http://naplesnews.com/news/bonita/banner/?partner=RSSnaplesnews.com Stories: Banneren-usbonita/banner/news/bonita/banner/?partner=RSShttp://naplesnews.com/feeds/headlines/bonita/banner/2008-11-20T19:57:33.482960Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/biz-enrico-costagliola/?partner=RSSEnrico Costagliola, owner of Pizza Village Cafe in Bonita Springs, says he was destined to own a restaurant. The evidence? “My mother gave birth to me in a kitchen,” Costagliola says in thick Italian accent. Castagliola was born in a town called Torregaveta in a restaurant run by his family in southern Italy. He was around food his entire life. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:23:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/biz-enrico-costagliola/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1867762008-11-20T18:23:002008-11-20T18:23:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Enrico Costagliola, owner of Pizza Village Cafe in Bonita Springs, says he was destined to own a restaurant. The evidence? “My mother gave birth to me in a kitchen,” Costagliola says in thick Italian accent. Castagliola was born in a town called Torregaveta in a restaurant run by his family in southern Italy. He was around food his entire life.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEIn the biz: Enrico Costagliolanaplesnews.combiz-enrico-costagliolahttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/local-girls-sweeps-miss-teen-playa-mudial-dominica/?partner=RSSAt 15-years-old Claudia Padgett is a busy young woman. As if it weren’t enough that Padgett, a junior at Estero High School, is a member of the National Honors Society and Key Club, a volunteer at the American Red Cross and a tutor at the Literacy Council of Bonita Springs, she’s also a world-class beauty pageant winner. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:18:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/local-girls-sweeps-miss-teen-playa-mudial-dominica/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1867752008-11-20T18:18:002008-11-20T18:18:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008At 15-years-old Claudia Padgett is a busy young woman. As if it weren’t enough that Padgett, a junior at Estero High School, is a member of the National Honors Society and Key Club, a volunteer at the American Red Cross and a tutor at the Literacy Council of Bonita Springs, she’s also a world-class beauty pageant winner. Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALELocal girls sweeps up Miss Teen Playa Mudial in Dominican Republicnaplesnews.comlocal-girls-sweeps-miss-teen-playa-mudial-dominicahttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/spotlight-keri-jones/?partner=RSSKeri Jones is a professional ice skater performing with Disney On Ice. Jones, 35, and the Disney On Ice team will be coming to Germain Arena from Nov. 20 through Nov. 23 to perform “Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey.” Born in the United Kingdom, Jones, 35, has been able to travel the world as ice skater. She is currently an ensemble skater in the current. Jones took time from skating rehearsals to answer questions with The Banner. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:14:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/spotlight-keri-jones/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1867732008-11-20T18:14:002008-11-20T18:14:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Keri Jones is a professional ice skater performing with Disney On Ice. Jones, 35, and the Disney On Ice team will be coming to Germain Arena from Nov. 20 through Nov. 23 to perform “Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey.” Born in the United Kingdom, Jones, 35, has been able to travel the world as ice skater. She is currently an ensemble skater in the current. Jones took time from skating rehearsals to answer questions with The Banner.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALESpotlight: Keri Jonesnaplesnews.comspotlight-keri-joneshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/small-seeds-plant-big-ideas/?partner=RSSHow does your garden grow? At Pinewoods Elementary School, it grows with the help of little gardeners all in a row, planting seeds of pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, and other vegetables. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:32:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/20/small-seeds-plant-big-ideas/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1867432008-11-20T13:32:002008-11-20T13:32:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008How does your garden grow? At Pinewoods Elementary School, it grows with the help of little gardeners all in a row, planting seeds of pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, and other vegetables.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHSmall seeds plant big ideasnaplesnews.comsmall-seeds-plant-big-ideashttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/spotlight-teresa-teri-layto/?partner=RSSMost will remember Teresa “Teri” Layton as a restaurateur following in her mother’s footsteps. But what many didn’t know was that she was a writer. A poet, really. Whether it was stringing together prose about the birth of her three children, or journaling about her battle with ovarian cancer, Teri was the creative one in the family. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/spotlight-teresa-teri-layto/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1864532008-11-17T08:45:002008-11-17T08:45:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Most will remember Teresa “Teri” Layton as a restaurateur following in her mother’s footsteps. But what many didn’t know was that she was a writer. A poet, really. Whether it was stringing together prose about the birth of her three children, or journaling about her battle with ovarian cancer, Teri was the creative one in the family.