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Estero, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Estero! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Estero get a traffic light before another serious crash?
  • When The Red Clay Strays will rock Estero’s Hertz Arena.
  • How a foreign fighter ended up killing a couple in Estero

Also on today's calendar: Kingston Grand Opening Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 93, low: 75.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crashes, close calls prompt Estero woman to fight for US 41 traffic light (winknews.com) — Residents near Pelican Sound Drive in Estero are pushing for a traffic light on fast-moving U.S. 41, citing frequent close calls and past crashes. Town of Estero leaders say a signal is planned once nearby vacant land is developed, but neighbors fear serious injuries could occur before then and are urging quicker action based on recent traffic counts and experiences.
   

2. The Red Clay Strays Announce 2027 ‘Grateful' Tour Dates (whiskeyriff.com) — Fans in Estero can already circle February 25, 2027, when The Red Clay Strays bring their ‘Grateful’ tour with opener Avery Anna to Hertz Arena. The band’s newly announced 32-date run includes major arenas across North America, but this Estero stop offers local residents a big-name alternative country show without leaving town.
   

3. Lee County double killer showed disturbing signs years before Florida murders (winknews.com) — A convicted double killer with a violent past overseas was tied to the ambush murders of Danny and Deana Lorenzo during a supposed gun sale in Estero. New details from a former comrade describe disturbing behavior in Ukraine, while prosecutors say the Estero killings were committed for $3,000 to fund more foreign fighting, leading to life sentences for both attackers.
   

4. Western Global Airlines CEO Jim Neff joins Cargo Facts Symposium 2026 (cargofacts.com) — An Estero-based cargo airline, Western Global Airlines, is getting national industry attention as CEO Jim Neff joins a key panel at the Cargo Facts Symposium in Nashville this month. While the conference is out of state, it spotlights a major employer headquartered in Estero and underscores the community’s role in the global air freight market.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Central air went out and I’m looking for ideas for a good service company in this area.
    We were using Conditioned Air, but it seems their pricing has increased significantly. Anybody have any recommendations?. (Nextdoor Fountain Lakes)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Estero. Apply here.
  • YMCA of Southwest Florida, Inc. - The SKY Family YMCA posted a job opening for Adult League Referee (Basketball) in Bonita Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Estero here.

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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Estero

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.