Why is Community Recreation So Important?By Aidan Lingo, FGCU Student Introduction Every strong community needs a...
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Estero Through the Eyes of FGCU Students
Estero Through the Eyes of FGCU StudentsThe Department of English at Florida Gulf Coast University and Engage Estero...
Road Development Updates
Update on Road Projects as of September 2025 Table of Contents FDOT I-75 LDOT Alico Three Oaks 951 Village of Estero...
River Oaks Preserve: A 10 acre Natural Habitat in the Center of Estero
River Oaks Preserve: A 10 acre Natural Habitat in the Center of EsteroDevelopment and construction seem everywhere in Estero these days. But the Village of Estero has invested to keep a natural 10 acre preserve right in the center of our community. It’s Tuesday...
The Latest News on the Road Widening of I-75 In Estero
The Latest News on the Road Widening of I-75 In EsteroTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionFact 1: Higher Speed Increases Traffic NoiseFact 2: FDOT's Approach to Assessing Traffic Noise and Decibel Levels Interactive Map of affected areaFact 3: Health ImplicationsFact 4:...
Stronger Shores, Safer Village: How Coastal & Inland Protections Work Together for Estero
Stronger Shores, Safer VillageHow Coastal & Inland Protections Work Together for EsteroIntroduction Climate change has already exacerbated many weather extremes and has rapidly increased global sea levels, posing a significant threat to coastal communities. Mark...
The Status of Our Local Economy
The 'Southwest Florida’s Economic and Real Estate Outlook—Q4 2024 and 2025' report analyzes economic and real estate trends specifically for Estero, Florida. Compiled by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Regional Economic Research Institute, it emphasizes the region's...
The Engage Estero management, board members, and the volunteers who keep Estero looking beautiful wish you all a Happy and Enjoyable 2025.
Engage Estero collaborates with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean an approximate four-mile section of the Tamiami Trail. Each month, teams of volunteers clean areas of the highway between the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road) north of...
Discover Estero’s Exciting Transformation: The Village Sports Park is Coming to Elevate Your Lifestyle!
Let’s face it—if you live in Estero, life centers around the sun, water, and that irresistible resort vibe that draws us in. Whether you’re a full-time...
Joe and Joni Pavich Will be Honored at The Don Eslick Person of the Year Award Dinner on Feb. 27, 2025
Joe and Joni Pavich Will be Honored at The Don Eslick Person of the Year Award Dinneron Feb. 27, 2025 Join us on Thursday night, February 27, 2025, at the Estero Country Club at the Vines for a special occasion. We have the extraordinary opportunity to honor Joe and...
A Memorable Veterans Day Event in the Village of Estero
On Saturday, November 10th, around 500 residents came to Estero Community Park to pay tribute to our veterans, active military, first responders, and Gold Star families. The day’s program attracted significantly more visitors than in 2023, partly due to the excellent...
An Important Update on the Septic to Mains Sewer Conversion for Estero Residents
Introduction On August 28th, a public meeting updated the Estero Village Utilities Expansion Program (UEP). Steve Sarkozy, the Village Manager, and David Willems, the Village Public Works Director, presented. The project was initiated in 2021 following the...