Breaking Par at Grandezza is the annual Golf Tournament and Gala raising funds for LEAD Estero, a local non-profit by students, for students, that funds scholarships and leadership training opportunities[...]
Lee County MPO’s Strategic Safety Action Plan Traffic, Safety, Congestion, and Recommendations Part 2Road safety has become an increasing concern for many residents in greater Estero. The presentation will look at the[...]
Village of Estero 2024 Traffic Study ResultsLittle affects our daily quality of life as significantly as traffic. Engage Estero and the Village of Estero take road conditions and management seriously.[...]
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Engage Estero serves as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
With the dedication and effort of Estero volunteers, 520 pounds of bagged litter was collected along Highway 41 during the weekend of Dec 14th. Since October, 1,820 pounds (almost 1 ton) of litter has been collected. The volunteers that helped in this month’s clean-up...
Corkscrew Road Corkscrew Road Widening – Ben Hill Griffin to East side of Bella Terra The road widening and related utilities movement, Lee Department of Transport’s (LDOT’s) contractor, nears completion with Phase 1 (from Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy. to Bella Terra Blvd.)....
Engage Estero focuses on improving water and air quality and mitigating and eliminating the effects of climate warming in greater Estero.
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Engage Estero mobilizes health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
What is Robotic Surgery? Robotic surgery is minimally invasive, and surgeons use robotic systems to perform procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control. It involves using a robotic arm and specialized instruments controlled by the surgeon, often with...
Where is it being used, and how does it impact health outcomes? Nanotechnology in healthcare refers to the use of extremely small materials, devices, or systems—typically on the scale of nanometers (1 to 100 nanometers -one nanometer is about as long as your...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
By Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero Chris grew up in Boston, where she learned to love all Boston teams, but the Patriots are her favorite. She excelled in school and attended Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA, where she earned an A.A. in...
At the Annual Estero High School Awards on May 7th, LEAD Estero seniors presented the scholarships made possible by Breaking Par for Education event sponsored by Engage Estero and held at The Club at Grandezza in 2023. Recipients pictured Left to Right:Rolando...
Engage Estero believes the best way to get a community involved is to make sure they are aware of the issues impacting their future, and know how to impact those decisions before they are made. We conduct and publish original research and articles aimed at getting residents Engaged.
May 2, 2017 | EDR-04-2017, Growth
During the first quarter of 2017, permits for two hundred seventy-three (273) residential units were issued in Estero, including thirty-one (31) single family homes, twelve (12) duplexes and two hundred-thirty (230) apartments. The apartments included two hundred-six (206) at the Springs at Gulf Coast on Highland Oaks Dr., and twenty-four (24) at the Reef (Phase II) on Ben Hill Griffin. The non-apartment permits were issued for three ongoing developments: Tidewater, Estero Place and Pebble Pointe. The total value of all residential permits issued during the quarter was $26,976,081, making the first quarter one of the best first quarters in the last ten years.
The table below compares 2017 year-to-date figures with those of the previous 17 years.
Note: The building values above exclude the value of the underlying land.
Sources: For 2016 and 2017, see Village of Estero Community Development: https://estero-fl.gov/monthly-building-reportrs/
For prior years, see Lee County Permit Reports for the “Village of Estero”: http://www.leegov.com/dcd/reports