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHSpotlight: Teresa "Teri" Laytonnaplesnews.comspotlight-teresa-teri-laytohttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/come-together-concert-group-perform-riverside-park/?partner=RSSThe creamy tones of clarinets, the mellow pitch of a French horn and the eclectic harmony of flutes, saxophones, the bassoon, trumpets, trombones, the tuba, the euphonium and percussion instruments warmed up Thursday night’s rehearsal of the Bonita Springs Concert Band. It’s a tradition in most towns, especially those with a band shell. It dates back centuries ago, when it was almost a requirement of towns rooted in rich history to have a community band. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:42:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/come-together-concert-group-perform-riverside-park/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1864522008-11-17T08:42:002008-11-17T08:42:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The creamy tones of clarinets, the mellow pitch of a French horn and the eclectic harmony of flutes, saxophones, the bassoon, trumpets, trombones, the tuba, the euphonium and percussion instruments warmed up Thursday night’s rehearsal of the Bonita Springs Concert Band. It’s a tradition in most towns, especially those with a band shell. It dates back centuries ago, when it was almost a requirement of towns rooted in rich history to have a community band.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHCome together: Concert group to perform at Riverside Parknaplesnews.comcome-together-concert-group-perform-riverside-parkhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/moment-cindy-rapoport/?partner=RSSThe Banner: Tell us about yourself. Do you have children, family, hobbies? Cindy Rapoport: Well I have lived here in Bonita since 1965. I have a husband of 16 years and two beautiful daughters. I love to write, sing karoake, and just be with family and friends. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:38:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/17/moment-cindy-rapoport/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1864502008-11-17T08:38:002008-11-17T08:38:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Banner: Tell us about yourself. Do you have children, family, hobbies? Cindy Rapoport: Well I have lived here in Bonita since 1965. I have a husband of 16 years and two beautiful daughters. I love to write, sing karoake, and just be with family and friends.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHA Moment With: Cindy Rapoportnaplesnews.commoment-cindy-rapoporthttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/16/newly-formed-concert-band-hopes-fill-bonitas-music/?partner=RSSThe creamy tones of clarinets, the mellow pitch of a French horn and the eclectic harmony of flutes, saxophones, the bassoon, trumpets, trombones, the tuba, the euphonium and percussion instruments warmed up at Thursday night’s rehearsal of the Bonita Springs Concert Band. It’s a tradition in most towns, especially those with a band shell. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:41:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/16/newly-formed-concert-band-hopes-fill-bonitas-music/?partner=RSSentertainment/happenings1864422008-11-16T21:41:002008-11-16T21:41:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The creamy tones of clarinets, the mellow pitch of a French horn and the eclectic harmony of flutes, saxophones, the bassoon, trumpets, trombones, the tuba, the euphonium and percussion instruments warmed up at Thursday night’s rehearsal of the Bonita Springs Concert Band. It’s a tradition in most towns, especially those with a band shell.BONITA SPRINGSLIANE SMITHNewly formed concert band hopes to fill Bonita’s musical needsnaplesnews.comnewly-formed-concert-band-hopes-fill-bonitas-musichttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/kids-learn-mind-their-manners-holidays/?partner=RSSocal children’s librarian Jodie Raddatz saw the holiday season as the perfect time to give children a refresher course how to mind their manners and impress adults at the dinner table on Wednesday at the Bonita Springs Public Library. “With the holidays coming up, we’re working to help the children with their manners,” said Raddatz. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:08:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/kids-learn-mind-their-manners-holidays/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1863522008-11-15T16:08:002008-11-15T16:08:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008ocal children’s librarian Jodie Raddatz saw the holiday season as the perfect time to give children a refresher course how to mind their manners and impress adults at the dinner table on Wednesday at the Bonita Springs Public Library. “With the holidays coming up, we’re working to help the children with their manners,” said Raddatz.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEKids learn to mind their manners for holidaysnaplesnews.comkids-learn-mind-their-manners-holidayshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/hard-work-welcome-retreat--risk-juveniles/?partner=RSSWhile others at Taste of Bonita will be stuffing their faces on Sunday, a few young men wearing golden T-shirts that read “Swamp Boys” will be working, hard. It’s actually a reward for these kids — a retreat from a juvenile facility in Ochopee. Seven teens from the Big Cypress Wilderness Institute will be providing help for the annual Taste of Bonita event, a festival that offers residents a chance to savor some of the community restaurants’ signature foods. Their tasks will include setting up tables and picking up trash. