Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road Introduction In recent years, East Corkscrew Road has become a...
FGCU Written Articles
Complete Streets
East Corkscrew Road became a busy corridor because of the fast-housing growth and road expansion, but the downside to...
Road Design, Congestion, and Safety
The rapid growth in Estero has made East Corkscrew a major roadway in Fort Myers, but with this progression comes...
Larry Kiker Preserve
The Larry Kiker Preserve, which was originally intended for conservation, is currently being redesigned as a large water management project to help alleviate the problems of flooding and water quality within the area. While this is a good step for the increasing...
Corkscrew Road: The Land Remembered
Up to 52 million taxpayer dollars were budgeted for the expansion of Corkscrew Road, but up until now, residents have seen nothing but traffic and nuisance in return. Before Fort Myers and Corkscrew Road became what it is today, there was a rugged settlement of...
East Corkscrew Road
East Corkscrew Road was erected in the 1930s, and in the early 2020’s, major expansions were implemented, transferring it from two to four lanes (2 on both sides). This change is due to the increasing population in Lee County. In another Engage Estero article it...
The Unseen Water Map: Wetlands, Drainage, Storm-Water Systems, Flood Concerns
East Corkscrew Road has continued to grow with improved accessibility and supported economic expansion. Due to the increase in new housing, commercial spaces, and road expansion, the water systems including wetlands, drainage patterns, and stormwater infrastructure...
Understanding the Ecology and Function of Estero’s Storm Water Ponds
Spring 2026 FGCU Student Essay Series East Corkscrew became a channel for conveying water because of increased development and stormwater systems and channel runoff through the area, but the tradeoff is increased pollution risk and environmental strain on local...
Sustainability in Estero
Our guest author this semester is Brandi Freeman, a senior at Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Health Science. Her column will focus on sustainability - the impacts of environmental health, community well-being, and equitable access to resources on public...
FGCU’s Students Write Articles For Engage Estero
Who says writing assignments have to be boring? This semester, Engage Estero teamed up with Professor Barbara Wright’s composition class at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) for a collaboration that brought local history and environmental awareness to life—and the...
Guardians Of the Gulf
Guardians Of the GulfThe state of Florida is known to be one of the most biologically diverse states in the country. It is home to several different ecosystems including wetlands, estuaries, pinewoods, hammocks, and mangrove forests. The Outstanding Florida Waters...
Honoring Our Veterans
Honoring our VeteransHonoring veterans has been an issue facing the community for years now. Not only does honoring our veterans show a gesture of gratitude towards those who have served, but it is a responsibility of every American citizen to take part in helping...