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18 Alico Family Golf Center
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skill building
FEATURES
22 Spearheading Incorporation
John Goodrich of the Estero Council ghts
for Esteros Village with a Vision
26 Twenty Years of Stan and Haney
Talk show duo hits their 5,000th show
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40 Remembering Mimi
42 5th Annual Love That Dress
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PUBLISHER Gary Israel
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I am sure that everyone is
relieved that things have started
to dry out around paradise!!!
WOW! What a summer!! I, for one,
am ready for a change of seasons.
Change of seasons, you say? Of
course!!
While some parts of the country
enjoy many changes to their
weather and vegetation in the
fall, we in southwest Florida can
always tell that it has arrived by
simply watching the temperatures
of the Gulf of Mexico and the
car carriers making their annual
migration into town. We already
have a little more trafc and
our shops stores and favorite
restaurants are slightly busier.
But what a great time it is
around here in the greater Estero
area. There is so much going on
already. The Florida Everblades
have kicked off their season,
college football is almost at the
end of theirs and FGCUs Mens
& Womens basketball seasons
are just around the corner!! GO
EAGLES!! #DUNK CITY!! I hope
everyone will take advantage of
having the home team so close
by. I encourage you to get out and
support these athletes.
Whether in business, sports
or life, to reach the milestone
of 5,000 in anything is quite an
accomplishment! This months
cover story honors K-Rocks
dynamic duo in the afternoons,
Stan & Haney. Thats right
coming up on their 5,000 show
together. They are funny most
of the time, irreverent some of
the time, but talented all of the
time. You can catch their show on
96.1FM.
In case you have been away
for a while, the big talk (other
than Hertz relocating to New
Jersey) involves the debate over
incorporation. The rst step for
the residents of our community
is to support a petition to allow a
referendum to be placed on the
ballot (no matter if you are for or
against we still need to be able to
voice our opinions!!). We want to
introduce you to John Goodrich,
Chairman of the Incorporation
and Annexation Committee of
the Estero Council of Community
Leaders. Read about what lies
before us.
Speaking of community leaders,
some say that Dick Schweers,
Chairman of the Estero Fire
Rescue Board is the Face of
Estero. I invite you to enjoy
getting to know him!
So, hows your golf game?
Doesnt matter!! Even if you are
the most experienced player
around or you have never held a
club how about a 30-acre family
golf center that will enable the
whole family to enjoy a golf outing
together? Check out the Alico
Family Golf Center coming to the
area early next year.
And, how about a healthy cut
of prime rib?? Head on down
to the Pewter Mug, and enjoy
not only Certied Angus Beef,
but tremendous seafood and an
incredible soup/salad bar.
And, on a sad note, we said
goodbye to the Grande Dame of
Estero and Founder of the Estero
Historical Society, Mimi Straub
at 100+ years of age. We have
dedicated a scene page in this
issue to her memory.
And on a personal note, in a few
weeks most of us will gather with
family and friends to celebrate
Thanksgiving. I dont know of any
community that should have more
to be thankful for than Estero. I
hope that each of you will take
time during the month to reect,
in your own way, on what you are
most thankful for. Good health,
true friends, loving family or
special opportunitiestake time
to be thankful. And tell the ones
that you love, that you do.
And as always, Enjoy the
Lifestyle!
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CALUSA BLUEWAY PADDLING
FESTIVAL - Nov. 1-3
Multiple locations along the
beaches of Fort Myers and
Sanibel
Info: www.calusablueway
paddlingfestival.com
Activities are planned
throughout Lee County from
Friday through Sunday. Most
demos, instruction and speakers
will be on the Sanibel Causeway.
The schedule includes kayaking
and SUP tness, safety and yoga.
The CaluSUP Relay Race and the
Doggie Paddle will be at 11:30
a.m. on Sunday. Offsite tours and
events include Wildlife Kayak
Tours with Adventure Sea Kayak
& SUP, evening paddles with
Southwest Florida Paddling Club,
Sunrise or Dolphin/Manatee
Kayak Tours with Gulf Cost
Kayak and a Picnic Island Paddle
Saturday at 11 a.m.
BROADWAY PALM CHILDRENS
THEATRE: HOW I BECAME A
PIRATE - NOV. 1-22
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre,
1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Tickets: (239)278-4422 or
www.broadwaypalm.com
A new season of Childrens
Theatre kicks off with How I
Became a Pirate, opening Oct.