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:59:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/hard-work-welcome-retreat--risk-juveniles/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1863512008-11-15T15:59:002008-11-15T15:59:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008While others at Taste of Bonita will be stuffing their faces on Sunday, a few young men wearing golden T-shirts that read “Swamp Boys” will be working, hard. It’s actually a reward for these kids — a retreat from a juvenile facility in Ochopee. Seven teens from the Big Cypress Wilderness Institute will be providing help for the annual Taste of Bonita event, a festival that offers residents a chance to savor some of the community restaurants’ signature foods. Their tasks will include setting up tables and picking up trash.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEHard work a welcome retreat for at-risk juvenilesnaplesnews.comhard-work-welcome-retreat--risk-juvenileshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/change-helm-solidifies-debrino-new-postmaster/?partner=RSSWhile the transition of power from President George Bush to President-Elect Barrack Obama is receiving international media coverage, one local executive change is going smoothly and with little fanfare. Richard Barber is handing over the reins of Bonita Springs postmaster to Cindi DeBrino. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:57:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/change-helm-solidifies-debrino-new-postmaster/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1863502008-11-15T15:57:002008-11-15T15:57:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008While the transition of power from President George Bush to President-Elect Barrack Obama is receiving international media coverage, one local executive change is going smoothly and with little fanfare. Richard Barber is handing over the reins of Bonita Springs postmaster to Cindi DeBrino.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEA change at helm solidifies DeBrino as new postmasternaplesnews.comchange-helm-solidifies-debrino-new-postmasterhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/putting-fun-back-fundraiser/?partner=RSSWhile many school programs are facing budget cuts, supporters of Estero High School Marching Band have decided new, creative fundraising ideas are fair game. The Estero High School Band Boosters Carnival opened Thursday at the Estero United Methodist Church. The goal of the carnival is to raise money for the marching band, which is looking to place high in the Florida Marching Band Competition this year. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:53:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/putting-fun-back-fundraiser/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1863492008-11-15T15:53:002008-11-15T15:53:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008While many school programs are facing budget cuts, supporters of Estero High School Marching Band have decided new, creative fundraising ideas are fair game. The Estero High School Band Boosters Carnival opened Thursday at the Estero United Methodist Church. The goal of the carnival is to raise money for the marching band, which is looking to place high in the Florida Marching Band Competition this year.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEPutting fun back in fundraisernaplesnews.computting-fun-back-fundraiserhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/chambers-harvest-night-stocks-charity-pantry/?partner=RSSIt was quite a party Thursday night at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Harvest Night. Hundreds of members of the local business community schmoozed under the moonlight at The Promenade at Bonita Bay shopping center — drinks in hand, catered hors d’oeuvres at their fingertips and live music in their ears. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/chambers-harvest-night-stocks-charity-pantry/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1863482008-11-15T15:45:002008-11-15T15:45:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008It was quite a party Thursday night at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Harvest Night. Hundreds of members of the local business community schmoozed under the moonlight at The Promenade at Bonita Bay shopping center — drinks in hand, catered hors d’oeuvres at their fingertips and live music in their ears.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEChamber’s Harvest Night stocks charity pantrynaplesnews.comchambers-harvest-night-stocks-charity-pantryhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/keeping-faith-rabbi-mendy-greensberg/?partner=RSSRabbi Mendy Greenberg teaches and leads observances at Chabad of Bonita Springs & Estero. Rabbi Greenberg says he came to Bonita Springs four years because he learned there was not a strong Jewish community in the area to educate, support and minister local Jews. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:35:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/keeping-faith-rabbi-mendy-greensberg/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1863472008-11-15T15:35:002008-11-15T15:35:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Rabbi Mendy Greenberg teaches and leads observances at Chabad of Bonita Springs & Estero. Rabbi Greenberg says he came to Bonita Springs four years because he learned there was not a strong Jewish community in the area to educate, support and minister local Jews.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEKeeping the faith: Rabbi Mendy Greenbergnaplesnews.comkeeping-faith-rabbi-mendy-greensberghttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/12/moment-gloria-laroche/?partner=RSSGloria LaRoche’s love of cooking keeps her busy entertaining while she waits for heartier days again in the real estate business. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:23:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/12/moment-gloria-laroche/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1860482008-11-12T09:23:002008-11-12T09:23:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Gloria LaRoche’s love of cooking keeps her busy entertaining while she waits for heartier days again in the real estate business.