Are You Prepared for the 2026 Hurricane Season? Introduction A new hurricane season brings a familiar question: Are...
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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 Do...
Important Update from the East Corkscrew Alliance and Engage Estero
Results for "" Introduction. February was a busy month, with many meetings among the East Corkscrew Alliance (ECA),...
Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t Ignore
Hurricane Erin: A Warning We Can’t Ignore Hurricane Erin just swept across the Atlantic, rapidly escalating from Category 1 to a Category 5 storm in less than 24 hours. Winds soared past 160 miles per hour, making Erin one of the fastest-intensifying hurricanes on...
The Most Absorbent and Highest Rated Products For Use as Sound Barrier Walls Along Major Highways
The Most Absorbent and Highest Rated Products For Use as Sound Barrier Walls Along Major Highways Researched by Allan Bowditch, President, Engage Estero. Introduction Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) has decided to expand I-75 from 6 lanes to 10 between...
Road Concerns in Greater Estero
Road Concerns in Greater Estero Driving the roads of the Greater Estero Area since 2012, I have identified key roads and areas that pose serious concerns. Safety is my priority, and I'm dedicated to working toward improvements that make our community safer for...
What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned?
What Is Resilience? Why Should Greater Estero Be Concerned? What Is Being Done and What More Should Be Considered to Secure Our Future? Introduction Compared to the 1980s, there are now twice as many days with temperatures over 50 °C and in more locations...
Real Estate Shifts in Estero – What the Latest Numbers Mean to You
Real Estate Shifts in Estero What the latest numbers mean to you. If you’ve been watching the local housing market, you’ve noticed some changes, and the latest report from FGCU’s Regional Economic Research Institute confirms it: The real estate “winds” are...
The Latest News on the Road Widening of I-75 In Estero
The Latest News on the Road Widening of I-75 In Estero TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Fact 1: Higher Speed Increases Traffic Noise Fact 2: FDOT's Approach to Assessing Traffic Noise and Decibel Levels Interactive Map of affected area Fact 3: Health Implications...
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Results for "" Residents often struggle to identify whom to contact for information or guidance on specific issues. The information below will reduce some of the uncertainty about whom to reach out to. Emergency – Call 911 Police – Lee County Sheriff 239-477-1000...
Planned I-75 Expansion and Associated Noise Concerns
Planned I-75 Expansion and Associated Noise Concerns Written by Louis Tancredi, Engage Estero Communications Committee The Estero Traffic Study results were presented at the recent Engage Estero meeting on March 26, 2025. You can find a copy of the presentation at...
Traffic Study Results Presented at March Meeting
2024 Traffic Study Results A Summary of the Results of the Estero Road Traffic Survey Conducted in 2024 (Written by Allan Bowditch, Engage Estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Introduction This article summarizes the information presented during Engage Estero’s...