25 and running through Nov. 22.
This story of pirate adventure
is all about nding ones own
heart. Tickets are $18 and
include lunch. Other childrens
productions this season include
Babes in Toyland, Freckleface
Strawberry, and The Little
Mermaid. On the main stage,
CATS runs through Nov. 23
and Swingin Christmas opens
Nov. 28.
HARRY CONNICK JR. - Nov. 6
Artis-Naples,
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples
Tickets: (239) 597-1900 or
www.artisnaples.org
Harry Connick, Jr. brings his
Every Man Should Know
tour to Naples for one night
only. He began performing as
a pianist and vocalist in New
Orleans at age ve and has
exemplied every aspect of
the entertainment world from
musical performances, on screen
achievements and Broadway
appearances. Also catch classic
rock band America at Artis-
Naples on Nov. 20.
NAPLES INTERNATIONAL FILM
FESTIVAL - Nov. 7
Artis-Naples,
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples
Info: www.napleslmfest.com
The Fifth Annual Naples
International Film Festival
Opening Night & Party will
celebrate the magic of cinema
through an exclusive lm
screening of Hank and Asha,
followed by a night of dancing.
Hank and Asha is a modern
love story about an Indian
woman studying in Prague and
a lonely New Yorker who begin
a correspondence through video
letters. The complete Red Carpet
experience is $159, or lm ticket
only for $29.
BONITA CHRISTIAN FORUM:
CHAD WILLIAMS - Nov. 12
First Presbyterian Church,
9751 Bonita Beach Rd.,
Bonita Springs
Info: (239)992-3233 or www.
bonitachristianforum.org
The Bonita Christian Forum
kicks off its ninth season with
Chad Williams, former Navy
SEAL and author of SEAL of
God. Williams will recount his
faith journey from a hatred-
motivated Navy SEAL to an
evangelist. This free event is
open to the public and begins
at 7 p.m. Other speakers on
this seasons lineup include
syndicated columnist Cal
Thomas, former U.S. Sen. Fred
Thompson, Pam Tebow (Tims
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ESTERO FINE ART SHOW -
Nov. 16-17
Miromar Outlets, 10801
Corkscrew Rd., Estero
Info: www.hotworks.org/
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Hotworks.org presents the
12th bi-annual Estero Fine Arts
Show at Miromar Outlets. This
is a juried ne arts and crafts
event with world-renowned
and top-notch local artists. A
youth art competition is run
by the Institute for the Arts &
Education Inc. Admission and
parking is free. The next Estero
Fine Arts Show is scheduled for
Jan. 4-5, 2014.
SWFL FALL HOME AND GARDEN
SHOW - Nov. 16-17
Germain Arena, Estero
Info: (239)948-7825 or
www.germainarena.com
Meet the host of the HGTV show
New Spaces. Jim Parks will
host free remodeling seminars
at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
A panel of experts will answer
questions about home repair and
remodeling. Free admission and
parking.
ART CLASSES BEGIN - Nov. 18
Center for the Arts of Bonita
Springs, 26100 Old U.S. 41
Info: (239)495-8989 or www.
artcenterbonita.org
A new session of adult and
childrens classes begins at
the center on Nov. 18. Choose
from drawing, painting, clay,
photography, fused glass and
more. Classes are offered
mornings, afternoons, evenings
and Saturdays. Sessions typically
run four to six weeks, and
intense study workshops are
offered with well-known artists.
ESTERO CONCERT SERIES:
CHAMBER MUSIC 1 - Nov. 23
Art Hall at Koreshan State
Historic Site, 3800 Corkscrew
Rd., Estero
Tickets: (239)596-8404 or rcc@
rccnaples.org
Bella Gutshtein and Boris
Sandler of the Russian Cultural
Center will kick off a new season
for their Estero Concert Series
with A Family Affair Chamber
Music program. Featured artists
will be Victor Derevianko on
piano, Diana Cahanescu on cello,
Sania D. Whitaker on violin
and Monica Biacchi on viola.
Dereviando is a distinguished
professor emeritus of the Israel
Academy of Music at the Tel
Aviv University. His daughter,
Sania Whitaker, is a member
of the Naples Philharmonic
Orchestra. The program will
feature the music of Brahms
and Verdi. Tickets are $34 and
include entrance into the park.
