
The shuttle bus is a unique mode of transportation that many students opt to use for the Estero High prom because “it’s fun to rent a car and have a driver,” said Randy Smith of Naples Tours and Transportation. The company is providing transportation for students to and from prom and also to after-prom parties in the area.
April 21 may be just another Saturday night for most Bonita Springs and Estero residents, but juniors and seniors at Estero High will finally have the “Petals in Paris” prom night of their lives.
They’ve spent months planning and organizing the night that will include a Paris theme complete with roses and miniature Eiffel Towers at the Bay Oaks Recreation Center.
Luckily though, local business owners say no one will really notice that the big night is going on — except for the occasional limo driving students to and from the prom on Fort Myers Beach.
“They are like little adults and it’s a big deal to them,” said Ed Alvarez, owner of Vincenzo’s on the Bay in Bonita Springs. He is expecting the teens to stop by his restaurant on the way to the prom.
“These are the type of nights where they can go out and learn life lessons,” added Alvarez who will have plenty of seating on prom night. “This is all a process of growing up.”
Feeling grown up is also why students make special transportation arrangements with companies like Naples Tours and Transportation.
“We have a limo rented and a limo bus already booked for the Estero prom,” said Randy Smith, the general manager of the company that will be driving students to and from prom and also to parties. “We have 43 vehicles in our fleet and we will have plenty for everyone.”
Smith says some parents also encourage students to have a driver to keep the underage drinking at bay.
“It’s fun to rent a car and have a driver,” said Smith, who serves the Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero areas. “What’s great is that you get a professional driver that is watching them and makes sure they get home safely, which is our key issue.”
Drivers may see the limos driving around but the most impressive part of the night may be seeing girls in their flowing dresses and guys in polished tuxedo shoes.
“They will be out enjoying themselves all night and that’s just great fun,” Alvarez said.
Students may also be seen at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Golf & Spa Resort in Bonita Springs but it won’t affect much in that area either.
“Because the parents have to rent the rooms and the prom is on the beach, we may not get a lot of kids here but we welcome them,” said Christina Doyle, the reservations manager at the hotel.
“It’s kind of always a busy time for us but we don’t expect to see more kids than normal here.”
Estero High students will be gussied up and feeling fab during their night to remember.
“It’s a nice way to go out and act like mommy and daddy all dressed up,” said Alvarez, who is looking forward to seeing the teens dressed up at his restaurant. “... they will learn to be adults and they are growing up sort to speak.”
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