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HAPPY SPRING, ESTERO! That’s right Estero, spring is in the air! And we all know what that means…beaches, boating, baseball and barbeque! Spring Training is in full swing! Visitors and locals alike, converge on Hammond Stadium, Jet Blue Park and Charlotte County Stadium to pay homage to their favorite teams and players and to have a chance to get up-close and personal with them. Read about what the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox have in store for us this month. (On a personal note: I am honored and excited to have auditioned and earned the opportunity to sing the National Anthem for the Twins game on Saturday, March 16 vs. the Pirates and the Red Sox game on Saturday, March 30 vs. the Twins.) March is the month to have funin-the-sun while making a difference in the lives of others. You can “Walk for the Cure” in the Susan G. Komen Walk or bring your pet and participate in the 3rd Annual “Fast and the Furriest” 5K run and 1K walk. Both of these events are held at Coconut Point Mall. Another event you won’t want to miss is the 3rd Annual “BBQ Family Funfest” presented by the Rotary Club of Estero and held at Estero Community Park. There will be great food, tons of fun for kids of all ages and a host of great entertainment, all benefiting local charities. Admission is FREE! Read all of the details in this issue. Come out to support our “home” teams at FGCU! Take your pick from Men’s and Women’s basketball A-Sun Tournament action (hopefully moving on into the NCAA), baseball, softball, tennis or golf. And, don’t forget that the Florida Everblades are in the final month of their regular
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Saucy ribs, dance bands, and creative kids will converge at Estero Community Park on March 23 for the Third Annual BBQ & Family FunFest. This signature fundraising event of the Rotary Club of Estero has grown each year and also incorporates the Estero Festival of the Arts and Rotary’s Day of Smiles. The eight-hour event will feature live entertainment from noon to 6 p.m. from Cahlua and Cream, the Calendar Girls, We Ain’t Right, Dead Letter Society, and Jeffery Lawrence. The Tim McGeary Band returns with its country and acoustic music, having played at the first Estero BBQ Fest two years ago. All entertainers are donating their time to help the Rotary Club raise money to support children’s charities, says entertainment chair Denise Bernardi. Past charities supported by the BBQ Fest include Barbara’s Friends, The Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund, and Children Without and Gift of Life. The Estero Rotary Club also provided several children with free dental care last year through its first Day of Smiles. This year’s Day of Smiles will begin
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just before the BBQ Fest and will involve the RotaKids, a group of third and fourth graders from Three Oaks Elementary. A nurse from the Bonita Community Health Center will show proper handwashing and teeth-brushing techniques, and then the RotaKids will help pack pinto beans and rice for Interfaith Charities of South Lee. “The children love doing anything hands-on,” says Katy Errington, Day of Smiles founder. “We’re trying to teach them the art of helping others.” That’s the mission of Rotary Club. “We started planning immediately after the last BBQ Fest,” says Joe Faerber, Chairman of the Estero Rotary Club. Several local BBQ vendors will vie for first place in the Best Ribs competition. New this year, attendees may vote for their favorite vendor as part of a People’s Choice Award. Corvettes of Naples will be back with their classic cars and will be joined by the Gulf Shore Mustang Club this year. Raffle tickets will be sold throughout the event for six gift baskets. amd the winner will be drawn around 6 p.m.
Students from six area schools will be exhibiting their finest work during the BBQ festival as part of the Estero Festival of the Arts, organized by retired art teacher Beverly MacNellis. Art teachers from Estero High School, Three Oaks Middle School, San Carlos Elementary, Three Oaks Elementary, Pinewoods Elementary and Rayma C. Page Elementary have each selected 20 pieces of artwork to enter for the festival. “The goal is to applaud the creative efforts of our youth, to encourage them and reward them for being different and one of a kind,” MacNellis said. Thanks to sponsorships from the Estero Community Improvement Fund and Extra Space Storage, there will be monetary prizes for top entries this year. Along with the mixed media entries, MacNellis also has arranged for fifth grade students to decorate wooden birdhouses for a special contest recognizing creativity. About 100 uniquely decorated birdhouses will be on display at the festival. “They may use paint, cut paper, sticks, stones, any thing they want,” MacNellis said. “Art allows students to think out of the box. Art allows them to stand alone and be recognized.”
