🌱 What we know so far about Tuesday’s mass-casualty crash in Estero
Greetings Estero! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know so far about Tuesday’s mass-casualty crash in Estero
- How a fiery crash shut down Corkscrew Road in Estero
- How Estero helped keep Nate Bargatze atop comedy’s money rankings
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: A blend of sun and clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Multiple Trauma Alerts After Estero Crash Declares MCI Level 1 (thelegaladvocate.com) — Emergency crews declared a Level 1 Mass Casualty Incident after a multi-vehicle crash in Estero Tuesday evening, issuing four trauma alerts and reporting significant injuries. Details on the cause and total number of people hurt are still emerging, but local hospitals activated trauma protocols as responders worked the scene. 
• Two-vehicle crash with injuries shuts down Corkscrew Road, impacting traffic (winknews.com) — A serious two-vehicle crash has shut down Carter and Corkscrew roads in Estero, sending four people to the hospital and forcing a medical helicopter response. One vehicle caught fire, and a driver stuck at the scene described the intense rescue efforts. Authorities have not yet released the conditions of those injured, and traffic in the area remains heavily impacted.
• Nate Bargatze Extends Marathon Run Atop Monthly Comedy Boxscore Recap (billboard.com) — Comedy fans in Estero got a prime spot on Nate Bargatze’s February tour, where his double-header shows here helped anchor another month at the top of Billboard’s comedy Boxscore. The report highlights how his Big Dumb Eyes Tour favors secondary markets like Estero while still pulling in major arena-level grosses nationwide.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Instructed Life Drawing â Gestural & Structural Approach To The Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)
Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
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Wine Down Wednesdays
Seascape At Naples , 3490 Thrive Dr , Naples
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Transportation Job Fair
Lakes Regional Library , 15290 Bass Rd , Fort Myers
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Moon Walk: Nights in Nature
Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center , 300 Tower Rd , Naples
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Watercolor with Linda Benson (Beginner-Advanced)
Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
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Joshua Bell - The Elements
Artis—Naples , 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd , Naples
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Forest Bathing at Rookery Bay
Rookery bay , 10 Shell Island Rd , Naples
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Make and Take @ Vanderbilt Branch
Vanderbilt Beach Library , 788 Vanderbilt Beach Rd , Naples
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Afternoon Tea
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples , 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd , Naples
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Island House Bar & Grill, Bonita Springs, FL — Brian Turner
Island House Bar and Grill , 3801 Bonita Beach Rd SW , Bonita Springs
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Concert Series - Relentless Fire 4:00-7:00 PM
Bayside Veterans Park - Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 -
Easter Brunch at Dusk
Dusk , 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd , Naples
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MISSING CROC!
If anybody finds the right foot, could you let me know please? My number is 802-793-2986. (Nextdoor Stoneybrook) - Good Tuesday morning !!
I hope everybody’s doing well this morning. I have a question maybe some of you could help me out with I’m moving and I’m looking for a mover. I don… (Nextdoor Country Creek)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Estero. Apply here.
- Evereve posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist Stores Part Time-Coconut Point-Estero, FL in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Estero here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonita Springs
- Flag football offers love of the game, including the drive to succeed (naplesnews.com)
- How Far Will Trump Go in Cuba? (thedispatch.com)
- Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Delays on I-75 Northbound (thelegaladvocate.com)
Fort Myers Beach
- Fort Myers Beach officials issue fertilizer reminders after Buccaneer Lagoon fish kill (winknews.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
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