South Lee Messenger

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 — Time:4:07:57 AM EST

Estero Republican Women Federated Caring for America Project

The Estero Republican Women Federated are launching their Caring for America Project for 2008 and we invite you to participate in this project that will change the way you see your community. The Caring for America Project emphasizes that problems can be solved more effectively through the generosity of and combined energies of individuals rather than through dependency on government programs. Liberty Youth Ranch empitomizes this concept and we are proud to be a partner in their goal of providing a caring and nurturing environment for hurting and needy children in our community.

Americans prevail at fifth annual Emerald Challenge
Irish golfers recently graced Southwest Florida competing in the fifth annual Emerald Challenge Cup. The Cup is a weeklong golf tournament between avid U.S. and Irish golfers.�

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To promote Irish tourism, the fifth annual Emerald Challenge was kicked off at Old Corkscrew Golf Country Club in Estero. Left to right: Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce President John Albion, Golf Travel Consultant Kevin McGrath, Lori Albion, Old Corkscrew Country Club golf pro manager Mark Iwinski, Estero Chamber of Commerce Chairman & CEO Meg Judge and former Dublin Chamber of Commerce president Clive Brownlee.

Taste of Estero Sunday

The mingling scents of fresh baked pizza, spicy chicken wings and more will waft from the Estero Community Park as the Estero-Gulf Coast Kiwanis Club host the first annual Taste of Estero Sunday, May 4 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Firecats off to franchise-best 6-0 start after 49-43 win

With their 49-43 victory over the Manchester Wolves Saturday night at Germain Arena, the Florida Firecats accomplished something that, in the franchise�s eight-year history, has never been done before � start the season 6-0.