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I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard an overweight person tell me, “I don’t understand, I barely even eat!” Well, let’s assume they’re telling me the truth – and not closet-eating to the point of putting themselves into a sugar coma. Their metabolism is what controls their ability to gain and lose weight. While there’s some truth to certain people being born with a faster metabolism – and genetics does play a part – the metabolism can be trained just like muscles. It can learn to speed up and become a more efficient tool to help you lose unwanted fat. And keep it off. Here’s how… 1. AVOID CRASH DIETS These fad diets are designed to make you lose weight quickly – at the cost of your hard-earned fat-burning muscle. My father used to go on the Atkins diet to lose his 10 pounds, but then he’d always gain it back – and go on another diet. One day I asked him, “Dad, don’t you think if it was a good diet, you wouldn’t have to keep going back on it”? His silence was the answer I was looking for. Crash diets cause you to lose a high percentage of muscle, which will backfire because more muscle is the best way to burn fat. Which leads me to…
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What do you imagine when you hear that ubiquitous saying “The South”? Do you envision Gone With The Wind-era antebellum mansions? Preserved plantations laced with history? Perhaps you can almost hear the slow drawl of the expressions “y’all” and “bless your heart”. After all, those things do capture the nostalgia and charm of the quintessential South. But there are many destinations below the Mason Dixon line that offer world class art, architecture, cuisine and culture sprinkled with just the right dose of Dixie. And that magical combination is especially evident in the cities of Asheville, St. Augustine, Savannah and Charleston. Asheville’s downtown is full of vibrant energy. Street musicians entertain visitors and residents alike. Poetry readings can be heard from local coffee houses. Art galleries dot the streets. The food scene is worth a trip itself, as Asheville is home to the world’s first Foodtopia society. With over 20 farmers markets and
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250 independent restaurants, fresh food is the standard, regardless of price range. A few miles from the city center, as you meander through the mountains, a gorgeous landscape unfolds. The 250 room Biltmore House, America’s largest home, is worth at least one day of your visit. Biltmore’s surrounding resort and gardens comprise one of the most luxurious estates in North America, especially during the Christmas Holidays. Not far from the Biltmore, The Grove Park Inn’s spa is the indisputable leader in spa services. If you are a nature enthusiast, and you need to expend some of those gourmet calories, Asheville has an amazing array of active pursuits, including bike and hike trails, fishing, snow skiing and white water rafting. St. Augustine exudes a totally different, but just as enthralling vibe. As the nation’s oldest city, it is rich with the history of its earliest Spanish inhabitants. Visits
to the Fort and the Fountain of Youth should top your list of “Must Sees and Must Dos”. The hop on and off trolley provides an easy way to explore the amazing architecture. Seemingly misnamed, a true savannah is treeless, whereas the City of Savannah is abundant with majestic live oaks and budding azaleas that line its streets and frame its squares. Known as the “Hostess City of the South,” the charming bed and breakfast accommodations found in historic mansions across town have played an important role in earning Savannah its hospitable reputation, and are unquestionably the best way to achieve a truly worthwhile experience of Savannah. With a distinct colonial European feel, Savannah has a truly unique ambience, unlike anywhere else in America. The cobblestone sidewalks of famous River Street are adorned with upscale restaurants and eclectic boutiques and galleries. Everything in Savannah has a history and River Street is no exception. A trip to Savannah would not be complete without taking in a tour of at least one of its historic mansions, each with an incredible story to tell, and brilliant architecture to see. Many visitors to Savannah claim that the full splendor of these magnificent homes can only be witnessed in person. Last but not least, the heart of the South.....Charleston, South Carolina. The southern charm, grace, and beauty of this historic city are so breathtaking that most travelers feel as if they’ve stepped back in time. And although the historic parts of Charleston are almost limitless, the high-end shopping, five-star cuisine and art culture give a modern, chic twist to the city that blends the new effortlessly with the old. If you have an appreciation for history and a passion for food, Charleston is the ultimate southern destination. Downtown Charleston is much like a charming European city; the best way to experience the peninsula is by foot. A stroll around the residential areas of downtown will reveal secret gardens and alleyways, intricate iron gates by master craftsmen, and pristine nineteenth century mansions. After strolling the neighborhoods, meander to King Street for your shopping fix. King
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Designing Your Dream Rooms with Help from the Pros BY LAURA CUMMINGS GATES
Your home should reflect who you are and provide a sanctuary from life’s chaos. But finding your own “design style” isn’t always easy. Fortunately, Estero residents have convenient access to many helpful resources. One trip to Miromar Design Center is sure to spawn a multitude of ideas for making a statement with your interior spaces. And, if staying within a budget is a concern, the Posh Plum offers like-new, designer furniture at a fraction of the original retail cost. “We have highly professional, very outgoing and friendly people, and the way we stage our showroom sets us apart,” says General Manager Greg Hunt, who formerly worked for Robb & Stucky and Ralph Lauren Home. He prides himself on grouping complementary pieces from different consigners to create a unified look. As guests meander through the showroom at either the Naples or Bonita location, they may stroll through a modern living room with sleek lines and minimalist feel, then step into a regal bedroom with rich wood and stunning details. The Posh Plum is not your average consignment shop. Hunt and his crew of interior designers and furniture-industry veterans are quite discriminating when determining which furnishings to accept for their showrooms. They also carry designer bedding, lamps and other interesting accents to complete a look. On a recent visit to the newly opened Naples store, a Marge Carson dining room table with 78-
