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Estero vs. the Dangers of Habitat Fragmentation

May 28, 2026 | FGCU Written, Growth

Introduction: Estero is home to many conservation parks that serve to protect wildlife habitats, including marine life, and native ecosystems. A lot of history is preserved at those sites and as they have become very popular for tourists to visit and soak in what the...

Coastal Resilience: Preparing Southwest Florida for the Future

May 28, 2026 | Environment

Coastal Resilience: Preparing Southwest Florida for the Future Written by guest author Brandi Freeman, FGCU Southwest Florida’s coastal communities face ongoing environmental challenges, including hurricanes, storm surge, and rising sea levels. Events such as...

Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road

May 21, 2026 | FGCU, FGCU Written, Growth, Safety, Transportation

Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road Introduction In recent years, East Corkscrew Road has become a major commuter conduit due to housing development, easy access to Interstate 75, and a lack of alternative east-west roads. The once quiet, local...

Lee County’s Economy: Still Growing but Feeling the Slowdown

May 21, 2026 | Growth

Lee County’s Economy: Still Growing but Feeling the Slowdown A Closer Look At Population Trends, Tourism, And What Comes Next, Including Estero If you live in Lee County, whether in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, or somewhere in between them, you’ve...

Complete Streets

May 14, 2026 | FGCU Written, Growth

East Corkscrew Road became a busy corridor because of the fast-housing growth and road expansion, but the downside to this has been that there is more traffic and unsafe conditions for the people walking and biking. East Corkscrew used to be a quiet, two-lane road...