East Corkscrew Updates: What's Happening and Why it Matters to Every Greater Estero ResidentSummary Big picture: East...
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To Impact Greater Estero Traffic Problems — Act Now!
To Impact Greater Estero Traffic Problems — Act Now!Jump to: The Process | Report an Issue | What You Can...
The Public Forum: “Shaping Greater Estero’s Future” — Your Questions Answered
The Public Forum: “Shaping Greater Estero’s Future” Your Questions AnsweredOn March 17, 2026, Engage Estero hosted a...
Southwest Florida Is Busy Again! So, Why Does the Southwest Florida Economy Still Feel Unsettled?
If you've driven down U.S. 41, tried to secure a dinner reservation during peak season, or navigated the bustling traffic around Coconut Point, RSW, or Corkscrew Road, it's hard to miss the signs: Southwest Florida is buzzing with activity again. Yet, despite the...
Where do Residents think the Village of Estero should Prioritize Its Efforts?
The Engage Estero Survey (March 2026) Executive Summary The Engage Estero survey, conducted in March 2026, gathered responses from 664 residents to identify key priorities for its own organization, and the Village of Estero Management and Council, providing a solid...
Why is our infrastructure lagging behind residential and commercial development?
Introduction Many planners and researchers would say that Southwest Florida (SWFL) shows a larger-than-average disconnect between private development and public infrastructure than many other U.S. regions. But it's not unique; it's an extreme version of a broader...
An Incentive For Developers
Provide Affordable Housing for Teachers, Healthcare Workers, & First Responders in Exchangefor a 25% Increase in Home Density Introduction Florida is said to be facing a severe housing shortage, driven by rapid population growth and an influx of residents,...
What are Your Priorities for Estero?
Please let us know your opinion of Engage Estero. At Engage Estero, our mission is simple: to protect and enhance our community’s quality of life. To do that effectively, we need to hear directly from you. As our last survey was completed in 2022, we must have an...
An Economic Update for Greater Estero
By Terry Flanagan, Engage Estero’s Vice President, based on the data from The Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) reports and information from the Lutgert College of Business at The Florida Gulf Coast University. The big picture: growth, but in a more...
A Summary of Major Construction Projects in Estero
Introduction When you return to Estero this winter, or you’re a full-time resident, you'll notice a lot of “dirt moving” and some big developments starting to take shape along US-41 and Via Coconut. Here’s an overview of the major projects, in everyday language you...
Creating the Future Village: Why Estero Must Embrace a Balanced Housing Mix
Creating the Future Village: Why Estero Must Embrace a Balanced Housing MixInsights from FGCU’s Public Policy Forum on Affordable Housing Florida Gulf Coast University recently hosted a meeting on “Affordable Housing: Exploring Goals and Perspectives.” The session was...
The Latest Updates on Our Local Economy
December 2025 Update on the Local EconomyIntroduction If you’ve been feeling that our local economy is “ok, but not great,” the November 2025 Regional Economic Indicators support that view. Nationwide, the economy continues to grow, but at a slower pace than earlier...