BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esterotoday.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T022026 CREATED:20260202T144741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T145812Z UID:44897-1774200600-1774209600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:14th Annual Breaking Par for Education: Luau Gala DESCRIPTION:Engage Estero was proud to be a sponsor of the 14th Annual Breaking Par for Education fundraiser held March 21st and 22nd at The Club at Grandezza. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The experience started on Saturday\, March 21 at 8:30 AM with the Breaking Par Shotgun Golf Scramble tournament celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Attendees wore red\, white and blue and celebrate the semi-quincentennial on the greens of Grandezza with lots of fun games\, followed by lunch celebrating the tournament winners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On Sunday\, March 22\, attendees enjoyed a luau theme as we celebrate Guest of Honor Jim Shields at the Breaking Par Gala. Jim founded Breaking Par for Education 14 years ago and his impactful commitment to Estero is much admired. Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating all he has accomplished with this great organization.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LEAD Estero is a local nonprofit by and for students. This fundraiser helps secure scholarships and training opportunities for Estero High School students. \nThe Club at Grandezza is located at 11481 Grande Oak Blvd\, Estero\, FL 33928. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/14th-annual-breaking-par-for-education-luau-gala/ LOCATION:The Club at Grandezza\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Engage Estero Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/breaking-par-thumb.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lead Estero":MAILTO:Donate@LEADestero.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T022026 CREATED:20260213T155729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175116Z UID:45077-1776420000-1776425400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:The Road Ahead: Estero Traffic Briefing DESCRIPTION:April Community Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April Community & Membership Meeting\n\nA large turnout of 130 Estero area residents identified their most important road and traffic issues at an April 17th Engage Estero Community Meeting.   Don Scott\, AICP\, Executive Director of Lee County’s Metropolitan Planning Office addressed the residents and informed them of many projects in the works.  \nHe also talked about why developments are outpacing road infrastructure.  He discussed the funding options\, what seemed feasible and what are the ramifications. e.g. Increasing sales tax\, impact fees\, gas tax.  \nA question and answer session gave residents a chance to share their various concerns. \nThe biggest issue seemed to be about the expansion of Interstate 75 from six lanes to 10 lanes.  Many residents came prepared with detailed questions and statements regarding the issue of noise and the status of detailed studies being considered by FDOT. \nBrian Bollas from the FDOT regional office was also scheduled to speak on the latest I-75 expansion to 10 lanes from 6 lanes\, but regrettably had to cancel his attendance one day before the event “due to unforeseen circumstances.”  Brian Bollas said FDOT “will be happy to discuss our projects at a future date in the Fall.”   \n“We take public comments very seriously and scheduling issues does not imply we do not consider public comments important.  We welcome and address all comments and until such time when we are available to attend the group’s meeting\, the public can submit comments\, questions\, and concerns via our project website.” \nWINK News also attended the event and taped many of the speakers who had questions.  Engage Estero indicated at the meeting  their plans to provide a copy video to FDOT for their review.  \nSeveral speakers from CopperLeaf referenced the need for correct noise abatement and asked that FDOT at least hear their concerns.  They were disappointed that FDOT did not attend the meeting.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Related Articles by Engage Estero \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Are You Prepared for the 2026 Hurricane Season?\n \n \n May 12\, 2026 Are You Prepared for the 2026 Hurricane Season?Introduction A new hurricane season brings a familiar question: Are you ready if chaos crosses your path? 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In the recent Engage... \n \n \n \n « Older Entries\n Next Entries » URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/apr2026/ LOCATION:Estero Park and Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event,Transportation ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR