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HAPPY AUGUST, ESTERO! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? (It loses a little without the vocals!) High school football practice is in full swing and the NFL is gearing up for the long awaited season. Let’s not forget Florida is a hotbed for college football. This month’s cover story is dedicated to the Florida tradition of college pigskin. Read about the 5 Division I teams and what to expect this coming season. Now is the time to root for your favorite team, even if they are not from Florida. (Go Buckeyes!) Also this time of year major league baseball teams are positioning themselves for the play offs in hopes of making it to the ‘Fall Classic’. FGCU has been busy recruiting and training their soccer, volleyball and basketball teams for their upcoming seasons. I encourage you to go out and catch a game or two and support our “home” teams. It is always an exciting and entertaining time! The annual Estero Chamber Luncheon was held at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in late June. In this issue, get better acquainted with the Chamber’s Corporate Person of the Year, Mei-Mei Chan of The News-Press and Political Person of the Year, Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto. They are two of the most interesting and influential women of our time. When we think of the Estero lifestyle, one of the things that comes to mind is the many species of animals living around us. With humans and animals competing for the same space, it is often the animals who suffer. The new von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of SW Florida will enhance wildlife care. Learn what this new facility will mean to all of us who are animal
lovers. We would like to introduce Estero residents to Owen Feeny D.M.D and his lovely wife Claudie DelgadoFeeny D.M.D. Learn about their activities, hobbies and community involvement. You will be proud to have them as neighbors. Read about Bob DesJardins who is a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. At 74 years young, the experience has given him a new lease on life! Another friend and neighbor who is contributing significantly to the community is Jim Brueler, Executive Director of Life Care Center of Estero. Jim is responsible for bringing the latest in cutting edge rehabilitation technology to Estero. Read about the ‘best of the best’! A special fundraising event takes place right here in Estero. It is the annual “Love That Dress” benefiting the PACE Center for Girls. Learn how this unique concept has
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Choosing the Right Student Loan THE VARIETY OF STUDENT LOANS AND THE MULTIPLE CHANGES THAT HAVE OCCURRED TO THEM RECENTLY, MAKE CHOOSING ONE MORE DIFFICULT THAN IN THE PAST. USE THIS INFORMATION AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST YOU IN MAKING THE PROPER DECISIONS. There are two main categories for student loans: federal loans and private loans. Let’s do a quick breakdown of both.
FEDERAL LOANS There are four major federal loans available to students, Stafford, Perkins, PLUS loans and Consolidation. Stafford Loans: The Stafford loan comes in two ways, subsidized and unsubsidized. A subsidized loan means you won’t be charged any interest on the loan until after you leave school, giving you a “grace” period. For an unsubsidized loan you are charged interest from once the money is distributed until the loan is paid off in full. There are two programs associated with the Stafford loan: William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program: These loans are borrowed and paid back directly through the Department of Education.
have 10 years to pay back the loan. The amount of money distributed to a student under the Perkins Loan program is decided by three elements: The time you apply; your level of need; and what your school’s financial aid office determines. PLUS Loans: These loans are made available to parents whose students are attending school at least halftime. The school’s financial aid office determines the amount to be loaned by examining other student aid the student is receiving. Consolidation Loans: This allows the student to consolidate several loans into a single loan with one monthly payment.
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Federal Family Education Loan Program: These loans are borrowed and paid back to private lenders. But there may be major changes coming to this once reliable loan. This summer Congress will make an announcement on whether or not the rate for the subsidized Stafford loan will double from 3.4% to 6.8%. Be certain to investigate this, because it will impact the benefit of this loan. Perkins Loans: These loans have a low fixed interest rate and you usually
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What began with a worn-out wardrobe has blossomed into a glamorous gala benefitting local girls. Love That Dress! is not your typical fundraising event. On August 29, hundreds of women will dress up for an evening of mass bargain shopping for a good cause. Walk away with an armload of discounted dresses, and help young women overcome and excel through the PACE Center for Girls. “It’s tons of fun,” said Amy Sanford, chair of the PACE Lee event at Embassy Suites. “I go to a lot of events, and Love That Dress! is like no other event I attend.” More than 4,000 new and used dresses will be for sale, with most of them priced at $5 to $40. Every style of dress is available, from summer sundresses to cocktail dresses and even wedding gowns, along with handbags and accessories. White House Black Market has been the title sponsor of the event since its inception in 2009, donating hundreds of new dresses and accessories each year. “We can’t thank them enough,” said Love That Dress! founder Christin Collins. She and Trish Leonard came up with the idea for the extraordinary fundraiser near the end of “season” in 2009. “I was headed to my umpteenth million event and totally had nothing to wear,” recalled Collins, who now heads up the capital campaign for The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. It wasn’t that she didn’t have plenty of nice dresses. The problem was she had been photographed in all of them at other events. She wanted something new but didn’t want to spend a lot of money. Lamenting this dilemma common among businesswomen, she and Leonard began brainstorming. At first, they imagined a simple dress swap between ten or twelve friends. They decided to add a charity component, and Collins thought of PACE. With 17 locations, including Fort
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Myers and Immokalee, PACE is a nationally recognized program emphasizing academics and social services for middle and high school girls with troubled pasts, dysfunctional homes or other disadvantages. PACE seeks to “honor the female spirit” while focusing on the girls’ strengths and helping them embrace positive changes in their lives. “I was very attracted to the energy and the mission, and I wanted to be involved,” Collins said. “Almost every single woman I’ve met could cite a time in their lives they had major hurdles to overcome.” Collins gathered a few more friends to form a small committee. Three and a half months later, they were holding a huge event at the Embassy Suites. About 600 women shopped and supported the charitable dress exchange in 2009, raising $35,000 for the PACE Center in Fort Myers. Love That Dress! raised $75,000 the following year. Last August, nearly 900 people attended, raising a whopping $125,000. Now PACE’s signature fundraiser has expanded to five other counties with PACE centers. This year will mark Collier County’s second Love That Dress! event. About 750 women are expected to be shopping for dresses at the Waldorf Astoria Naples simultaneous with the Embassy Suites event in Lee County. “Women are nurturers by nature, and they’re mindful of helping future
generations,” said Melissa Cofta, one of the original committee members who now serves as director of development for PACE Lee. Along with shopping the event, there are many other ways to support Love That Dress! Individuals, businesses and organizations may host a dress collection party, provide sponsorships or donate goods or services for silent auctions. Jonathan and April Sigg, owners of The Laser Lounge Spa in Estero, hosted a collection party themed “Sushi, Sake and Spa,” with proceeds and dress donations being split between the Lee and Collier Love That Dress! events. The Laser Lounge also will serve as a community collection site for dresses in the weeks leading up to the event. Anyone may drop off a new or gentle used dress or handbag at the spa, located at 20400 Trailside Drive. Other local collection sites include Embassy Suites and the Coconut Point and Naples White House Black Market stores. The day after the event, each PACE girl will be allowed to select five dresses for herself. “They think of the Embassy Suites as the Taj Mahal,” said Collins, who adds, seeing the girls’ reaction is nearly as fun as the event itself. Tickets for Love That Dress! are $25 and may be purchased online at www.pacecenter.org/love-that-dresslee. VIP suites also are available on the second floor overlooking the atrium.