inch beveled glass top and eight chairs was selling for $6,000. It originally retailed for $20,000, Hunt says. With the downturn in the economy, many people are looking to refresh their interior spaces, or furnish a second home, without breaking the bank. Others need to sell furnishings. “We’re really the middle man for you,” Hunt explains. “This way, you don’t have strangers coming to your home.” Just because clients are shopping for secondhand goods doesn’t mean they’ll be treated like second-rate customers. Posh Plum employs several interior designers to help shoppers find just the right pieces to create their desired style. In the future, the Posh Plum may bring in fabric swatches and offer re-upholstery services to further cater to customers’ unique needs, Hunt says. Interior designers play a major role in helping overwhelmed customers navigate through the innumerable options at Miromar Design Center. As a one-stop-shop for all things home, the Design Center may be a bit daunting, offering more than 100,000 fabrics choices. While the Design Center serves many professionals, it always has been open to the public. When CEO Margaret Antonier opened the center in 2006, she was on the cutting edge of a trend to make interior design more accessible to everyday people. “Miromar Design Center was the first of the 19 LIFESTYLEMAGAZINEGROUP.COM | MARCH 2013
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major interior design centers in the country to be open to the public,” Antonier says. “All design centers have now moved in a similar direction. We are consistently bringing in new and different lines of product including an assortment of accessories, antiques and lighting, which are all very important.” Within the last year, Miromar has added a number of new showrooms, brands and international lines, including Calvin Klein Home, Ligne Roset, Flexform, Dedon, Yves Delorne and Mis En Demeure. “Our goal is to be the first – and only – stop for hassle-free shopping, convenience and excellence, all in one location,” Antonier says.
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Recently, the Design Center has picked up on a trend of consumers who want to be more involved in the interior design process. “They are focusing more time on home décor and paying more attention to their daily surroundings and the way they live,” Antonier notes. “They’re also looking to interior designers for their expertise in executing what they want and helping to facilitate the entire process.” To help make the experience enjoyable, Miromar not only keeps a designer on call but also regularly hosts free design seminars. Drawing from the concept of “speed dating,” the lively “Seminar in the Round” format lets guests cycle through mini-seminars, experiencing a
March events at Miromar Design Center Entire Month Best of the Best Bedrooms Showcase
March and April Dream Rooms Tour: 16 Dream Rooms on Display
March 5 (11 a.m.) Lisa Kahn-Allen presents “Five Design Trends You Can Incorporate Into Your Home Right Now”
March 9 (11 a.m.) Seminar in the Round: “Sleep in Style”
March 19 (11 a.m.) Distinguished Speaker Series: John Loecke & Jason Oliver Nixon from Madcap Cottage in NYC fresh design concept every three minutes. One minute they’re admiring the striking Dedon “Nestrest,” modeled after a bird’s nest in the Brazilian rainforest. The next, they’re mesmerized by the flames from a sleek Poggenpohl fire pit or cozying into an Anacara wicker chair. The three-minute format serves as an informal introduction to the style of a specific designer. Those who want to pursue a second date, so to speak, are invited to visit that particular store within the impressive halls of Miromar Design Center. It’s an architectural marvel, with three stories, a central grand atrium and glass-front stores, all with picture perfect attention to detail. Miromar Design Center boasts 45 furniture stores, along with retailers specializing in lighting, floors and everything in between. Last month, the Design Center hosted its annual Home Design Show, drawing hundreds of visitors during the three-day extravaganza. For March, the Design Center will showcase the “Best of the Best Bedrooms.” Sixteen Dream Rooms will be on display, with a “Sleep in Style” seminar-in-the-round scheduled for March 9. To start imagining your next “dream room,” visit the design professionals at Miromar Design Center or Posh Plum. The possibilities are boundless.
Register online ONLY at MiromarDesignCenter.com. Call 239-390-8207 for more information. Miromar Design Center is located at 10800 Corkscrew Road, I-75, Exit 123 in Estero, across from Miromar Outlets.
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Create a Romantic Bedroom Retreat BY CREASHA WEGLARZ, ASID
Your master bedroom should be the one room in your home where you can find a sense of calm. It should feel like a retreat – a place to get away from the kids and the stress of the workday. For couples, the master bedroom should be inviting and cozy, with a hint of romance. For the best outcome, think in terms of all five senses:
SIGHT: Visually, like every room you design, your bedroom should feel inviting. Soft, fluffy bedding and billowy drapery fabrics will add a warm, inviting touch. Good lighting accents art and beautiful fabrics, and of course, it’s needed for reading.
SOUND: Music can set the tone for a relaxing or romantic atmosphere. iPods and other audio-video equipment are essential elements to your bedroom.
SMELL: Aromatic scents add a beautiful, subtle, scent to your bedroom. This will add a sensual element to your room. Certain scents, such as lavender aid in relaxation. If you have had a massage in a spa, I am sure you have enjoyed this aromatic technology for relaxation therapy.
