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Photos by ANDREA M. GALABINSKI

  • Joann Lawrence talks about what appeals to her about Buddhism and meditation.
  • The group meditates at the end of a lesson.
  • Stevi Davis of Fort Myers meditates at the Samudrabadra Center in South Fort Myers.
  • JoAnn Lawrence heads the classes, which incorporate real life examples with religious thought.
  • Buddhist artwork greets you when you go to the Samudrabadra Buddhist Center in South Fort Myers.
  • Residents of Bonita Springs are not experiencing water emergencies like other local areas, and enforcement of watering violations is on a complain basis.
  • Volunteers from the Eagle Ray Dive Club spent Saturday at the annual Reef Cleanup at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area. From left, Louis Hanna, Ben Desmond, Ray Ebelt and Linda and Mark Jaikes by all the derelict traps found during the morning.
  • Byron Liles, left and Katherine Walker Worth with a model of her father Forrest Walker's home. Walker was the first white baby born in Bonita Springs.
  • Troy Hayes holds daughter Leah Hazel, named after Hazel Strickland, a founding family ancestor in front of a display of old Bonita Banner clippings from the early days.
  • Maria Valencia and son Abraham, left, with Laura Razo, son Emelio and daughter Emily, right, with program director Kati Verna at a Moms and Tots Literacy Program class at the Bonita Springs YMCA.
  • Dwarfs were part of the Snow White-themed 'Canadians in Wonderland' entry to the Mardi Gras parade.
  • The Red Blush Escort Service really reflected the decadent side of Mardi Gras fun. The annual parade is a highlight of the retirement community, with residents either participating in the parade or watching along the route from golf carts or lawn chairs.
  • The Playboy Bunnies performed 'Puttin' On The Ritz' for their entertainment number at the Fat Tuesday Parade.
  • Citrus Park Straw-Berry Red Hatters Lillian Quinn, left, and Evelyn Kibb enjoy last week's High Tea at The Ritz Carlton, Naples.
  • The Citrus Park Straw-Berry Red Hatters in the lobby of The Ritz Carlton, Naples, after attending an afternoon High Tea.
  • Drs. Claudie Delgato-Feeney and husband Owen F. Feeney practice dentistry together in Bonita Springs. 'All of our children want to be dentists when they grow up,' said Delgato-Feeney. The Feeneys have a comfortable yet modern office in Bonita Springs. They give patients 'virtual reality glasses' to watch TV and movies while in the chair. They are like two TV sets on the eyes.
  • Lee County firefighters manned a display at the Celebrate Estero event.
  • The winners of the Chili Cook-off were the San Carlos Park Fire Department, from left: Lt. Jose Orama, Lt. Ernie Hand, Brian DuBransky (driver and head chef), Fire Chief Nat Ippolito and Scott Slocum, firefighter/paramedic. Proceeds went to support paramedic Jay Harper who was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma.
  • The third annual Celebrate Estero event at Miromar Outlets featured entertainment, great food, activities and a chance for community members to learn more about the 40-plus local businesses in attendance.
  • Lee county commissioners and State Rep. Mike Davis were among the judges at the Chili Cook-off.
  • Scott Longo and son Jesse Longo man the helicopter at Celebrate Estero. Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott and staff provided the helicopter, a K-9 unit, and SWAT and Bomb Squad displays.
  • Painter Barbara Seiberling at the Estero Art League display. The league was founded in 1997, and original founding member Maxine King was in attendance, according to Heidi Bates of the league.
  • Preservation champion Chris Busk has actually developed a unique niche in preserving/saving homes from the wrecking ball by moving them, when the property they sit on is rezoned or becomes too valuable for the owners to turn down development offers.
  • Preservation champion Chris Busk stands inside the E.P. Nutting House. The hardest part of the restoration — the foundation and groundwork for the interior — was recently completed.
  • Chris Busk stands outside the E.P. Nutting House, which he is restoring. He plans on making Pennsylvania Avenue a historic lane.
  • Mark Ackerman, left, a charter member of the noon Rotary Club, with Dave Ziccarelli, a charter member also of the noon club, take part in festivities.
  • From left: Nancy Wyckoff, of The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs, with guest Jim Burnes and Sue Masters, a Rotary member who was on the event committee, pose with a Vera Wang dress, valued at more than $1,500, for the auction.
  • Bonita Springs Historical Society President Charlie Strader, in front of the historic Dixie Moon Cafe on Old 41.

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