Future concert dates are Jan. 19,
March 16, April 19 and May 17. A
holiday concert and fundraiser is
planned on Dec. 29.
GULF COAST SHOWCASE
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT -
Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Germain Arena, 11000
Everblades Pkwy., Estero
Info: (239)948-7825 or www.
germainarena.com
Mens Division participating
schools: Louisiana Tech, Stetson,
Illinois-Chicago, Wagner,
Southern Illinois, San Diego,
North Carolina Greensboro
and St. Bonaventure. Womens
Division schools: UCLA, North
Carolina State, Mississippi State,
Wright State, James Madison,
Grand Canyon, Middle Tennessee
State and Southeastern
Louisiana. Tickets are $20-50, or
$120 for an all-tournament pass.
THANKSGIVING FAMILY
LUNCHEON TRAIN - Nov. 28
Seminole Gulf Railway, 2805
Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers
Info: (239)275-8487 or
www.semgulf.com
Enjoy a traditional New
England Feast with your loved
ones aboard the Seminole
Gulf Railway. Tickets: Adults,
$40; children, $20. Or, enjoy
a Thanksgiving Feast while
watching the nal performance
of Whaaa Hooo Murders. Train
departs at 5:30 p.m. and tickets
are $69.
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS
- Nov. 30
Barbara B. Mann Performing
Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Pkwy.,
Ft. Myers
Info: (239)481-4849 or
www.bbmannpah.com
The ancient art of Chinese
Acrobatics has a rich history and
is one of the most popular art
forms among the Chinese people.
Acrobatics have evolved into
performances of dance, opera,
martial arts and sports. Golden
Dragon Acrobatics continues
to present this art form with
roots as far back as the Xia
Dynasty (4,000 years ago). Also
at the Barbara B. Mann Theatre
this month, laugh with Cuff
Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey
Unauthorized Musical Parody!
Nov. 9 or enjoy the smooth
sounds of Kenny G in concert
Nov. 13.
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A trial membership is a smart
and affordable way to sample
the outstanding recreational,
dining and leisure amenities at
Estero Country Club at The Vines.
Enjoy privileges throughout the
club and meet new friends while
youre deciding if membership is
right for you.
For a limited time, enjoy a
complimentary round of golf
for two and two complimentary
cocktails in Mulligans Bar
when you tour the club.
Contact Colleen Sowerby
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THE FACE OF
ESTERO: DICK
SCHWEERS
Chairman of the Estero Fire Rescue
Board of Commissionersand the Estero
Chamber of Commerces 2013 Political
Person of the Year
By Laura J. Cummings Gates
D
ick Schweers entered the political scene in
Estero during tumultuous times. It was August
1997 and he had just been appointed to the
Estero Fire and Rescue Districts Board of
Commissioners by Gov. Lawton Chiles.
It didnt matter that Schweers was a lifelong Republican
and Chiles a Democrat. The Estero re district was in chaos,
evoking headlines and drawing picketers from around the
state. Chiles needed to get someone on the board fast. And
not just anyonesomeone with experience, integrity and
levelheadedness.
Schweers had recently retired as District Superintendent
of Northern Illinois Gas and was settling into what seemed
a sleepy tropical paradise with his wife, Shirley. Before
relocating, he had been actively involved in chambers of
commerce and served on the board of the Lisle-Woodridge
Fire Protection District.
At rst, he wasnt convinced he should get mixed up
in the mess left by former Fire Chief Jimmy Wright, who
surprised Esteros 11 reghters by ring them while they
were out on a training exercise and replacing them with
a private contractor, Wackenhut. By the time Schweers
entered the picture, a Wackenhut reghter was killed
during a brush re, the re chief was arrested for stealing
picket signs, and several commissioners had resigned.
The rst re board meeting he attended, in the old re
barn on U.S. 41, was packed with TV crews, outraged
Estero residents and angry reghters. It was lled with
sweat, anger and emotion, Schweers recalls. The events
were just incredible.
The board had red Wackenhut and reinstated the
former Estero reghters, but some had already moved
on. So there we were with six guys, one old barn, two old
trucks, no chief and close to a quarter-million dollars in
debt, Schweers says. And Estero was starting to grow.
FGCU had just opened, spurring a flurry of new
development in the community, and the Estero Chamber
of Commerce was beginning to take shape. Miromar
Outlets and Germain Arena also opened in 1998. We had
to grow fast in 1997 to 1998, Schweers says. We took out
a big loan and started buying re trucks.