TOUCH: The body appreciates the feeling of being enveloped in fine linens – whether they are made of high quality linen or silk.
TASTE: Hotels supply a chocolate with their “turn-down service.” You can do the same with a chocolate, a sugar free peppermint, or a glass of wine.
A Miromar Design Center Designer of Distinction, Weglarz is owner of Creasha Weglarz Interiors Inc. and Weglarz Design, with offices in Naples and Fort Myers.
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twins & red sox Swing Into Spring Season BY LAURA CUMMINGS GATES
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innesota Twins and Boston Red Sox fans will bring a boost to the local economy this month as they flock to Lee County for an early look at their favorite teams. Whether they’ve planned vacations to coincide with spring training or live full time in Southwest Florida, baseball aficionados anticipate the excitement of the preseason games. This year, spring training starts a little earlier and stretches a few days longer, with the Red Sox season opener at JetBlue Park against the Huskies on Feb. 21. The Twins play away on Feb. 23 and open at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Feb. 24.
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This year marks the 125th anniversary of Major League Baseball spring training in the state of Florida, with the first team to train in Fort Myers being the Philadelphia Athletics in 1925. The Twins came to Lee County in 1991, followed by the Red Sox in 1993. Both the Red Sox and the Twins draw sellout crowds to most of their games each spring. This year, the two hometown teams will face off eight times, evenly split between Hammond Stadium and JetBlue Park. “It’s a little rivalry for the area,” says Andrew Seymour, the Twins’ General Manager for spring training operations. “Hopefully, we’ll win five and they win three.” The Twins and Red Sox have historically battled for
the “Mayor’s Cup” each spring, although the Red Sox have now moved outside the Fort Myers city limits with their new facility. Known as Fenway South, JetBlue Park opened with much fanfare last spring, increasing seating capacity by 26 percent. The $78 million complex on 106 acres east of I-75 on Daniels Road allowed the Red Sox to build state-of-the-art training and practice facilities together with a stadium modeled after Fenway Park. “It’s such a dramatic upgrade from our old facility across town,” said Katie Haas, the Red Sox Director of Florida Operations. She encourages fans to take time to appreciate all the
nods to Red Sox history incorporated into the ballpark designed to mirror Fenway, complete with Ted Williams’ red chair, the “Green Monster” and a Red Sox Wall of Fame. “Get to the ballpark early, walk around and see all the historical touches we’ve done,” Haas advised. “We pay homage to Fenway the best we can.” Twins fans also will get an upgraded facility soon, as the Twins organization and the county have agreed upon a $42.5 million renovation at the Lee County Sports Complex and Hammond Stadium, to be completed by 2015. “It’s going to be terrific, both for viewing and accessibility,” Seymour said. Planned improvements include more shade, a 360-degree boardwalk around the outfield fence, increased dining options, wider concourses and improved traffic flow. From a player perspective, new training room and fitness training facilities will be installed, including video technology and hydrotherapy pools. The earliest sellout game for both the Twins and the Red Sox is traditionally against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox play the Yankees on March 3, while the Twins face New York on March 22. A Minnesota game against St. Louis drew the Twins’ biggest crowd last year, a record 8,287. With the increased seating capacity at JetBlue Park, the Red Sox averaged attendance of 9,464 per game last spring. There is a waiting list of up to 10 years for Red Sox spring season tickets. A 2009 study commissioned by the Red Sox showed the ball club brought $25 million to the local economy during the six weeks of spring training – and that was before JetBlue Park opened, Haas says. The only complaints she has heard about the new facility concerned parking and traffic, issues that the staff has improved this spring. “Hopefully it will be easier and better for fans this year,” Haas says. Following every Friday night home game at Fenway South, the country band One Night Rodeo will perform a free post-game concert. “We find Friday night games are more of a local crowd, so it’s a nod of appreciation to them,” Haas says. One of the fun things about attending a variety of games is mingling with visitors from all over the United States and Canada, Seymour adds. “If you walk through the parking lot when we play the Blue Jays, you will see a lot of cars with Canadian license plates,” he says. “When we play the Orioles, there are a lot of visitors from the Atlantic Seaboard.” Best tips for avoiding traffic at either ballpark include arriving early to games. “Gates open three hours prior to first pitch, so there is an opportunity to watch batting practice, sample some great ballpark fare and take in all the beautiful sights,” Seymour says. LIFESTYLEMAGAZINEGROUP.COM | MARCH 2013
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Eating healthy, staying wise BY LAURA CUMMINGS GATES
to start the business in Cape Coral. “A lot of people were changing to become healthier.” That included Hurcomb himself, who at the time had a young family accustomed to the American lifestyle of fast food. “I didn’t know much about healthy foods, so I started investigating,” says Hurcomb, who is now known as Mr. Vitamin. “Now my young adult children have gravitated to this lifestyle, too.”
