Safety Articles

Lightning Detection Systems in Greater Estero

Lightning Detection Systems in Greater Estero Key Take-Aways Lightning detection systems provide early warnings that help protect people from dangerous lightning strikes by detecting nearby lightning activity before storms reach a specific location. Greater Estero has...

Hurricane Season

Are You Prepared for the 2026 Hurricane Season?

Are You Prepared for the 2026 Hurricane Season? Introduction A new hurricane season brings a familiar question: Are you ready if chaos crosses your path? While no two storm seasons are the same, your priority remains unchanged - to protect what matters most. Although...

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To Impact Greater Estero Traffic Problems  — Act Now!

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...

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Why Every Community Benefits from a Neighborhood Watch

Why Every Community Benefits from a Neighborhood Watch

Why Every Community Benefits from a Neighborhood Watch Estero and our surrounding communities are fortunate to live in a very safe area. But safety doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of engaged residents, strong partnerships, and proactive prevention. That’s...

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Road Construction

What’s on Your Wish List for Our Greater Estero?

What’s on Your Wish List for Our Greater Estero? As we move through life and reach those milestone birthdays ending in “zero,” our holiday wish lists inevitably evolve. When we were young, it was all about circling toys in the Sears catalog. Later, it became clothes...

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roundabouts

Why Are There No Roundabouts on Estero Parkway?

Why Are There No Roundabouts on Estero Parkway? Engage Estero recently asked the greater Estero community to identify dangerous intersections or roads. Estero Parkway was mentioned for speeding and the ability to safely exit the communities of The Cascades of Estero...

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Transportation Infrastructure: Addressing Funding Gaps

Transportation Infrastructure: Addressing Funding Gaps The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) https://leempo.com/, in its draft 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), has identified over $4 billion in transportation infrastructure requirements....

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Sept. 19 MPO Meeting

Sept. 19 MPO Meeting

MPO Budgeting Meeting on Sept. 19 SUMMARY The September 19, 2025 Lee County MPO meeting is where decisions will be made on how billions of dollars in local transportation funding are programmed over the next 5 years. Public input at this meeting helps ensure: Local...

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