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Chamber Honors Publisher Mei-Mei Chan and Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto BY LAURA CUMMINGS
The Estero Chamber of Commerce honored New-Press Media Group President and Publisher MeiMei Chan and Florida Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto during the Chamber’s annual luncheon June 20, recognizing these dynamic women as community leaders. Here, Estero Lifestyle Magazine explores how Chan and Benacquisto are enriching the business climate of Southwest Florida. Mei-Mei Chan: Corporate Person of the Year
“Since taking her new business role in 2010, she has established herself as a dynamic community catalyst, who is both challenging and leading Southwest Florida,” said Chamber President Debi Montenieri, as she presented Chan with the 2012 Corporate Person of the Year award. “One of my particular strengths is to see patterns in chaos,” explains Mei-Mei Chan, who heads up a team which assimilates and disseminates local news 365 days a year. Driven and focused, Chan is ever watching for trends and never afraid to challenge the status quo. “At the end of the day, we’re here to serve
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the greater good,” she said. “We want to tell compelling stories and help this community overall by shedding light where it’s dark.” Little more than two years since relocating from Seattle to Estero, Chan has become known in local business circles for her insightful, results-driven approach to problem solving. “Since taking her new business role in 2010, she has established herself as a dynamic community catalyst, who is both challenging and leading Southwest Florida,” said Chamber President Debi Montenieri, as she presented Chan with the 2012 Corporate Person of the Year award. Upon moving to Fort Myers, Chan wasted little time in joining the Horizon Council, an organization she describes as “the business brain trust of the community.” Established in 1991, the Horizon Council is a publicprivate economic development advisory board to the Lee County Board of Commissioners. Chan makes no pretense about the county’s need for a fresh perspective. She helped facilitate a CEO roundtable last year and preaches a “bridges not borders” philosophy, encouraging government and business leaders to take a more
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holistic approach. Southwest Florida loses opportunities by not having a regional economic development entity, Chan noted. We also lose by lacking a globally competitive education system. Last October, the News-Press sponsored an Education Summit, inviting 400 leaders from five Southwest Florida counties to take an in-depth look at our future workforce. “How are kids being trained to be productive, contributing citizens and have good careers contributing to the economy?” asked Chan, who heads up the Horizon Council’s Education Committee and serves on the advisory board for Florida Gulf Coast University’s Lutgert College of Business. “In that global race for talent, Southwest Florida isn’t even a player.”
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She challenged the Alliance of Educational Leaders -- comprised of the region’s K-12 superintendents and university presidents -- to come up with a threeyear roadmap for raising achievement, which the Alliance unveiled last spring. “What I bring to the table is the ability to identify core issues and commonalities and to bring people together,” said Chan, who also gathers great minds as an advisor for the Imagine Solutions conference. Much of her drive comes from being the only child of Chinese immigrants who gave up everything familiar in order for her to succeed. “It isn’t easy to be the sole receptacle into which every hope and dream and expectation is poured,” she wrote in a News-Press column published in February 2011. For Chan, who lists “achiever” among her top personal strengths, each day is an opportunity to give back to her hardworking forebears and to the community she now calls home. “I love figuring out solutions and better ways to do things,” Chan said. “Every day, I start over again, and I really want to make a difference.” Lizbeth Benacquisto: Political Person of the Year Ten years ago, Lizbeth Benacquisto never would have imagined she would be a state senator. She was a young mother running for a council seat for the Village of Wellington -- which she won by just four votes. Now Benacquisto serves as Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate and
represents District 27, encompassing five counties stretching from Charlotte and Lee on the Gulf Coast to Palm Beach on the East coast. “Since being elected in 2010, she has maintained her focus on good public policy and has sponsored legislation to assist law enforcement, seniors and to incentivize state and global trade -- all while meeting with and listening to her local constituents,” past Chamber President John Garvalia said as he presented Benacquisto with the Political Person of the Year award. Now living in Fort Myers, Benacquisto
“Since being elected in 2010, she has maintained her focus on good public policy and has sponsored legislation to assist law enforcement, seniors and to incentivize state and global trade -- all while meeting with and listening to her local constituents,” past Chamber President John Garvalia said as he presented Benacquisto with the Political Person of the Year award. is a familiar face among local business leaders. She’s also been named the PACE Center for Girls Senator of the Year and the Boys and Girls Club of Fort Myers’ Children’s Advocate of the Year. Benacquisto has sponsored and supported legislation to protect seniors, keep violent offenders off the streets, increase penalties for sexual predators and support members of the military. She often meets with Estero residents in her role as chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development
Appropriations. Recently, Benacquisto arranged for Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad to meet with members of the Estero Transportation Committee,aiding the group’s petition for a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard, where a 17-year-old girl was killed. “I’d like people to think of me as a person who genuinely cares about their concerns, both with their families and their businesses,” said Benacquisto, who also serves on the Senate’s Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Committee and is vice chair of the General Governmental Appropriations budget subcommittee. She often takes time to write personal letters and says she cherishes each handwritten note she receives, whether her constituents are venting frustration or commending her for community service. Shortly after taking office, Benacquisto arranged for Florida’s secretary of commerce to tour several businesses in the region “to make sure we have the pulse of what is going on.” Recruitment of new business is a top priority, she said. While Benacquisto represents many unincorporated communities, Estero stands out as unique for its “rich blend” of citizens who volunteer their time and expertise. “Estero, as a community, is very blessed for its residents and for the proactive and deliberate approach there is to the community and the way it has evolved,” she said. While free time is scarce, Benacquisto enjoys fishing on Captiva and Sanibel Island with her family, which includes three children and husband Bruce Strayhorn, a Fort Myers attorney whom she married in December. “One of Florida’s greatest treasures is all our waterfronts and the opportunity for folks to appreciate it,” Benacquisto said. LP