Mother Earth Natural Foods Owner: Rodger Hurcomb 4600 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers 21740 S. Tamiami Trail, Estero www.motherearthnatfds.com Rising with the trend toward healthy living, Mother Earth Natural Foods has been serving the Southwest Florida market since 1988. When Rodger Hurcomb opens his sixth Mother Earth store in Estero, it will be the largest one yet. The 4,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in the Shoppes of Estero this spring, selling multivitamins, enzyme supplements, diet products, probiotics, and other natural foods and products. Mother Earth was one of the first natural foods stores to enter the local market, growing with the area. “It was not only the increase in population in Southwest Florida but also people taking health into their own hands,” explains Hurcomb, who left a transportation job in Connecticut
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Hurcomb says he’s encouraged by the recent trend of schools eliminating foods with high sugar and fat content. One reason he decided to open a location in Estero was to be closer to Florida Gulf Coast University. “A lot of students want to live a healthy lifestyle,” he says. “They’ll take the effort to become healthier and stay healthier.” One of the best parts of his job is being able to educate people and help them on their journey toward that healthier lifestyle. “We have an excellent, knowledgeable staff that has been with us for many years, and they actually live this lifestyle,” Hurcomb says. “They want to impart their knowledge to customers who are seeking knowledge.” Hurcomb calls the natural foods industry an “open, friendly, community type of business,” listening carefully to each customer’s unique concerns and recommending the best products among an amazing assortment of supplements. “We always try to have good karma in the store,” Hurcomb says. “We want people to enjoy being in the store and make it a good experience to be with Mother Earth.”
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Tanglewood: What the locals don’t know
BY LAURA CUMMINGS GATES
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anglewood restaurant represents the best of dining, combining creative cuisine with attentive service in a relaxing yet elegant atmosphere. One of two restaurants at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort, Tanglewood is one of the best-kept secrets in local fine dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Tanglewood is a favorite of resort guests but little known among Estero residents. It’s time for that to change. Tanglewood recently launched a new dinner menu that rivals any fine-dining establishment in the area, including its sister restaurant, Tarpon Bay (featured in our September 2012 issue), which often steals the Hyatt’s dinner crowd, opening at 5:30 every evening and offering succulent seafood cuisine. Tanglewood Chef Jamie Celaya has worked hard to refresh his restaurant’s offerings, bringing an emphasis on healthful, Mediterranean-inspired fare. “We had to get away from baked potatoes and mashed potatoes every day,” he says. The Hyatt corporation has adopted a restaurant philosophy: “Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.” Celaya was challenged to create dishes using as many locally sourced and sustainably farmed ingredients as possible. He has toured several local farms, scrutinizing the origin of all his fresh products. The fruits and vegetables incorporated into Tanglewood’s elegant dishes vary seasonally, ensuring the best flavor and nutritional
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benefit while limiting the restaurant’s carbon footprint. Celaya recently received a shipment of wild green onions – which was fortunate for us, as it inspired him to concoct a new dish, an Asian green onion consommé with pork dumpling, pickled mushrooms and fried leeks. While you can’t find this on the dinner menu, you will find plenty of other palate pleasers. Celaya has incorporated influences from Spain, France and Italy to create elegant and flavorful meals. We began our evening with a “small bite” to whet the appetite. The chef presented a pan-seared sea scallop paired with savory, crusty pancetta, served over truffle cauliflower puree and garnished with lemon-dressed pea tendrils. Next, our party of four shared the White Flatbread, featuring local heirloom tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, parsley, micro-basil, ricotta and parmesan cheese. Those with food allergies will be glad to know this flatbread is gluten-free. The staff at Tanglewood will tailor menu items to meet any special dietary needs. Before our main course arrived, we enjoyed two of the restaurant’s creative salads. The Roasted Hearts of Palm stars two classic Florida crops, oranges and palm cabbage. Attractively plated over baby arugula and paired with avocado slices, toasted almonds and roasted tomato vinaigrette, this salad is a refreshing starter. The Arugula Salad with Roasted Stone Fruit also
features fresh, seasonal offerings, varying among whichever pitted fruit is ripe and ready. Our salad starred the peach, delightfully paired with Turtle Creek goat cheese, topped with toasted pine nuts and drizzled with lemon vinaigrette. For our entrees, two of us chose Tanglewood’s premier dinner selection: the Steak and Crab Diane. A juicy, all-natural 10-ounce strip steak is paired with a meaty crab cake, accompanied by fingerling potatoes creamed spinach. The real magic is in the zippy Diane sauce, a creamy dijon reduction sauce with mushrooms, shallots, beef stock and brandy. While most historians attribute the name to the Roman “goddess of the hunt” Diana, our server, Rich, wove a much more colorful tale about a legendary brothel owner named Diane who was famous among pirates for her cooking. Wherever the name originates, Diane certainly knows how to make a mean steak sauce! Others in the group tried the Broiled Florida Grouper (with seasonal vegetable ragout and roasted tomato vinaigrette) and the Seared Diver Sea Scallops (served over eggplant puree with cucumberapricot salsa),and both were
scrumptious. For dessert, we sampled three of Tanglewood’s delightful endings. The classic Key Lime Pie takes an indulgent twist with an Oreo cookie crust below and candied citrus peel on top, while the Black Forest Tart proved irresistible with three cylindrical layers of creamy Bing cherry and dark chocolate goodness. Perhaps the most creative dessert on the platter was the Port Wine Poached Pear, infused with cinnamon, glazed with chocolate and filled with sweet mascarpone cream. A memorable ending to a lovely evening out. Favorites from Tanglewood’s lunch
menu include Paella – a flavorful blend of saffron rice, spanish chorizo, mussels, braised chicken and peas – and the ever popular Open Face Flat Iron Steak and Egg Sandwich. Tanglewood serves breakfast from 6:30-11 a.m., lunch from 11:30-3 p.m. and dinner from 5:30-10 p.m. daily. The restaurant features prime rib on Sundays. The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort is located at the west end of Coconut Road, featuring a boardwalk to the bay and several lovely water features. A moonlit stroll or quiet talk by the fire pit make the perfect ending to a night out at Tanglewood.