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHA Moment With: Gloria LaRochenaplesnews.commoment-gloria-larochehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/12/back-simpler-time/?partner=RSSWood burning stoves, milkboxes, tea tables, antique steam irons and cedar-lined closets. Some of these homes were built a century or more ago, when Bonita Springs was a sleepy fishing village tucked along the banks of the Imperial River. The rustic signs of old Florida were on display Saturday as tour guides revealed the old Florida charm in five historic Bonita homes. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:19:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/12/back-simpler-time/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1860472008-11-12T09:19:002008-11-12T09:19:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Wood burning stoves, milkboxes, tea tables, antique steam irons and cedar-lined closets. Some of these homes were built a century or more ago, when Bonita Springs was a sleepy fishing village tucked along the banks of the Imperial River. The rustic signs of old Florida were on display Saturday as tour guides revealed the old Florida charm in five historic Bonita homes.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHBack to a simpler timenaplesnews.comback-simpler-timehttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/11/chamber-hosts-charitable-harvest/?partner=RSSThe Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Harvest Night will give attendees the opportunity to create new business networks and to donate food for locals in need. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:42:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/11/chamber-hosts-charitable-harvest/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1859792008-11-11T10:42:002008-11-11T10:42:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Harvest Night will give attendees the opportunity to create new business networks and to donate food for locals in need.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEChamber hosts charitable harvestnaplesnews.comchamber-hosts-charitable-harvesthttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/10/three-men-different-wars-define-american-holiday/?partner=RSSHome to veterans from past and present wars, the Southwest Florida community does not have to look to far to find stories of sacrifice and service to America. Dan Leatherman served in Iraq, Ray Austin is a Korean War veteran, and Mike McCoy fought in the Vietnam War. Though serving in three different wars and being from different generations, Leatherman, Austin and McCoy are bound together by their service to their country. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:55:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/10/three-men-different-wars-define-american-holiday/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1859452008-11-10T16:55:002008-11-10T16:55:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Home to veterans from past and present wars, the Southwest Florida community does not have to look to far to find stories of sacrifice and service to America. Dan Leatherman served in Iraq, Ray Austin is a Korean War veteran, and Mike McCoy fought in the Vietnam War. Though serving in three different wars and being from different generations, Leatherman, Austin and McCoy are bound together by their service to their country.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALEThree men from different wars define an American holidaynaplesnews.comthree-men-different-wars-define-american-holidayhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/10/south-lee-arts-community-feeling-pinched/?partner=RSSThe phone rings at the D&S Gallery in Bonita Springs. Sue McCarthy barely hears it. It’s too noisy. There’s a construction project roaring next door, and the high-pitched barks of her brown poodle, Lil Bit, are almost unnerving. She asks her husband, Dennis, to get it. He scrambles to find the phone and answer before the caller hangs up. Once on the line, he looks a little relieved — the McCarthys can use all the business they can get. ahale@bonitanews.com (AARON HALE)Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:50:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/10/south-lee-arts-community-feeling-pinched/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1859432008-11-10T16:50:002008-11-10T16:50:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008The phone rings at the D&S Gallery in Bonita Springs. Sue McCarthy barely hears it. It’s too noisy. There’s a construction project roaring next door, and the high-pitched barks of her brown poodle, Lil Bit, are almost unnerving. She asks her husband, Dennis, to get it. He scrambles to find the phone and answer before the caller hangs up. Once on the line, he looks a little relieved — the McCarthys can use all the business they can get.Bonita Springs, FLAARON HALESouth Lee arts community feeling pinchednaplesnews.comsouth-lee-arts-community-feeling-pinchedhttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/05/princesses-and-goblins-prowl-riverside-park/?partner=RSSTrick-or-treaters turned out dressed as princesses, ghouls and classic witch costumes on Halloween in the Park put on by the city of Bonita Springs at Riverside Park on Old 41 Road. lesmith@bonitanews.com (LIANE SMITH)Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:49:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/nov/05/princesses-and-goblins-prowl-riverside-park/?partner=RSSbonita/banner1856022008-11-05T20:49:002008-11-05T20:49:00Copyright naplesnews.com, 2008Trick-or-treaters turned out dressed as princesses, ghouls and classic witch costumes on Halloween in the Park put on by the city of Bonita Springs at Riverside Park on Old 41 Road.Bonita Springs, FLLIANE SMITHPrincesses and goblins prowl Riverside Parknaplesnews.comprincesses-and-goblins-prowl-riverside-park