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New von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Caring citizens rescue bobcats, deer, pelicans, herons, gopher tortoises and many other species of native animals and drop them off at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples for treatment on a daily basis. Wildly passionate about treating and nurturing animals with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats, the staff and volunteers at the Conservancy have long managed to provide the highest level of care and treatment in outdated, cramped quarters. Having witnessed the challenges and the influx of wildlife brought to the Conservancy, Sharon and Dolph von Arx, and other donors to the “Saving Southwest Florida” capital campaign, came to the rescue. Past chairman of the Conservancy board, Dolph and his wife Sharon donated $1.5 million to provide the lead gift to fund the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. The region’s largest wildlife facility, the 5,000-square-foot von Arx Wildlife Hospital will provide the essential room, tools and resources for the Conservancy wildlife team to treat and save a diverse species of wildlife. The hospital includes separate recovery areas for mammals, reptiles and birds, an animal nursery, and new operating and X-ray rooms. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital also features a new education center, the Sapakie Classroom, where guests can attend special wildlife programs and watch behind-the-scenes treatment via closed circuit television. During a ribbon-cutting celebration held in April to mark the anticipated opening of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida welcomed donors, volunteers and state, city and local officials to tour the new facility. The lead donors and the hospital’s namesakes Dolph and Sharon von Arx led the ceremony by cutting ribbon with surgical scissors to illustrate the commitment of the Conservancy and von Arx Wildlife Hospital staff and volunteers to the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured
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and orphaned wildlife in Southwest Florida. One of several new buildings as part of the Conservancy Nature Center renovation, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital represents the organization’s commitment to sustainable building and operation practices. “From the beginning, we envisioned a wildlife hospital and Nature Center at the Conservancy that would utilize technologies and building practices that reflect the organization’s mission of protecting our land, our water and our wildlife,” said Dolph von Arx. “Critical to this effort has been our partnership with Johnson Controls, a global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings. The company is integrating energy systems across the Nature Center to reduce costs and ensure optimal performance. By instituting innovative, sustainable building practices such as geothermal solutions, solar panels and LED lighting, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital sets the standard for green construction and design.” During the event, Andrew McElwaine, president and CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced a new corporate partnership with Arthrex, a leading provider of surgical products and services for orthopedic care. Arthrex will partner with the Conservancy by providing surgical products that can
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be used to help injured wildlife. Other major donors helping to fund the new wildlife clinic include Barbara W. Moore, Sidney and Nancy Sapakie, Fred and Sue Schulte, Deki Stephenson, Edward and Susan Yawney and one anonymous donor. Additional support was provided by Dr. Robert Schultheis, and Chuck and Jean Zboril. The total cost of the new hospital is $2.1 million. The von Arx Wildlife Hospital receives no government funding for operating expenses and relies on support from individuals. The new von Arx Wildlife Hospital still needs essential equipment for the care and recovery of animals, including animal cages, intensive care units, exam tables, utility carts, scales, televisions, refrigerators, office equipment and much more. For a complete list of equipment needs and to find out how you can help, call 239-403-4205. Located in Naples at 1450 Merrihue Dr. off of Goodlette-Frank Road and 14th Avenue North, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a not-for-profit grassroots organization focused on the critical environmental issues of the Southwest Florida region with a mission to protect the region’s water, land and wildlife. For information about the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, call 239-262-0304 or visit www.conservancy.org. For questions or to report injured wildlife, please call 239-262-2273 (CARE.) LP
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Volunteer Shares Experiences with The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida ®
How do you know when someone is enjoying their volunteer experiences with an organization? You hear it in their voice. And that’s what happened when speaking with Bob DesJardin, a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Southern Florida. His passion and commitment as a wish granter comes through loud and clear in every sentence he utters about past wishes and wishes to come. DesJardin has been helping to grant wishes to children with life-threatening conditions for over 10 years. Prior to his volunteer career, he had a demanding corporate position with General Mills for 39 years. During the late 80’s, he began financially supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation as a result of personally knowing families who had wishes granted to their children. There were many corporate moves for the DesJardin family and upon retiring Bob’s wife Cris got to choose their retirement location. Naples was the place because it offered so much – the arts, the sun and a great community. Once they arrived, the local Foundation office sent a note welcoming them to the area and invited them to attend a volunteer orientation. After that, DesJardin was hooked. He says he was so impressed with the staff and the other volunteers he knew he had to become a part of this magical organization. He has now granted over 60 wishes working alongside other wish granters and couldn’t be happier. “The Make-A-Wish Foundation is very dear to my heart,” says DesJardin. “It is one of the most rewarding experiences in my life and I’ve had a lot of experiences in my 74 years.” He still treasures the photos and thank you notes from his very first wish child and her family. She was a pre-teen who wanted a shopping spree at the Mall of America and to also go snowboarding in the middle of winter. It stands out to DesJardin because it was the first. “It’s not the number of wishes that counts,” he says. “It’s the one wish you are working on now that counts. There have been so many wishes, everything from a little boy wanting to swim with the dolphins to a young man who wanted to go to a NASCAR event and meet the drivers to a little girl who wanted to