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ESTERO EVENTS MARCH 2013
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 1 - APRIL 6 THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (239) 278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com MARCH 1 - 23 MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Big Arts Theater, 2000 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel (239) 395-0900 or www.bigarts.org MARCH 1 - 30 THE PRODUCERS Sugden Community Theatre, Naples Fifth Avenue S. (239) 263-7990 or www.naplesplayers.org VINTAGE CAR SHOW Koreshan State Historic Site, Estero (239) 992-0311 or www.floridastateparks.org MARCH 3 NAPLES CONCERT BAND Cambier Park, Naples (239) 263-9521 or www.naplesconcertband.org
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MARCH 7 - 9 76th ANNUAL SANIBEL SHELL FAIR & SHOW Sanibel Community Center (239) 472-2155 or www.sanibel-captiva.org MARCH 8 - 10 DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF FANTASY Germain Arena, Estero (239) 948-7825 or www.germainarena.com MARCH 9 SWFL SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall (239) 418-1500 or www.swflso.org MARCH 10 GULFCOAST SYMPHONY: ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER UNMASKED Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall (239) 481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com MARCH 11 - 16 SPRING BREAK NATURE CELEBRATIONS AT NOON Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 12 p.m. daily. Topics include gopher tortoise walk, raptor presentation, sea turtle activity, scavenger hunt, panther talk. (239) 793-3525 or www.conservancy.org
MARCH 14 - MAY 4 THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Off Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (239) 278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com
MARCH 19 LORD OF THE DANCE Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall (239) 481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com
MARCH 15 MIRANDA LAMBERT Germain Arena, Estero (239) 948-7825 or www.germainarena.com
TASTE OF HOME COOKING SCHOOL: CHEF ERIC VILLEGAS Germain Arena, Estero (239) 948-7825 or www.germainarena.com
MARCH 16 NAPLES ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Starts at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church in Old Naples (800) 222-3333 or www.naplesparade.com
MARCH 21 FT. MYERS FILM FESTIVAL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall (239) 481-4849 or www.fortmyersfilmfestival.com
ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW Koreshan State Historic Site, Estero (239) 596-8404 or www.floridastateparks.org
LIVE! FLAMENCO Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs (239) 495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org
SWFL BIG BAND CONCERT Miromar Outlets, 5-7 p.m www.miromaroutlets.com
MARCH 23 BBQ & FAMILY FUNFEST Estero Community Park, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (239) 949-6253 or www.bbq-estero.com
MARCH 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: FORT MYERS BEACH Starts at Santini Plaza at 10 a.m. (239) 274-3802 or www.unitedirishofswflorida.com BONITA SPRINGS CONCERT BAND Riverside Park, Bonita Springs (239) 405-3320 or www.bonitaspringsconcertband.com ESTERO CONCERT SERIES AT KORESHAN Koreshan State Historic Site, Estero (239) 596-8404 or www.floridastateparks.org
CELEBRATE ESTERO Miromar Outlets, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (239) 948-7900 or www.esterochamber.org MARCH 24 DIONNE WARWICK Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts: Hayes Hall (239) 597-1900 or www.thephil.org MARCH 27 - APRIL 20 CLEAN HOUSE Sugden Community Theatre, Naples Fifth Avenue S. (239) 263-7990 or www.naplesplayers.org
MARCH 11 THREE DAYS GRACE/SHINEDOWN Germain Arena, Estero (239) 948-7825 or www.germainarena.com MARCH 12 - 17 LES MISERABLES Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall (239) 481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com
MARCH 3 - 4 ARTISTS’ STUDIO TOUR Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, various local art studios (239) 597-1900 or www.thephil.org MARCH 4 - 10 ANYTHING GOES Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts: Hayes Hall (239) 597-1900 or www.thephil.org
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MARCH 12 AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PLANETARY COURT Koreshan State Historic Site, Estero (239) 992-0311 or www.floridastateparks.org MARCH 14 CHRIS TOMLIN Germain Arena, Estero (239) 948-7825 or www.germainarena.com LIVE! IRISH NIGHT Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs (239) 495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org
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BABY LEPRECHAUN RACES Miromar Outlets Playland at noon www.miromaroutlets.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION/ A HARD DAY’S DEATH Seminole Gulf Railway (239) 275-8487 or www.semgulf.com MARCH 17 - 18 HENRY HAID’S TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (239) 278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com
