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A new store has opened in our neighborhood called Garb Edge ... don't you just love the name! When I went in this week I talked to Jamie Cota. Things were rather quiet. They are waiting for all the college students to return and hoping for a busy season as they sell all kinds of apparel that is college related.

Tons of items with the FGCU logo. There was a table of colorful T-shirts right inside the door with FGCU on them. On the other table the shirts simply said FLA. All colors for $9.99. Some of the shirts run around $16. So they fit right in with a college student's budget.

Students can get outfitted here for any occasion. There were hooded sweat shirts for the cooler weather that will show up later in the year, and sweat jackets and sweat pants to keep them cozy. For now there was a nice selection of shorts and athletic shorts for both girls and guys and polo shirts. All proudly announcing FGCU! Also found Garb Edge caps and Florida Gulf Coast caps. There were lots of shirts screaming ... Eagles. You can find a selection of tote bags, great for your books.

Plus, they feature their signature line of Garb Edge shirts in screen print or embroidered. The Garb Edge line is their higher end with the shirts starting around $33. You can order a custom-made shirt, too.

Garb Edge is one of the only stores to sell all these FGCU college shirts, other than the book store found on campus.

Jamie said they just opened in July and are having their grand opening August 22 through August 24. They will have food and prizes. One of the radio stations will be broadcasting from there. They will be giving away a Wii as the grand prize. So go in and register, you might be the lucky one!

Garb Edge is located at 21740 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 114 in Estero. (In the new strip mall just past Corkscrew Rd. on 41)

Phone: 948-GARB Hours: Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4.

Hurry back students! They are missing you!