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be a princess and meet Cinderella. They are all very special and each one is the most important one when you are working to make it happen.” DesJardin explained that a wish game, which is a series of questions, is used to eliminate the comments from siblings and parents during the wish granters’ interview with the child. It is a process that helps determine the top two wishes of the child. “We always have a pair of wish granters working on a wish, this way we don’t miss anything the child says,” explains DesJardin. “We ask -- where would you like to go, what would you like to be, what would you like to have, who would you like to meet and then we try to get at least two answers for each. This process really narrows down the child’s true wish.” The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. Twenty-eight years of magic and more than 8,000 wishes later, the Foundation continues its mission to share the power of a wish® with ailing children. DesJardin is a mentor for new volunteers and also acts as an ambassador, speaking to local organizations, clubs and church groups about the wish process and his experiences. He says he always uses the same closing statement when sharing. And it seems very appropriate at this point of the story too: “The doctor provides the medicine, the community provides the financial support and the Make-A-Wish Foundation provides the special ingredients that put magic in each and every wish, would you like to be part of the magic?” For more information, to make a donation, volunteer or become a wish sponsor, visit www. sfla.wish.org or call Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida at (239) 992-9474. LP
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BY KEVIN LANE
Local Dentists Find Paradise in Estero Estero residents Owen Feeney, D.M.D. and Claudie Delgado-Feeney, D.M.D. mix growing a local dental practice with extensive community involvement and family fun – and have a knack for making it all look effortless. Owen and Claudie met while in dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. They fell in love, married and, after completing their dental residencies at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, they settled in the area, moving to Stoneybrook in Estero in 2003. “We saw the Estero/Bonita Springs area as a community with tremendous potential and a great environment to raise children,” said Dr. Feeney. “Claudie and I were so impressed with the friendliness of the people here. We welcomed the opportunity to get more involved with the community.” Along with operating their dental practice, Bonita Estero Dental Group in Bonita Springs, Dr. Feeney has taught classes at Florida Gulf Coast University. His love and passion for both dentistry and education comes from his upbringing in Wyckoff, New Jersey, where his father was a dentist and his mother was a teacher. Owen is also president of the Estero-based lacrosse
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team the Estero Gorillas and coaches his son’s lacrosse team. He is a past chairman of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently chairman of the Chamber’s Foundation board. A competitive athlete (he has participated in several triathlons), Owen also plays guitar and sings in a band he formed with several “We saw the Estero/ other local business professionals called The Mighty Quint. Bonita Springs area Dr. Delgado-Feeney, who co- as a community owns and practices dentistry at with tremendous Bonita Estero Dental Group, was potential and a great also born in New Jersey, though environment to raise raised in Miami. Claudie is also actively involved children,” said Dr. in the community, serving on the Feeney. “Claudie and board of directors of the Bonita I were so impressed Chamber. She is an accomplished with the friendliness pianist and an avid long-distance runner, participating in several of the people here. We welcomed the marathons including this year’s Disney and Miami Marathons. opportunity to get But the greatest joy in the more involved with the Feeney’s lives come from their community.” four children, Justin 11, Sofia 9, Aiden 6 and Dylan 3. “Our kids are awesome in every way imaginable and we feel so fortunate to be able to raise them in such a great community like Estero,” Owen said. “We want our dental practice, with an emphasis on a family-like environment, to reflect the warmth and friendliness of the area. Our community involvement is a way for us to give back to an area that has given us so much.” LP
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ARE U READY? THE STATE WAKES UP IN AUGUST
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here’s no better place to see a wider variety of Division One football teams and styles than in Florida. From Sun Belt staples like Florida International Golden Panthers and the Florida Atlantic Owls to the Big East’s South Florida Bulls and Conference USA’s Central Florida Knights. The ACC’s rebuilding Miami Hurricanes, traditional power Florida State Seminoles to the Florida Gators fighting in the always tough SEC, there’s a team for every taste. And, if you haven’t been to a game in one of these stadiums, the pre-partying is another fantastic experience. Where could you find better weather, incredible tailgating, souped up recreational vehicles designed like homes, food fanatics, crazy fans and raucous stadiums? It just doesn’t get better than college football in the state of Florida. So what will Florida football look like in 2012 and what can we sports nuts expect from our teams? No Florida team goes into the 2012 season with higher expectations than the Florida State University Seminoles. Rated at number 23 in both the USA Today and Associated Press Top 25 polls, their solid, if unspectacular senior QB EJ Manuel is expected to raise his game. He’ll have help from fellow senior Rodney Smith going deep alongside talented junior Willie Haulstead and sophomore threat Rashad Greene. Taking pressure off Manuel’s passing attack will be the running backs; senior Chris Thompson and sophomore Devonta Freeman. Thompson was injured for almost all of the 2011 season but he is expected to be healthy in 2012. Freeman led the team in rushing, TDs and yards per carry as a freshman. Protecting Manuel and opening holes for Thompson and Freeman falls to a suspect offensive line. Their poor playing last year focused coach Rick Trickett to shake up the defense and he started four true freshmen against Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl - a game they won, 18-14. The good news is those four are back this year and may be the starters this fall. Defensively, FSU has one of the best lines in the country. Rated number 4 overall and number 2 in rushing defense by CBS Sports,
they also limited opponents to an average of only 15 points per game, fourth best in the country. Even though they lost the team’s leading tackler Nigel Bradham, junior Christian Jones should be able to pick up the slack. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan finished second in the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year chase and former JUCO star Cornellius “Tank” Carradine had 38 tackles and 5.5 sacks. A deeper and even more talented team than last year and a friendly schedule means the Seminoles will contend for and maybe win the ACC Championship. It’s going to be a good year for Tomahawk Nation!