MARCH 29 QUEEN LATIFAH Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts: Hayes Hall (239) 597-1900 or www.thephil.org MARCH 30 VOCA PEOPLE Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts: Hayes Hall (239) 597-1900 or www.thephil.org EASTER PARADE Miromar Outlets, 10 a.m. www.miromaroutlets.com
SPORTS & RECREATION MARCH 1 RED SOX VS. PIRATES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule MARCH 1 & 2 FL EVERBLADES VS. GWINNETT GLADIATORS Germain Arena (239) 948-7825 or www.floridaeverblades.com MARCH 1-3 FGCU BASEBALL VS. MANHATTAN Swanson Stadium www.fgcuathletics.com MARCH 2 FGCU BASKETBALL VS. KENNESAW ST Alico Arena: Men at 5:15 p.m. Women at 7:30 p.m. www.fgcuathletics.com EVERBLADES NATIONAL ANTHEM CONTEST Miromar Outlets Restaurant Piazza (239) 948-7825 or www.floridaeverblades.com
MARCH 6 RED SOX VS. PIRATES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule MINN TWINS VS. PUERTO RICO Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training MARCH 7 MINN TWINS VS. RED SOX Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training MARCH 8 RED SOX VS. TWINS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 12 RED SOX VS. BLUE JAYS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 23 RED SOX VS. PIRATES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 13 MINN TWINS VS. ORIOLES Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 24 MINN TWINS VS. BLUE JAYS Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 13, 16, 17 FL EVERBLADES VS. SC STINGRAYS Germain Arena (239) 948-7825 or www.floridaeverblades.com
FGCU SAND VOLLEYBALL VS. JACKSONVILLE Estero Community Park www.fgcuathletics.com
MARCH 14 MINN TWINS VS. RED SOX Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 25 MINN TWINS V. CARDINALS Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 15 RED SOX VS. TWINS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 26 MINN TWINS VS. ORIOLES Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 16 MINN TWINS VS. PIRATES Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 27 RED SOX VS. MARLINS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 16-17 FGCU SOFTBALL VS. STETSON Swanson Stadium: Double header Sat. starts at 2p.m. www.fgcuathletics.com
MARCH 28 RED SOX VS. TWINS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 17 RED SOX VS. RAYS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule MARCH 18 MINN TWINS VS. MARLINS Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 8-10 FGCU BASEBALL VS. W. MICHIGAN Swanson Stadium | www.fgcuathletics.com
MARCH 19 RED SOX V. ORIOLES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 9 RED SOX VS. ORIOLES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 20 MINN TWINS V. RAYS Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MINN TWINS VS. RED SOX Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 21 RED SOX VS. PHILLIES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 3 RED SOX VS. YANKEES JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 22 MINN TWINS VS. YANKEES Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MARCH 4 RED SOX VS. RAYS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 2 ESTERO COMMUNITY YARD SALE Estero Community Park, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 239-498-0415
MARCH 5 RED SOX VS. PUERTO RICO JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule
MARCH 10 MINN TWINS VS. PIRATES Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
MINN TWINS VS. RAYS Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training
THE REAL FLORIDA RUN SERIES 5K and 10K at Koreshan State Historic Site (239) 540-9529 or www.3Dracinginc.com
FGCU SAND VOLLEYBALL VS. STETSON Estero Community Park www.fgcuathletics.com MARCH 22 & 23 FL EVERBLADES VS. CINCINNATI CYCLONES Germain Arena (239) 948-7825 or www.floridaeverblades.com
SWFL GOLF EXPO Germain Arena, Estero (239) 948-7825 or www.germainarena.com MARCH 28-30 FGCU BASEBALL VS. LIPSCOMB Swanson Stadium (softball v. Lispcomb March 29-30 at FGCU Softball Complex) www.fgcuathletics.com MARCH 29 MINN TWINS VS. RED SOX Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/spring_training MARCH 29 & 30 FL EVERBLADES VS. ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS Germain Arena (239) 948-7825 or www.floridaeverblades.com MARCH 30 RED SOX VS. TWINS JetBlue Park, Ft. Myers http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/schedule FGCU TENNIS VS. ETSU FGCU Tennis Complex www.fgcuathletics.com
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Our Lady of Light Fashion The Ladies Society at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church held its 22nd Annual Fashion Show at Shadow Wood Country Club Feb. 4. More than 300 ladies attended the event. Dillard’s supplied the fashions, and professional musicians Boris Sandler and Bella Gutshtein entertained. Funds raised went to Our Lady of Light Catholic Community to support the needy in Estero and San Carlos Park.