As the community expanded, Schweers took an active
role, not only in bringing Advanced Life Support services
to the re district, but also with issues concerning the
community at large. He became chairman of the board in
2000 and directed the construction of all four re stations.
Hes been kind of the face of Estero for a long time,
says Estero Fire Chief Scott Vanderbrook.
Schweers fought the bureaucracy for years to get a
ashing emergency signal on U.S. 41 at the Coconut
Point re station. Hes still ghting to turn that signal into
a fully functioning trafc light, ramping up efforts after his
Fountain Lakes neighbor, 17-year-old Danielle Chapman,
was killed crossing the busy highway.
He is very dedicated, and he is willing to jump in on
anything to make the community better, Vanderbrook
says. Theres a relentlessness about Commissioner
Schweers. Hes very detail-oriented, and he follows
through to the end.
Dick Schweers, chairman of the Estero
Fire Rescue Board of Commissioners and
Estero Chamber of Commerces 2013
Political Person of the Year.
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I
magine the whole family enjoying a golf outing
together, without anyone getting frustrated or left
behind.
The kids are learning the basics with a rewarding
round of SNAG (Starting New at Golf) on short holes
designed just for beginners. Mom is practicing her short
game on the chipping green while dad is teeing off at the
driving range. Everyone will nish up together with a fun
round of mini golf, which reinforces the fundamentals of
solid putting. And then, theres dinner at the sports cafe.
This scenario for family fun will be possible with the
opening of the Alico Family Golf Center this winter. Its the
vision of PGA Golf Pro Jim St. Germain. He has teamed up
with another PGA professional, Kraig
Feighery, who will manage the
new facility.
This will be a fantastic
amenity to the community,
says David Dale, president
of the Owen-Ames-Kimball
Company, which has been
contracted to build the golf
center. Theres nothing like
this south of Tampa.
The 30-acre site sits off of
Alico Road about one mile
west of Interstate 75, on
Lee Road. Architects have
designed the driving range
to face north so the sun will
never be in the golfers eyes. The range will also be open
late for optimum exibility of schedules, closing at 11 p.m.
State and local ofcials are welcoming the golf center
as a valuable addition to the community. Rep. Heather
Fitzenhagen took lessons from Feighery when he was a
pro at Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club.
Im very excited, and I know he loves the game and is
a great business man, she said.
She was joined by Rep. Ray Rodrigues at the golf centers
groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 26.
Cecil Pendergrass, chair of the Lee
County Board of Commissioners, also
came to show his support.
This is the result of our efforts
in Lee County of being business
friendly, he says, referring to
commissioners recent reduction of
building impact fees.
The timing was right, says St. Germain, who has been
planning for more than a decade. He was pleased to acquire
the property at a good price just as the local economy is
picking up and more families are moving to the area.
The Golf Center will include a 5,600-square-foot
clubhouse with a full restaurant, three party rooms and a
golf merchandise shop. A staff of 15 will include four PGA
teaching professionals.
The driving range will have 60 tee boxes to start, with
future plans for a double-decker covered tee box area. The
short game practice area will include a putting green and
a chipping green.
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Beginners from ages three up
will be able to learn the game on a
SNAG-friendly course with holes
of 30 to 65 yards. The miniature golf
course will feature a realistic design
for skillful putting.
Were here to simplify golf and
bring it to the masses, and grow the
game, Feighery said.
He is hoping to grow alliances in
the community, as well, working
with Florida Gulf Coast Universitys
Golf Management Program, the Lee
County School District and local
businesses. Future plans to expand
the Golf Center include adding
batting cages, bumper boats and
an arcade.
The Alico Family Golf Center is
scheduled to open in January and
will have the only miniature golf
course in the county east of U.S. 41.
Feighery and St. Germain expect
the hybrid of family entertainment
and golf skill building to be a
winning combination.
This will be a nationally
recognized family golf center,
Feighery said.
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ohn Goodrichs buttery garden could use
some weeding. His golf game has been totally
neglected, and hes rarely crossing titles off his
list of books to read.
As the general in charge of the ght for Esteros
incorporation, Goodrich heads up the volunteer
army, which has been feverishly working to bring
the issue to a vote in November 2014. Goodrich has
chaired the Estero Council of Community Leaders
(ECCL) Incorporation and Annexation Committee
for the last seven years.