Onto the Swamp and the Florida Gators! University of Florida’s Coach Will Muschhamp will make some tough decisions this year. He has two very good sophomore QBs - Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Brissett. It’s not always a good thing with two players who are so evenly matched. The key will come down to which athlete better grasps the offense transplanted from Boise State by new coordinator Brent Pease. The Gators have lots of receivers for Driskel and Brissett to throw to but which of them rise above their efforts from last year? The ground game could be the strength of the team this year. With an experienced offensive line, will powerful senior tailback Mike Gillislee, who has averaged 6.3 yards per carry over his career, break the 1,000 yards in a season barrier?
There’s few questions on defense with the Gators fielding a group among the best in the nation. Sharrif Floyd at one tackle, Omar Hunter in the middle and Dominique Easley at end along with linebackers Jon Bostic and Jelani Jenkins mean that opposing offenses will have their hands full of Gators all day long. The schedule may tell GatorNation all they need to know this year. With back to back away games against new-to-the-SEC Texas A&M and an always game Tennessee team, the Gators should be 4-0 and riding high when they welcome LSU to The Swamp. Fans can take heart in the fact that USA TODAY has UF #14th in its preseason rankings and finishing 11-1 in a best-case scenario. You might want to look into hotel reservations in Atlanta for the SEC title game.
University of Miami Hurricanes The ‘Canes were 6-6 last year. They may look back on this year and think that was a good season. The team has been decimated with injuries and players leaving school. QB Stephen Morris missed spring practice with back surgery, receivers Tommy Streeter and Travis Benjamin have departed and only two starters, Brandon Linder and Jon Feliciano, return to the offensive line for 2012. Similar issues plague the defense. But even with ongoing NCAA investigations, the coaching staff had a top ten recruiting season and some of those freshman will start right away.
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the Sun Belt Conference to Conference USA next year, expectations are high and the team wants to leave with a bang. An eight win 2011 season leaves Panther fans wanting more. With an experienced offensive line and receiver corp alongside a defense ranked number 14 nationally in scoring defense, with ten starters coming back, FIU fans will have plenty to cheer about. A Sun Belt Championship title is within reach. University of Central Florida Knights - The good news for nint ninth year head coach George O’Leary is the Georg Kn Knights defense was stellar last year, st rranked number 9 in tthe nation in total defense. d And the offense wasn’t as bad of as their record of 5-7 may indicate, scoring more than 30 points in four of their games in 2011. The bad news is that the eighteen turnovers and an inability to stop competitors in the fourth quarter last year will never help you win games. Coach O’Leary shook up his staff this year to help the team with five new assistants — four of them on the defensive side of the ball. New starting QB and sophomore Blake
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Bortles will direct the team and have the luxury of a strong rushing attack. Running backs Latavius Murray, Brynn Harvey and Miami transfer Storm Johnson will all get plenty of carries and be relied on to keep the pressure off until Bortles can open up deep with his wideouts Quincy McDuffie, J.J. Worton and Josh Reese. The offensive line is solid and anchored at tackle by Georgia Tech transfer Phil Smith and well thought of sophomore Torrian Wilson. Defensively, the Knights are very strong. Hard to imagine describing a young man that is 6 foot 2 inches and 249 lbs as “small” but linebacker Troy Davis is fast and capable with five sacks last season. Experience on the ends comes from seniors Toby Jackson and Cam Henderson. The guy to watch on defense is senior free safety Kemal Ishmael who is a four year starter and a big hitter. The Knights second game against Ohio State won’t be a cakewalk for the Buckeyes - if you’re looking for a potential upset, this might be the game to watch. The Knights are also changing conferences next year, headed to the Big East in 2013, and have a good chance to take the C-USA title with them. The change will also resurrect the popular “War on I-4” against the Bulls of South Florida!
University of South Florida Bulls After missing a bowl game for the first time in seven years, the Bulls are going to be hungry to get back in the Big East fight and reward their students - USF has the largest student section at 12,501 in the conference. Expectations are high — the Bulls excited fans in 2011 with a season-opening victory at Notre Dame and started 4-0. They had six games in 2011 that were decided by six or less points. Unfortunately, the Bulls were a dismal 1-5 in those games. The Bulls are ranked at number 39 nationwide this year by Yahoo! Sports’ Mike Huguenin. Four year starter and senior QB B.J. Daniels has a lot of expectations on his shoulders after a very good 2011. Coach Skip Holtz has recruited an excellent freshman class of receivers to play alongside junior Sterling Griffin and sophomores Chris Dunkley and Andre Davis. The offense will have to be more consistent — the O line has excellent tackles, senior Mark Popek and freshman All-America pick last season, Quinterrius Eatmon - but everyone else has to get better too. Luckily, USF has one of the top linebacker groups in the Big East and the defense ranked 15th nationally against the run and 39th nationally overall.
Outside linebackers Sam Barrington, DeDe Lattimore and middle linebacker Michael Lanaris are beasts and will work hard to pressure opposing QBs to help out a secondary looking for two new starters. Home games versus Rutgers and Pittsburgh will go a long way to showing the team where they stand in the conference and the opener vs Chattanooga should extend USF’s home opener record — now at 11-0.
Florida Atlantic University Owls First year coach Carl Pelini takes over from retiring coach Howard Schnellenberg and has his work cut out for him. Last year’s 1-11 record means that the Owls can do better this year, right? Senior linebacker David Hinds made 110 tackles as a junior last season and will be counted on to anchor a defense that may see more than their fair share of playing team in 2012. The offense is where the questions are for the Owls. They were an embarrassing last in the nation in offense last year even though tailback
Alfred Morris ran for a very respectable 1,186 yards. The problem, Morris went to the NFL and the Owls have holes at QB, tailback and receiver. Looking on the bright side, away games at Georgia, Alabama and Navy should provide an opportunity for team bonding. Looking for the bright side of a tough year for the Owls. Overall, it’s going to be a good year for Florida college football fans. The Seminoles are a good bet for the ACC Championship as are the Gators in the always strong SEC, the Hurricanes are great defensively and might surprise some teams - they should be in a December bowl game. The FIU Golden Panthers and UCF Knights are changing conferences and they are going to want to go out with a bang and might take the conference titles with them. If USF matches expectations and puts games against Rutgers and Pitt in the win column, they will really turn some heads. Finally, the Owls can’t possibly be as bad as they were last year. A few weeks and you’ll surely see team logo flags flying from car windows, trucks with team magnets proudly displayed, new cool shirts, shorts and socks being worn by fans of all ages and your local bars filled with excited Florida football fans ready to cheer at the top of their lungs for all things football!
