Introduction: Estero is home to many conservation parks that serve to protect wildlife habitats, including marine...
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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...
Lee County’s Economy: Still Growing but Feeling the Slowdown
Results for "" A Closer Look At Population Trends, Tourism, And What Comes Next, Including Estero If you live in Lee...
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?
Results for "" 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,...
Where do Residents think the Village of Estero should Prioritize Its Efforts?
Results for "" 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,...
Why is our infrastructure lagging behind residential and commercial development?
Results for "" 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...
An Incentive For Developers
Results for "" 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...
What are Your Priorities for Estero?
Results for "" 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...
An Economic Update for Greater Estero
Results for "" 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...
A Summary of Major Construction Projects in Estero
Results for "" 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...
Creating the Future Village: Why Estero Must Embrace a Balanced Housing Mix
Creating the Future Village: Why Estero Must Embrace a Balanced Housing Mix Insights 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...