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Guests were treated to a preview of spring fashions for 2013 during the Fifth Annual Just Bee-cause Luncheon and Fashion Show at Shadow Wood Country Club Jan. 28. The event organized by Judy Kahl and her “busy bees” included a silent auction, raffle prizes and “bee” items for purchase, all benefitting the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Kahl has raised more than $200,000 for the foundation through her annual luncheons.
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Hunger Walk More than 850 people participated in the Fifth Annual WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk Jan. 19. The event raised about $340,000 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank and its 170 partner agencies in Southwest Florida.
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Southwest Florida Battle of the Bands Hundreds of Christian music enthusiasts attended Verity’s Southwest Florida Battle of the Bands Jan. 26 at Estero Community Park. Headlined by Jonny Diaz, the event featured professional Christian bands, as well as a challenge between four local worships bands from Summit Church, Life Church, First Assembly Church and McGregor Baptist Church. Battle of the Bands beneďŹ tted Verity Pregnancy and Medical Resource Center, dedicated to reaching out to women and families facing unplanned pregnancy.
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7 ways to recognize concepticide Do you know where good ideas come from? Don’t feel bad, neither do I. Surprising, perhaps, considering my advertising agency is responsible for coming up with great ideas for our clients every single day. I know how to present BRUCE TURKEL ideas. I know how to sell ideas. And like the blind pig finding the occasional truffle, I even create some good ones now and again. I just don’t know where they come from. What I do know is that new ideas, good and bad, are very fragile and easy to scare away. And once you frighten them, others don’t show up. Just think of yourself as Elmer Fudd sneaking through the woods. “Shhhh, be vewy vewy qwiet, I’m hunting theowies.” The other thing I know is that ideas don’t suffer criticism well. That’s not to say that all ideas are good ideas and should be used, only that criticizing ideas at the same time you’re trying to come up with them is the way to make sure you don’t come up with any more. And finally, I know that shooting down new ideas is the quickest way to prove that they won’t ever work. Plenty of people will shoot down your ideas, whether they realize it or not. And so you have to be on constant alert, vigilant to the telltale signs of idea killing. I call it concepticide…. Con-CEP-ti-cide n. 1. The act of murdering one’s ideas. 2. One who murders one’s ideas. Like a feral cat hunkering down before it pounces on an unwitting bird, concepticidal maniacs clearly telegraph their intentions, both with body- and spoken-language markers. Here are some of the giveaways… 1. ROLLING EYES Concepticides often initiate their attacks with signs of frustration at having to explain why your idea will never work. While you’re alert, keep an eye peeled for shrugged shoulders, shaking heads and waved hands. They’re all ways Concepticides let you know that your ideas are no good.
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2. COMMENTS DESIGNED TO DISCLAIM PROVIDENCE. As in, “I don’t know anything about copywriting, but…” Well, if you don’t know anything about copywriting (or whatever), then why are you qualified to comment on it? I don’t know anything about Bulgarian tort reform either, but I don’t offer my opinion on it. 3. DAMNING YOUR IDEA WITH FAINT PRAISE... ...and then moving on to the criticism portion of their diatribe with, “however” or “but.” Example? Saying, “That’s a great idea, but…” The simple truth is that “however” and “but” negate anything that was said before. 4. OFFERING CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Constructive criticism is hardly the former and almost always the latter. 5. THE SOUND OF FRYING EGGS That’s the little sizzling sound critics make with their mouths when they want to make it subtly obvious that they’re not happy your ideas. That’s where the Spanish saying, “No frieír huevos” (don’t fry eggs) comes from. Frying eggs usually goes hand in hand with rolling eyes. 6. HISTORICAL REFERENCES As in, “We’ve already tried that, it doesn’t work.” The interesting thing about this type of concepticide is that it’s seldom accurate, mostly because your critic doesn’t usually wait until you’re finished presenting your idea before their heads start shaking. Funny thing is, when they do let you finish, what you’ll find is that the idea they tried years ago is usually different from what you’re proposing. 7. SHOWING OFF The other way to know when concepticides are getting ready to pounce is when their superiors ask them for opinions and they’re in a position to show off. The equation is elementary: When Concepticides compliment you on your idea, they hear themselves saying, “You’re smart.” But when they shoot down your ideas, they’re telling their boss or their client that they’re smart and good to have around. After all, if they just left it up to you, who knows what crazy ideas you’d come up with? Bruce Turkel is a branding expert who’s been featured on CNN, NPR, and The New York Times.
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