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Southwest Proton

Jun 16, 2026 | Health

Southwest Proton A News Update for June 2026 Written by Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero and Dr Shannon MacDonald, Medical Director at Southwest Florida Proton. Introduction Although it has been only 6 months since the Proton Center on Estero Parkway began...

Village of Estero Updates Its 5‑Year Capital Plan

Jun 15, 2026 | Governance, Growth, Recent News

Village of Estero Updates Its 5‑Year Capital Plan New Funding Tools Fuel Big Moves in Parks, Traffic, and Utilities Introduction The Village of Estero has released its updated 5‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) covering fiscal years 2026–27 through 2030–31. This...

Waste & Recycling Realities in Lee County

Jun 11, 2026 | Environment, FGCU Written, Sustainability Series

Waste & Recycling Realities in Lee County Guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Recycling plays an important role in protecting Southwest Florida’s environment, conserving natural resources, and reducing landfill waste. But many residents may not realize that...

A Heartfelt Thank You to Lanell and Jim Shields

Jun 11, 2026 | Engage Estero News

A Heartfelt Thank You to Lanell and Jim Shields Every community has those rare individuals whose presence quietly lifts everyone around them. For Estero, Lanell, and Jim Shields have been exactly that, steady hands, generous hearts, and joyful partners in shaping the...

Prostate Cancer

Jun 11, 2026 | Health

Prostate Cancer What you need to know! Part 1- Diagnosing Written by Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero, and Dr. Paul Rodriguez, MD, Urologist Introduction There has been considerable interest in this topic, possibly due to the new Southwest Proton facility,...