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Olympia Grille And Sports Lounge 21253 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd. Estero, FL 33483 (239)947-0222
Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub And Grill 9070 Bonita Beach Rd. Bonita Springs www.fitzgeraldspub.com/ (239) 949-2111
Big Al’s Sports Grill 25101 South Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs, FL 34135 www.Bigalssportsgrill.com (239) 948-7444
West Bay Club Bar and Grill 4600 West Bay Boulevard Estero, FL 33483 www.westbayclub.com (888) 922- 0060
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The end of summer is a fun time to che eck out a varie ety of all new, tech hnology-advanced and superr hot rides for 2013.
2013 Ford Mustang V-6 Although not as acclaimed or hyped as the new Mustang Shelby GT 500, this V-6 version is much more affordable at an estimated $26,000 to $30,000 for a well-equipped machine. It can accelerate, turn, and stop quicker than most of the competition. And although most testers say it’s a bit heavy, its track specs are more than competitive, they are even impressive -0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, quarter mile in 13.9 seconds and breaking from 60 to 0 in just 110 feet. That’s mostly due to an injection of heavy horses and a great set of breaks and tires. The engine is a 3.7-liter, 24-valve V-6 monster and the Mustang puts out an inspiring 305 horsepower. The tires are made by Pirelli.
2013 Buick Verano Turbo Gone are all the slick, high profile emblems that tattooed the former Verano. The 2013 is a more refined looking car, but its wild side can be found under the hood. That’s where the 2.0-liter, 250-hp, turbo direct-injected engine is nestled. Buick thinks the car can jet from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds and will boast an estimated 30 or so miles per gallon on the highway. Other features include IntelliLink Sirius/XM stereo/ information service, a rearview camera and Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is included in the convenience package. Price for the car is not set in stone but it is estimated to be in the $25,000 range.
2013 Porsche Boxster S For the first time since this car’s inception, Porsche has introduced an all-new Boxster model. This new model is faster, can grip the road better and has better fuel economy. Additional details on the car include a price tag estimated between $49,500 and $60,900. The engine will feature 3.4 liter, 315 horsepower with a DOHC 24-valve H-6 and Porsche believes this Boxster will go 0-60 in 4.8 to 5.1 searing seconds. Transmission is a 6-speed manual; 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Expected fuel economy is estimated in the mid to upper 20’s for city and highway mileage.
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2013 BMW X1 BMW adds this beauty to their successful SUV line. It’s a smaller version of their other sporty SUV’s (X3 and X5) and enhances the hot new “mini” SUV market segment. Taking an excerpt from BMW’s press release it seems as though the company is determined to conquer this SUV division: “Having demonstrated that it is the perfect blend sports sedan-like driving dynamics and SUV utility in markets around the world, the BMW X1 is setting out to conquer the U.S. The talented Sport Activity Vehicle of the premium compact segment will make its U.S. market debut armed with state-of-the-art powertrain technology, innovative features, selective design modifications and extensive interior refinements.” Pricing starts at approximately $31,500.
2013 Infiniti JX 35 Infiniti’s brand new, three row, seven-seater is geared toward the luxury crossover buyer. Creature comforts galore, massive amounts of legroom and respectable fuel consumption make up this massive new vehicle. Options for the new Infiniti include a high-end Premium Package. This package features a 360-degree parking camera system, front and rear parking sensors, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, driver seat memory, a hard-drive navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, among other things. There is also a Theatre Package and Deluxe Touring Package. The JX 35 generates 265 horsepower from a 3.5 liter V-6, and standard safety features are impressive. Price starts around $41,000.
2013 Cadillac XTS Taking over for the now defunct Cadillac DTS, the XTS promises to be an all-around sparkling achievement for General Motors. XTS will come in Base, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum trims. All versions include GM’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension, front wheel drive, (all wheel drive is available on the Luxury, Premium and Platinum.) The only engine choice is the 304 horsepower 3.6 liter V-6, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is estimated at 17 mpg city/28 mpg highway. Front- and rear-side airbags are standard, as are front knee airbags and rear obstacle detection. Pricing starts at around the $44,000 mark.
