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🌱 How a road-rage clash at Corkscrew and Three Oaks turned violent

Estero, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Estero! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a road-rage clash at Corkscrew and Three Oaks turned violent
  • Country up-and-comer bringing his wild live show to Estero Halloween
  • How Estero diners can save big during Sizzle Dining this month

Also on today's calendar: Mahjong (Mon, Thu) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman accused of hurling vegan mayo jar at driver during road rage incident in Estero (winknews.com) — An Estero driver was injured after a glass jar of vegan mayonnaise was allegedly thrown through her car window during an August 20 road-rage confrontation near Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. Deputies say the victim suffered facial cuts and vision problems, and arrested a suspect on aggravated battery charges after locating the van and gathering video and physical evidence.
   

2. Little Girl Bets Gavin Adcock She Can Lick Her Own Eyeball For An Autograph And Then Proceeds To Take It Out Of Her Socket (countrychord.com) — Gavin Adcock’s fall tour includes a Halloween-night stop in Estero, giving local fans a chance to see the rising country artist live. A viral moment from his Texas show, where a young fan licked her prosthetic eye for an autograph bet, is fueling buzz as he heads toward his October 2 album release.
   

3. Now is the best time to try Southwest Florida restaurants (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Estero diners can snag discounted multi-course meals at Pezzo and dozens of other Southwest Florida restaurants through the Sizzle Dining promotion running until September 30. The program offers 25–30% off special menus while donating $1 per meal to Blessings in a Backpack, so you can explore new spots from Fort Myers to Cape Coral and Bonita Springs while supporting local kids.
   

4. Inside the exclusive world of Southwest Florida golf clubs (usatoday.com) — High-end golf is booming around Estero, with Old Corkscrew Golf Club near town being converted into a private club called Pandion under new ownership. With strong demand and rising initiation fees, the project underscores how Estero and nearby communities are becoming a magnet for exclusive golf-focused residential and resort development.
   

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  • Just moved to Estero.
    I’m in Verdana Village” Grew up in Massachusetts, semi-retired financial planner and federal licensed tax practitioner. Boston sports fan, go Pats… (Nextdoor The Place at Corkscrew)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1722 in Estero. Apply here.
  • Culver's posted a job opening for Team Member in Estero. 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. 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.