Featured Events

Sept. 19 MPO Meeting

Sep 15, 2025 | Safety, Transportation

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...

Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction

Sep 11, 2025 | Culture and Recreation, Environment, Transportation

Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction The Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) continues to gain traction as our community edges closer to turning the former Seminole Gulf Railway corridor into a 14.9-mile recreational trail linking Bonita Springs...

Conservation 20/20 Is Running Out of Time—and Money

Sep 11, 2025 | Safety, Transportation

Conservation 20/20 Is Running Out of Time—and Money Lee County’s beloved Conservation 20/20 program—the one voters approved in 1996 and reaffirmed in 2016 with an impressive 84% majority—is facing a crisis. The fund that buys and protects natural lands is running low....

Road Development Updates

Sep 11, 2025 | Recent News, Transportation

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 Corkscrew Road Landscaping Corkscrew Road Multiuse Path Corkscrew Road Widening East of Bella Terra Sandy Lane Williams Road...

Annual Holiday Turkey Lunch

Sep 8, 2025

Join the Estero Historical Society on Monday, December 15 for a traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings and hear local historian Jacob Winge share “Holiday Traditions on the Florida Frontier”. Lunch begins at noon at the beautiful Country Creek Clubhouse,...

Engaging the Future

Sep 5, 2025 | Education

Engaging the Future of Estero Engage Estero is proud to announce a new partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)!  Our very own Terry Flanagan recently spoke to a freshman class at FGCU to inspire the next generation of community leaders. This partnership...

Eternal Horizons: Death And The Afterlife In Ancient Egypt

Sep 3, 2025

Discover the mysteries of tombs, mummies, and burial goods at this unique event. Learn about the rituals and customs that the ancient Egyptians followed to ensure a successful journey to the afterlife.  

Munchin Manatees

Sep 3, 2025

Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees. Learn what these magnificent mammals are all about, and how you can help protect them. Please note, live manatees are not included in this lecture. Space is limited;...

Discover the Magic of Girl Scouts-Fairy Adventure

Sep 3, 2025

Activities include storytime, crafts, and education on our environment! This event is FREE to girls who want to know more about Girl Scouting or girls who are already members.  

Community Visioning for Conservation: Public Participation in Florida’s Long-Range Planning

Sep 3, 2025

A free webinar on how public participation, science-based planning, and local government leadership can work together to protect green infrastructure and guide development away from environmentally sensitive areas.