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14th Annual Breaking Par for Education to be Held March 21 and 22

  • February 2026

Come enjoy the Luau Theme Gala at Grandezza on Sunday, March 22 and support Estero Education. You won’t want to miss the fun, delicious cuisine and the incredible live and silent auction items at this 14th Annual Breaking Par Gala. Happy Hour starts at 5:30 p.m. The students of LEAD Estero will provide a tropical paradise that is sure to please.

Jim Shields is Guest of Honor for this year’s event. Jim started Breaking Par for Education 14 years ago. His commitment to Estero and especially to Estero Education is well known. He received the prestigious Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year award two years ago. Come honor him and what he has done for our community.

Secure your tickets today at this website LeadEstero.ejoinme.org/BreakingPar26

JIM SHIELDS IS THE
GUEST OF HONOR FOR
THE 2026 EVENT.

Tickets are $150 per person or bring your friends for a great night of fun and get table of 8 for $1000. That’s a savings of $25 per person reducing the cost to $125 per person. Registrations can also be made online or by clicking on the QR code in the attached flyer.

No need to come dressed in a costume for the event, but they are welcomed!

On Saturday, March 21, Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s independence at the Breaking Par Shotgun Golf Scramble starting at 8:30 a.m. Hit the green on the Grandezza links featuring lots of fun games and followed by lunch to announce the Tournament winners.

Come wearing your Red, White and Blue as we celebrate the Semiquincentennial.

Individual tickets are $150, but gather a foursome of friends for only $500. Registrations can be made online by clicking on the QR code in the attached flyer or by visiting

LeadEstero.ejoinme.org/BreakingPar26 .

For more information, Please contact us at [email protected] or 239-707-5418.

Both the Gala and Golf Tournament are produced by LEAD Estero with the support of host Engage Estero. All proceeds will fund LEAD Estero Educational Initiatives.

Breaking Par for Education over the past 13 years has produced a total net proceeds of $746,000. Thanks for your past and continued support. Come join us this year for a good time supporting a worthy cause.

Here are some photos from previous years successful events.

GUESTS ENJOYED 2024 HOLLYWOOD THEME AS STUDENTS DRESSED LIKE HOLLYWOOD STARS, SUCH AS ELVIS PRESLEY, RONALD REGAN, TOM CRUISE, GRACE KELLY, MARILYN MONROE, JOHN WAYNE AND JAMES DEAN.

THE 2025 THEME “MURDER MYSTERY” HAD SEVERAL DUBIOUS CHARACTERS.

GOLFERS PREPARE TO SINK A PUTT ON THE CLUB AT GRANDEZZA MANICURED GREENS DURING THE 2024 EVENT.