Until this summer, the ECCL had been opposed
to incorporation, citing Esteros positive relationship
with the Lee Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) and the
effective efforts of Esteros many
retired executives to establish
and maintain superior standards
for development in Estero.
Now, things have changed.
Estero leaders feel threatened
by Bonita Springs voluntary
annexation of 130 acres off Coconut Road, along with
a planned vote to bring 842 homes in Pelican Landing
and The Colony into the city next spring. The Hyatt
Regency Coconut Point Resort is now contiguous
with Bonita Springs boundaries, and rumor has it
Esteros southern neighbor is after communities on
the north side of Coconut Road.
The world has changed for Estero, Goodrich
says. Were threatened by Bonita Springs, and we
want to ensure ourselves of what weve worked for,
in terms of building standards and quality of life.
There also have been changes in leadership and
budget woes at the county level, which concern
Esteros volunteer leadership.
You cant control your destiny by depending
on county management, Goodrich says. As the
countys nancial situation gets worse and worse, it
could have a negative impact on Estero. Since we are
a donor community, we should be able to keep that
standard within our community.
Estero began forming its unique Community Plan
a decade ago, coining its slogan as a Village with a
Vision. Community leaders are now in the process
of updating the Estero Plan, while seeking to make
Esteros status as a Village ofcial. In the state of
Florida, there is no legal distinction between a city,
town or village.
Incorporation would not change postal zip codes
or re district boundaries. The proposed Village of
Estero would be about 30 square miles with a full-
time resident population of 26,000-28,000 (not
including seasonal residents) and growing. It would
include 30-40 residential communitiesmost of
them gated, which means fewer services would need
to be provided by the municipality.
The future Village of Estero is projected to have
a tax base of about $4.5 billion and bring in annual
revenues of about $9 million. The Feasibility Study
estimates annual expenses at $5.7 million, leaving a
sizable budget surplus. Goodrich calls those gures
ultra conservative, considering much development
is on the horizon, including the Hertz worldwide
headquarters, Walmart and several residential
communities.
Incorporation would add another level of
government, but when you weigh advantages
versus disadvantages, it leans very heavily toward
advantages because of the potential to pay less taxes
and ability to adhere to building standards and what
is envisioned in the Community Plan, Goodrich says.
Estero began forming
its unique Community
Plan a decade ago,
coining its slogan as a
Village with a Vision.
Meet John Goodrich, Vice Chair and Government Relations Director for the
Estero Council of Community Leaders
spearheading
By Laura J. Cummings Gates
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In total, the ECCL will be spending at least $75,000
on its campaign for incorporation, including hiring
consultant and lobbyist Burt Saunders to ensure
the right to vote gets unanimous support from state
legislators. Then the local bill would advance to the
full legislature in Tallahassee.
The local delegationRep. Ray Rodrigues, Rep.
Heather Fitzenhagen, Rep. Matt Caldwell, Rep.
Dane Eagle, Sen. Garrett Richter and Sen. Lizbeth
Benacquistois expected to vote on the issue on
December 3. The legislators will hold two public
meetings at the Estero Recreation Center in Estero
Community Park leading up to the big vote on Oct.
28 and Nov. 12.
The ECCL is trying to accumulate as many petitions
as possible from Estero residents and property
owners, showing support for the incorporation vote.
About 5,000 petitions were recorded within the rst
few weeks they were made available. I told my
community captains I want 10,000 petitions, and I
can be a tough general, says Goodrich.
In addition to the petition drive, Goodrich has
spearheaded efforts to determine village boundaries,
create Esteros legal charter and disseminate
information from the Feasibility Study commissioned
by the ECCL.
He began his experience in backdoor politics,
as he calls it, as a Human Resources executive with
Pitney Bowes. He worked with the local Republican
Party on municipal elections and volunteered with
several organizations, including the volunteer re
department and the United Way, heading up its
mentoring program for public school children.
Goodrich credits his father with inspiring his bent
toward community activism. His dad was a local
dentist in the small farming community in Iowa
where he grew up.
He did two things to impress me, Goodrich
explains. One, we always bought our goods and
services within our community,
even though we paid more. And
two, my dad was always involved
in community affairs. He was on
the city council for 15 years,
served as vice mayor and was
active in the Lions Club.