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Jim Breuler’s Life Care Center of Estero… Changing Lives! BY KEVIN LANE
You know you’re getting older when your back goes out more than you do! Actually, back pain is no laughing matter for those who experience it… or other health issues that require physical therapy… like knee replacement, sports injuries, slip-andfall and orthopedic and neurological ailments. “Life can deliver some unexpected twists: accidents, sudden illnesses or emergency surgeries can happen when you least expect them,” Jim Breuler said. “In the aftermath of such events, your energy is focused on recovery. Trying to find the best available resources for help can be very challenging.” Breuler is the Executive Director at the Life Care Center of Estero, at 3850 Williams Road in Estero. While there are many services offered at the Life Care Center, the one that has generated a good deal of excitement is their Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill, an innovative machine that uses air pressure to adjust weight, relieving stress on the lower extremities as patients run or walk. The Life Care Center purchased the treadmill late last year after looking at different in-house treatment options, including a small water tank aquaciser. It is the latest in cutting edge rehabilitation technology. Before now, the alternative was going to an outside pool facility for water therapy, which has similar benefits to the Alter G, such as better muscular strength, increase range of motion, coordination and stabilization. “But it’s far more of a hassle,” according to Christy Welch, the Rehabilitation Services Manager at Life Care Center of Estero. Jim Breuler was recently awarded a divisional
President’s Awards at Life Care Centers of America Annual Management Meeting. The award was presented for distinguished service in the long-term health care management role within the “Life can deliver some Southeast Division’s 21 facilities in unexpected twists: Florida. Breuler was specifically praised accidents, sudden for his evident love for the residents. illnesses or emergency Under his leadership, the facility surgeries can happen achieved a deficiency-free state when you least expect inspection in nursing care. Customer them. In the aftermath satisfaction surveys show more than of such events, your 90 percent of families rating the energy is focused on facility as “excellent” or “good” this recovery. Trying to year. find the best available “Jim has demonstrated professional resources for help can skill and compassion in dispatching be very challenging.” his responsibilities to the associates, residents and families he serves,” said Beecher Hunter, Life Care president. “He has uniquely demonstrated a leadership style for others to emulate. This distinguished award goes to the heart of our mission.” Life Care operates more than 200 skilled nursing homes, assisted living, retirement, home care and Alzheimer’s centers in 28 states – from Boston, Massachusetts to Hilo, Hawaii. Call (239) 495-4000. LP
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Seasons 52 BY LAURA CUMMINGS
“IT’S AMAZING HOW GOOD FOOD CAN TASTE WITH SEASONABLY FRESH INGREDIENTS AND HEALTHY COOKING METHODS. ALTHOUGH WE WERE FEELING QUITE CONTENT, NO DINNER AT SEASONS 52 WOULD BE COMPLETE WITHOUT A MINI INDULGENCE OR TWO.”
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For everything there is a season. That’s why the menu at Seasons 52 is never the same two weeks in a row. As the name suggests, the core menu is revamped four times a year, with the advent of each season bringing fresh, new tastes and seasonal sensations. A portion of the menu changes weekly -- 52 times a year -- showcasing the best the season has to offer. You’ll never hear a customer say, “I’ll have the usual” here. Not only are the ingredients ultra fresh, every dish is under 475 calories. It’s guilt-free dining with the flavor of full indulgence, thanks to healthier cooking methods like wood-fire grilling and brick-oven cooking. The restaurant’s decor is vibrant and contemporary, fitting for such an innovative dining concept. Live piano music is featured in the bar nightly and piped throughout the dining area. Opening in Naples last fall, the Orlando-based Seasons 52 offers an ever-changing menu overseen by Culinary Director Clifford Pleau, the award-winning chef behind other creative restaurant concepts, including Walt Disney World’s California Grill. Master Sommelier George Miliotes oversees the Seasons 52 wine and beverage program, offering an international wine list of more than 100 selections. He encourages guests to mix and match wines with each course of their meal, venturing out to try something new, like Jam Jar Moscato from the Western Cape or Oberbergener Bassgeige, a German wine nationally exclusive to Seasons 52. Locally, the Naples restaurant is run by Managing Partner Colleen Dunavan and Executive Chef Nicolas Hartzer, who was classically trained in French cooking at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. My dining companions and I settled into
our booth under great expectation, and Seasons 52 did not disappoint. Our server, Steve, suggested we start with flatbread, which Seasons 52 considers one of the “bookends” of a great meal. The other “bookend” is their famous “Mini Indulgences” -- tiny and tempting treats, which we will delve into later. Flatbreads on the summer menu include Spicy Chipotle Shrimp, as well as Artichoke and Goat Cheese, complimented by spinach, balsamic onions and roasted peppers. At Steve’s suggestion, we opted for the Ripe Plum Tomato flatbread, featuring fresh basil, roasted garlic and melted parmesan cheese. Served on a long wooden plank, the gardenfresh flavors of this thin-crust flatbread made a delightful start to our meal. For appetizers, we tried the Maryland Crab, Roasted Shrimp and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms under parmesan-panko crust. Served in a partitioned crock, these tender mushrooms topped with seafood were unanimous crowd-pleasers. We also tried the Spicy Chicken Chile Relleno. This giant red pepper came stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and spinach. Served on pico de gallo, the dish offered a gentle heat and exploded with flavor. Moving on to salads, my husband ordered the Kalymnos Greek salad with feta cheese,
cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced red onions and kalamata olives, while I tried the Organic Arugula. A combo of watermelon, grilled golden beets, goat cheese, jicama and toasted pistachios makes this salad the ultimate taste of summer. For the main course, I took Steve’s suggestion and ordered the Wild Alaskan Copper River Salmon, which is only on the menu for seven weeks. The flavorful dish did not disappoint, served with corn risotto, fresh asparagus and roasted pepper with dill sauce. My dining companion opted for another seasonal seafood dish, Grilled Swordfish Piperade with jicama, haricot verts (French green beans) and braised black beans, which he reported was a superb veggie combination. Another highlight of the Summer Menu is the 11-ounce Piedmontese All-Natural Bone-In Strip Steak, a lean and tender cut of beef served with roasted asparagus, cremini mushrooms and fingerling potatoes. It’s amazing how good food can taste with seasonably fresh ingredients and healthy cooking methods. Although we were feeling quite content, no dinner at Seasons 52 would be complete without a Mini Indulgence or two. Served in shot-sized glasses for $2.50 apiece, these small dishes of sweetness are the perfect way to end an enjoyable evening of culinary pleasure. Steve brought out a tray of nine Indulgences for our choosing, a task which did not prove easy. Drawn to the sun-ripened sweetness of seasonal berries, I sampled both the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli and the Blueberry Cheesecake. My dining companion settled on the Belgian Chocolate Rocky Road, decadently loaded with four kinds of chocolate and no nuts. For fun, you can take a quiz on the Seasons 52 Facebook page to see if your personality can determine your favorite Mini Indulgence. Interestingly, my Indulgence was Carrot Cake, due to my “reliable and trustworthy nature.”
Seasons 52 is located at 8930 Tamiami Trail North next to the Mercato Center. The dining area seats about 300 guests, including al fresco dining and the piano bar area. The restaurant also offers three private dining rooms and an exclusive chef’s table. Reservations are recommended and may be made online at www.Seasons52.com or by calling (239)5948852.
