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🌱 Why Estero’s Maddox Stewart is called an underrated Southwest Florida star

Estero, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Estero! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Estero’s Maddox Stewart is called an underrated Southwest Florida star
  • When Barry Manilow’s farewell tour will hit Estero’s Hertz Arena
  • Estero man charged after alleged violent threats to Lee County officials

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who are the 35 most underrated football players in SW Florida for 2026? (naplesnews.com) — Estero football fans will want to watch senior quarterback Maddox Stewart, who led Lee County in passing last season and returns for his third year as the Wildcats’ starter. A regional roundup names him among 35 underrated Southwest Florida recruits poised for big 2026 seasons.
   

• Barry Manilow Cancels Kentucky Show Last-Minute Amid ‘Unforeseen Circumstances' (ticketnews.com) — Barry Manilow has added two farewell tour stops in Estero, with shows set for January 16 and 17, 2027 at Hertz Arena. After a last-minute cancellation in Kentucky, he’s continuing his U.S. tour and Las Vegas residency, giving local fans plenty of time to plan ahead.
   

• Estero man faces terrorist threat charge after targeting Lee sheriff (naplesnews.com) — An Estero resident has been arrested and faces multiple threat and drug-related charges after authorities say he sent violent messages targeting the Lee County sheriff, the state attorney, and a Fort Myers law firm. Deputies traced the email and video links, searched his Estero home, and scheduled his first court appearance for early September.
   

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    • Wednesday August 12
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🗞 Nearby News

Bonita Springs

  • Bonita deputy releases Burmese python book on his hunting adventures (naplesnews.com)
  • These 8 Banks Are Closing Branches in Florida (financebuzz.com)
  • Meet Congressional District 19 hopeful Jim Oberweis ahead of election (naplesnews.com)

Fort Myers Beach

  • ROAR Offshore returns to Fort Myers Beach with three days of high-speed powerboat racing (gulfcoastnewsnow.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 he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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