When asked if he would run
for mayor of Estero, it was
an easy answer: No. Thats
because Estero citizens will
not directly elect their mayor.
Rather, they will elect seven
council members, and the council will elect a mayor
from among them who will serve as chairman and be
the spokesman for Estero. A paid city manager will
run day-to-day operations.
The question of whether to run for council is a little
trickier. Goodrich intended to retire from the ECCL
board in 2014, but that was before the incorporation
issue heated up.
I would only run if I was concerned the directors
of Estero needed the background and expertise Ive
had over the last 10 years, says Goodrich. I really
think there are others who have that, and I would be
happy to advise them. Lots of people have the skills
and shared vision of what Estero should be.
In addition to the petition
drive, Goodrich has
spearheaded eforts to
determine village boundaries,
create Esteros legal charter
and disseminate information
from the Feasibility Study
commissioned by the ECCL.
The proposed Estero
boundaries presented in
the Estero Community Plan.
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haney
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20 YEARS OF STAN AND
HANEY: DUO HITS 5,000TH
SHOW
By Laura J. Cummings Gates
28 NOVEMBER 2013 | ESTEROLIFESTYLEMAG.COM
W
hen Stan Nawalaniec and Mark Haney
rst started working together, they
were playing tunes from magnetic
tape. The talk radio mavericks have
laughed their way
through early mornings,
station format overhauls
and monumental life
changes.
The well-known duo
met at a Melbourne, Fla.,
station in 1987, where
they worked on separate
shows. The stint was
brief, as the station soon
transitioned from Top
40 to Oldies, and they
both found themselves
out of work. The early
90s not only brought
the genesis of CDs, but
also the emergence of
radios corporate era,
making longevity in the
business scarce.
They reunited in
1993, bringing the Stan
and Haney Show to local
airwaves and starting what has been a dominant
reign in ratings for the last 20 years. The irreverent
duo will celebrate their 5,000th show the week of
November 8.
Five thousand shows is unprecedented, Stan
muses. All the higher ups at the radio stations told
us from day one this would fail. They said, Theyre
poison; theyll ruin the station. There was only one
other station in Boston that had a personality-based
talk/music afternoon show. Haney and I were only the
second radio station to do that, and within two years,
everybody was doing it.
Theyve now been at it so long, the Stan and
Haney Show has third
generation listeners.
Because of our
longevity, we have an
opportunity to really
have an impact, and its
really humbling, says
Haney, who started
his brand of Haneys
News the second year
of the show.
While the duo doesnt give inspirational quotes or
spiritual advice, they offer up a hefty dose of daily
laughter.
We hear stories of people seriously ill who look
forward to our show coming on, to feel normal for a
couple hours, Haney says.
Its not only listeners who benet from the zany
antics of the Stan and Haney Show. The duo has
been on-air through major historical events like the
Challenger explosion
and the aftermath of
9/11 as well as their
own personal triumphs
and tragedies.
When my daughter
was born, we were on
the air; when I was
handed divorce papers,
we were on the air, Stan
recalls. We went in to
do the show during some
of the worst times in our
lives, and it actually can
be very therapeutic to
do it.
Listeners have come
to expect Haneys quirky
character voices and the
duos unique spin on the
days news. Many local
commuters tune into
K-Rock each day to let
go of the days stress and
unwind with Stan and Haney on the drive home.
Its almost like two guys sitting in a restaurant
at the bar, and everybody else gets to eavesdrop,
Stan says.
We always gured if were interested, or something
makes us laugh, thats what we bring to the radio,
Haney adds. As long as were laughing, were doing
something right.
Preparation for the show is constant. Stan and
Haney read as many news articles and watch as
much television as they can to stay current and nd
nuggets for the show. Theyve been best friends for
decades, so the on-air exchange is authentic. The two
are in daily communication with each other and often
vacation together.
Our normal conversation sounds just like what we
do on the air, Haney says.
Their chemistry continues to draw new listeners.
Most are male, but the number of female listeners
is growing. Their faithful listeners come from all
walks of life, from truck drivers to former Lt. Gov.
Jeff Kottkamp.
Last year, Stan and Haney managed to get a road
named in their honor. The private access road to
Beasley Broadcasting off of U.S. 41 was changed from
Q96 Boulevard (named after a now defunct station)
to Stan and Haney Boulevard.