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ESTERO EVENTS AUGUST 2012
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUG 1-5 CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: DRALION Germain Arena, Estero (239)948-7825 or www.germainarena.com AUG 1-18 GREASE Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre (239)278-4422 or www.broadwaypalm.com
AUG 25 SUMMER JAZZ ON THE GULF Naples Beach Hotel, 7-10 p.m. (239)261-2222 or www.naplesbeachhotel.com
AUG 3 BACK TO SCHOOL FASHION SHOW The Mercato, Naples, at 6 p.m. (239)254-1080 or www.mercatoshops.com
AUG 5 GREAT AWAKENING: FT MYERS Ft. Myers Christian Outreach Center (239)481-6262 or www.revival.com
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AUG 21 MOVIES ON THE LAWN: THE GREAT OUTDOORS The Mercato, Naples, at 8 p.m. (239)254-1080 or www.mercatoshops.com
AUG 3-31 G3: GENERATIONS CUBED (LAMERS ART EXHIBIT) Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center (239)333-1933 or www.sbdac.com
AUG 4 STUART LITTLE (YOUTH THEATRE) Promenade at Bonita Bay, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. (239)495-8989 or www.artcenterbonita.org
AUG 1-18 CAUGHT IN THE NET Off Broadway Palm Theatre (239)278-4422 or www. broadwaypalm.com
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AUG 10 SPIRIT OF ’45 Naples Botanical Garden: Sounds from the Greatest Generation (239)643-7275 or www.naplesgarden.org AUG 11 EVENING OF ART & BLUES Arts for ACT 2012 Fine Art Auction, Harborside Event Center (239)939-2553 or www.artsforactfineartauction.com AUG 13-30 SHOW ME YOUR ‘ABS’ ABSTRACT ART EXHIBIT Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs www.artcenterbonita.org
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AUG 17-18 GROUPER GRAB TOURNAMENT Port Sanibel Marina, Fort Myers (239)671-9347 or www.thegroupergrab.com AUG 21-23 MIRACLE BASEBALL VS. BRADENTON Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers (239)768-4210 or www.miraclebaseball.com AUG 24-26 MIRACLE BASEBALL VS. PALM BEACH Hammond Stadium, Ft. Myers (239)768-4210 or www.miraclebaseball.com
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Business Hall of Fame Induction Scott Fischer and Barbara Watt-Biggs inducted into 2012 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame on April 25, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa.
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS
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another thing... I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE AND IT IS US. BY BRUCE TURKEL
A while back I got into my car, flicked on the radio and realized that there wasn’t anything for me to listen to. It seems that all of the stations were programming p g g their music for — oh, it pains me to say it — much uch younger audiences. We Baby Boomers were once defined by radio, but have we become irrelevant to the broadcast industry? Flash forward — there’s an app for that, a free iPhone app called, appropriately enough, “Boomer Radio.” It was created by a couplee of Boomers who decided that theirr generation needed a single place to go for the music that they grew up with (oldies and rock & roll), plus us the genres that they’ve embraced as adults (smooth jazz, acoustic rock, ck, etc.). The Boomer Radio folks believe that other media outlets don’t appreciate ciate that there are more than 80 million on of us Baby Boomers and that we control ontrol more than three-quarters of all wealth in the U.S. And what Boomer Radio also knows, but no other media outlet seems to understand, is that over the next 10 years, Baby Boomers will inherit more than 8.4 trillion dollars, the largest transfer of wealth in the history of the world. That breaks down to $300,000 each for 70% of all Boomers, 10% of who will inherit more than $150,000. And when you consider that this is an audience that has the lowest savings rates in history, it begs the obvious questions: Will we Boomers see their windfall as a second chance and squirrel the money away? Will we use the cash to pay off our debts and start clean? Or will we see the new income as an unexpected gift and continue with our profligate ways? Only time will tell. But with all due respect to the economists and legislators who are spending a lot of time sussing this out, I believe it doesn’t matter. Because regardless of what Boomers decide to do with their money as a cohort, there’s going to be an awful lot of cash flying around. And than means opportunities. Boomer Radio is busy figuring out how to be the go-to media source for these newly flush Boomers looking for the music they grew up with. The Younger Next Year book series folks are working hard to be the go-to information
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and inspiration source for Boomers who aren’t willing to go gently into the good night. Olay is creating skin care products and messaging for Boomers who are p willing to “age gracefully.” not wi Apple has added a setting to their iPhone App text size for Boomer’s failing to increase inc eyes (Interested? You can find it at Setting > General > Accessibility > Large Text. You’re Gene welcome). Ford has designed a new Taurus welc with SUV-like seat heights for Boomers who have trouble fitting themselves into low-slung cars but don’t want to buy low trucks. And hearing aid manufacturers are tru designing devices that look like Bluetooth de earpieces for hard-of-hearing Boomers ea who w are too vain to accept traditional looking equipment. lo BRP has created the three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder Roadster for C consumers who want their open air motorcycling served up with a little more stability. Porsche has created the Cayenne SUV and Panamera sedan for f drivers who want their performance with i h a side id order d off comfort. And even Ferrari has thrown their Borsalino hat into the Boomer-accommodation ring, releasing their first-ever station wagon, the FF (no, really!). The Baby Boom is really going to explode as the largest, most narcissistic population ever finds itself suddenly flush with cash and continues on its self-centered journey for selfexpression and hedonistic experiences. And companies all over the world, from real estate developers to restaurants to cruise lines to banks and investment houses are going to trip all over themselves trying to service this free-spending audience. For best practices tomorrow, they should subscribe to Boomer Radio today. That way they can keep an eye on how the media company is positioning themselves because Boomer Radio has seen the future and it is us.
Bruce is a branding expert who makes his clients’ brand experiences more valuable. He’s worked with great organizations including Discovery Channel, Baptist Health, MetCare, and Miami. He’s spoken at MIT, Harvard, and hundreds of conferences. He’s been on NPR and CNN and featured in The New York Times and Fast Company Magazine. He has published three books on advertising including Building Brand Value. LP
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