🌱 Will the Everblades need Games 6 and 7 at Hertz Arena?
Estero, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Estero! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will the Everblades need Games 6 and 7 at Hertz Arena?
- Will Everblades clinch tonight or bring Game 6 back to Estero?
- Why Ella Langley just thanked Estero for her big ACM win
Also on today's calendar: Black Stone Cherry in Estero, FL.
Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida upcoming events May 18 (lemonwire.com) — Hockey fans in Estero can circle May 19 and 20 for potential Everblades Round 2 playoff games at Hertz Arena, if needed, as part of a statewide events roundup. The guide also highlights dozens of concerts, sports, and family activities across Florida between May 18 and 24, with links to buy tickets or submit new events. 
• Blades Battle Stingrays in Game 5 (oursportscentral.com) — Estero fans could see the Everblades back at Hertz Arena for a potential Game 6 on Tuesday if they don’t clinch their series in North Charleston tonight. Florida leads South Carolina 3–1 in the South Division Finals and aims to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.
• Ella Langley Wins Surprise ACM Award Ahead of Tonight's Ceremony (americansongwriter.com) — Estero gets a shout-out from rising country star Ella Langley, who thanked the town for one of two sold-out shows on her Dandelion Tour while celebrating a surprise ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year win. The award, announced ahead of Sunday’s Las Vegas ceremony, comes as she racks up seven nominations and shares the spotlight with other major country names.
📸 Around Estero
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Upcoming Events in
Estero
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★ Featured events ★
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"Weird Al" Yankovic at Hertz Arena →
Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero
7:30 pm
Wednesday May 27
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Other local events
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Black Stone Cherry in Estero, FL →
Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero
7:00 pm
Thursday May 28
📣 Estero Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Town Council Meeting 9:00 AM →
Fort Myers Beach Calendar
9:00 am -
KRZ Weekly Food Pantry →
507 Center Rd, Fort Myers
3:00 pm -
Michael's Monthly Mystery Movie: May 18, 2026
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
7:00 pm -
Public Safety Committee (PSC) 9:00 AM →
Fort Myers Beach Calendar
9:00 am -
Painting with Terry Lynn AM, PM and Evening (All Levels)
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
9:30 am -
Drop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
9:30 am -
Book Discussion Group
Fort Myers Beach Public Library, 2755 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
10:00 am -
Clerk Presentation at Pelican Bay Men’s Group →
8960 Hammock Oak Dr, Naples
1:00 pm -
Group Ukulele Lessons
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
3:00 pm -
Fine Art Acrylics with Marilyn Hedlund
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
9:30 am
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning Neighbors.
After a successful car transport from Estero to Ohio. I'm on my way home. Left Thursday morning, arrived at the neighbors home safely on Friday… (Nextdoor Country Creek) - My shower is down to a dribble.
My outdoor house has massive pressure. What can I do to improve indoor pressure. Thank you all. (Nextdoor Country Creek)
- Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida posted a job opening for Store Merchandiser - Central Locations in Estero. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Estero here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonita Springs
- 28076 Cavendish Ct Apt 2101, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (realtor.com)
- From the Archives: Bonita Springs began as the town of Survey, evolved (naplesnews.com)
- MCS Gearup Expands Online Inventory With New Tactical Gear and Optics Product Lines (issuewire.com)
Fort Myers Beach
- Iguana fight is far from over – Marco's famed hunter busier than ever (news-press.com)
Ok Estero! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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