”…and others all sung with the Diva’s signature rich vocal harmonies. The [Read More.]
Believe n Books Children’s Book Drive
Join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Believe n Books to provide children’s books to underprivileged children throughout Southwest Florida. They will be gathering new and gently used books for children and young adults from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, September 28, at the LSCO Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center, Suite 190 at Miromar Outlets. To learn more about Believe n Books, visit their website.
Gulfshore Opera to present The Barber of Seville
Gulfshore Opera will present a full-scale production of The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini at 6 p.m., Sunday, February 19, at the Vineyard Hall, Lamb of God Church, 19691 Cypress View Drive. This classic comedy with a playful energy that springs from Rossini’s exuberant music will be presented in a whimsical new production inspired by the art of Antoni Gaudi. Returning stage director Josh Shaw (La Boheme and Bat’s Revenge) is sure to make you laugh with a hilarious original production that includes colorful costumes, sets, and chamber orchestra conducted by Maestro Jorge Parodi. English surtitles are provided to [Read More.]