The duo has enjoyed a good relationship with the
Beasley family, which has owned the station since
Because of our
longevity, we have an
opportunity to really
have an impact, and its
really humbling, says
Mark Haney.
Talk show duo Stan Nawalaniec and Mark Haney reach
an unprecendented 5,000 shows in November.
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1986. Stable leadership has allowed
them to stay in one market for more
than two decades.
Through their show, Stan and
Haney have had opportunity to meet
and form relationships with many
celebrities, including Don Shula,
the legendary former coach for the
Miami Dolphins. Theyve interviewed
Richard Petty, Bill Cosby, Rosa
Parks and Dr. Jonas Salk, developer
of the polio vaccine. Theyve sung
Rhinestone Cowboy with Glenn
Campbell, hung out backstage
with Wayne Newton, and made a
tradition of calling Buddy Ebsen who
played Jed Clampett on The Beverly
Hillbillys every year on his birthday.
When theyre not on the air, Haney
relaxes by playing in a band, and
Stan hits the links. When Im on the
golf course, I am not thinking about
another thing, he says.
The friends also took over an ailing
bowling league at Gator Lanes one
year, logging a come-from-behind,
second-place nish. They got a private
lesson from Johnny Petraglia when
he was at the Pro Am Tournament
in Naples, but they gave up the game
when local lanes went smoke-free.
Through the years, the duo has
weathered format changes from
Classic Rock to Talk to Modern Rock
and schedule changes (they were
relieved to return to afternoons in
2009 after a brutal two year stint in
the mornings).
Stan and Haney started working
together in their 20s and are now
solidly middle aged, but still clearly
having fun.
Radio, when we got into it, was
truly an art, a theatre of the mind,
Stan says. While audio formats and
business tactics have changed, the
show still offers the duo a daily
opportunity to kick back and create.
All of lifes troubles are lost for four
hours a day.
The private access road to
Beasley Broadcasting of of
U.S. 41 was renamed Stan &
Haney Boulevard after the
dynamic duo.
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Although there have been some ownership changes
throughout the years, the butcher and bar manager both
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Butcher and Sous Chef Mike Pilarski works behind the
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The Estero Chamber of Commerce culminated its
Membership Round Up with a Hoe Down September 24
at the Chambers new Visitors Center in the Galleria ofce
complex off Corkscrew Road. The Chamber roped in more
than 40 new members during the drive, bringing total
membership to more than 200. Each month, the Chamber
hosts Rise and Shine Estero, Lunch and Learn Estero
and Business After Hours events. The new ofce is open
weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Estero Chamber
Membership Round Up
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www.EsteroHomeSales.com
21105 Design Parc Lane, Suite 3, Estero, FL 33928
Its about a desired convention a convention meant to
capture the luxury and bliss of the Southwest Florida lifestyle.
If youre dreaming of beautiful white sand beaches and pristine
golf courses in natural preserve settings, youve come to the
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In our world,
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Welcome to the Lifestyle.
Our featured communities include:
Miromar West Bay Grandezza The Brooks Wildcat Run
Judi Gietzen
Cell: 239-405-3503
judigietzen@gmail.com
2013 BEAR Executive Secretary
2013 WCR District 5 Vice President
2012 President, WCR Bonita Springs-Estero
2012 Board of Director Bonita Springs-Estero Board of Directors
2012 Estero Chamber of Commerce Membership Chairman
2012, 2011, 2010, 2008-2006 Top Producer Award
2012 WCR Realtor Member of the Year Award recipient
2012 WCR Entrepreneur of Year Award recipient
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Investors & International Clients
Alana Consolo
Cell: 239-848-7080
alana.consolo@gmail.com
2013 WCR Bonita-Estero VP of Membership
2012 WCR Bonita Springs - Estero Community Outreach Chair
2012 WCR Rising Star Award recipient
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The Estero Historical Society hosted
friends, family and colleagues of
Mimi Straub in September at the
Estero Community Park to pay
their respects and fondly remember
all that Mimi contributed to the
community of Estero over her 100+
years. It was a warm gathering to
celebrate the life of the Grande
Dame of Estero!
Remembering
Mimi
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At the Embassy Suites Hotel in Estero
in August, hundreds of women shopped
for wardrobe bargains and dresses
donated by the individuals as well a
corporate donations from White House/
Black Market. All the proceeds went to
benet the Pace Center for Girls.
5th Annual
Love That
Dress
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