Owners, crew staying busy at the Eagle’s Nest

By PAULETTE LeBLANC pleblanc@breezenewspapers com

Millie Roque and her husband, Yovan Santiesteban, o p e n e d t h e E a g l e ’ s N e s t R e s t a u r a n t a t t h e e n d o f

February Every Friday they host a flea market from 9 a m to 2 p m and on Easter, they welcomed the neighborhood children to an egg hunt, where they could also enjoy cupcakes and face painting

Roque said although her brother owned a restaurant for a long time, the thought of becoming a restaurateur herself had never been a thought before opening the Eagle’s Nest

“This is a new venture for us for being first-timers, we’re doing excellent,” Roque said

Certain they have the best char-broiled steak in town, Roque said she loves coming out from the kitchen to chat with her customers and make sure they’re happy with the food and environment In addition to various cuts of steak, Roque said they serve a whole fried snapper, that has become very popular as well as a Cuban dish they make called, Ropa Vieja

“The cook and crew that I have is fantastic We love all of them,” Roque said

What owning the restaurant has brought to her life, Roque admits, is all the people, which she loves about this adventure

“Everyone already knows me and loves me They hug and kiss me whenever they come in and when they’re going to leave It’s a very family friendly oriented restaurant,” Roque said

The Eagle’s Nest is located at 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia For additional information about the restaurant, please call 239-558-5577 or online visit Eaglesnesteats com

Eagle’s Nest hours are Wednesday through Monday, 7-11 a m , breakfast; Wednesday through Monday, 12-9 p m , lunch and dinner; and Friday and Saturday, 12-10 p m , lunch and dinner

Island youngsters, with their parents and other adults close by, scramble to find eggs during the Easter Egg Hunt at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant on Pine Island.

FEMA thanks the VFW

Over the past few weeks, a FEMA help center for claims and SBA office was set up in the parking lot of Greater Pine Island VFW Post 4353

FEMA has been working with the Pine Island community to simplify the processing of claims and appeals and the SBA has been working to secure loans for those in need

On Monday, April 10, Coordinator Remy Owens and his staff presented a new POW MIA flag and a thank you card to Post Commander Scott Zilch

It is close cooperation like this that is the hallmark of the VFW as it strives to do more for veterans and islanders

For more information about the VFW, call 239283-2277 or visit its website at vfwpost4353 com