Why Resident Influence on Development in Estero Is Sometimes Limited Understanding the true factors behind development...
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Estero vs. the Dangers of Habitat Fragmentation
Introduction: Estero is home to many conservation parks that serve to protect wildlife habitats, including marine...
Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road
Signal Timing vs Road Widening at East Corkscrew Road Introduction In recent years, East Corkscrew Road has become a...
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 Do Introduction It will come as no surprise to residents in Greater Estero that the most important issue they want addressed is traffic! In the recent Engage...
The Public Forum: “Shaping Greater Estero’s Future” — Your Questions Answered
The Public Forum: “Shaping Greater Estero’s Future” Your Questions Answered On March 17, 2026, Engage Estero hosted a public forum titled "Shaping Greater Estero’s Future." The panel's insights made the meeting highly informative, and the response from the 300...
Southwest Florida Is Busy Again! So, Why Does the Southwest Florida Economy Still Feel Unsettled?
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,...
Where do Residents think the Village of Estero should Prioritize Its Efforts?
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...
Why is our infrastructure lagging behind residential and commercial development?
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...
An Incentive For Developers
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...
What are Your Priorities for Estero?
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...
An Economic Update for Greater Estero
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...
A Summary of Major Construction Projects in Estero
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...