News for Estero FL - AmericanTowns.com AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Estero Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/estero-fl News for Estero FL - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/estero-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:34:38 -0600 13th Annual Coconut Point New Year's Weekend Art Festival 13th Annual Coconut Point New Year's Weekend Art Festival Ring in the New Year at Coconut Point! Exhibitors will occupy the streets of Coconut Point https://www.americantowns.com/news/13th-annual-coconut-point-new-years-weekend-art-festival-31632156-estero-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/13th-annual-coconut-point-new-years-weekend-art-festival-31632156-estero-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 18th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival Get ready for a truly unforgettable experience at the 17th Annual Coconut Point Art Festival, also known as "The Big One"! Transforming the already https://www.americantowns.com/news/18th-annual-coconut-point-art-festival-31646474-estero-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/18th-annual-coconut-point-art-festival-31646474-estero-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 14th Annual Coconut Point New Year's Art Festival Exhibitors will occupy the streets of Coconut Point for two fun-filled days during this admission-free, outdoor event. Stroll amidst life-size https://www.americantowns.com/news/14th-annual-coconut-point-new-years-art-festival-31709519-estero-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/14th-annual-coconut-point-new-years-art-festival-31709519-estero-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rutherford, Colleagues Launch Everglades Caucus, Request Funding for Florida Everglades Restoration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) joined members of the Florida Delegation to launch the Everglades Caucus and participate in a https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutherford-colleagues-launch-everglades-caucus-request-funding-for-florida-everglades-restoration-31538064-jacksonville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rutherford-colleagues-launch-everglades-caucus-request-funding-for-florida-everglades-restoration-31538064-jacksonville-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Inflation Hits Valentine’s Day Floridians,  On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With https://www.americantowns.com/news/inflation-hits-valentines-day-31538428-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/inflation-hits-valentines-day-31538428-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Broward College District Board of Trustees Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 17th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cindy Kushner, Alexis Yarbrough, and Mario https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-broward-college-district-board-of-trustees-31538442-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-four-to-the-broward-college-district-board-of-trustees-31538442-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Counteract Biden's Border Crisis JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extensive legislative proposal to take action against the increasing https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-legislation-to-counteract-bidens-border-crisis-31540326-jacksonville-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-legislation-to-counteract-bidens-border-crisis-31540326-jacksonville-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces the Cancer Connect Collaborative to Explore Innovative Strategies for Cancer Treatment and Care TAMPA, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the Cancer Connect Collaborative, an expansion of Florida Cancer https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-the-cancer-connect-collaborative-to-explore-innovative-strategies-for-cancer-treatment-and-care-31540327-tampa-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-lady-casey-desantis-announces-the-cancer-connect-collaborative-to-explore-innovative-strategies-for-cancer-treatment-and-care-31540327-tampa-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio and Warner Urge Biden Administration to Protect American Innovation From China's Military Industrial Complex The flow of U.S. technology, talent, data, and capital into the People’s Republic of China is a threat to the U.S. and its businesses, https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-and-warner-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-american-innovation-from-chinas-military-industrial-complex-31540925-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-and-warner-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-american-innovation-from-chinas-military-industrial-complex-31540925-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 During Trip to Ecuador, Rubio meets with American Chamber of Commerce and Local Business Leaders As Latin America and the Caribbean turn towards left-leaning anti-American governments, Ecuador remains an important strategic ally for our nation https://www.americantowns.com/news/during-trip-to-ecuador-rubio-meets-with-american-chamber-of-commerce-and-local-business-leaders-31540929-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/during-trip-to-ecuador-rubio-meets-with-american-chamber-of-commerce-and-local-business-leaders-31540929-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ICYMI: Rubio: East Palestine Shows Danger of Putting Profits over People In any functional society, the wreck of a massive, 150-car train and the emergence of a black cloud that threatens thousands of U.S. citizens would https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rubio-east-palestine-shows-danger-of-putting-profits-over-people-31540930-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rubio-east-palestine-shows-danger-of-putting-profits-over-people-31540930-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ICYMI: Rubio Speaks on the Family at EPPC Event The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) hosted a panel discussing new research on the American family. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rubio-speaks-on-the-family-at-eppc-event-31540933-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rubio-speaks-on-the-family-at-eppc-event-31540933-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 PHOTO: Rubio Meets with President Lasso in Guayaquil As Latin America and the Caribbean turn towards left-leaning anti-American governments, Ecuador remains an important strategic ally for our nation https://www.americantowns.com/news/photo-rubio-meets-with-president-lasso-in-guayaquil-31540935-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/photo-rubio-meets-with-president-lasso-in-guayaquil-31540935-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio Places Committee Hold on Seven Biden Nominees The Biden Administration has nominated questionable individuals to multiple posts as representatives of the U.S. government, including: Eric https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-places-committee-hold-on-seven-biden-nominees-31540937-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-places-committee-hold-on-seven-biden-nominees-31540937-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rubio Demands Biden Administration Cancel Cuban Regime's U.S. Visit Congress was notified that operatives from the Cuban regime's Border Guard, and the dictatorship's Ministry of Foreign Relation, will soon visit the https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-demands-biden-administration-cancel-cuban-regimes-us-visit-31540940-orlando-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rubio-demands-biden-administration-cancel-cuban-regimes-us-visit-31540940-orlando-fl.html Government and Politics Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600