Important Upcoming Meetings You Shouldn’t Miss!
COUNTY & VILLAGE PERSPECTIVES
ON GREATER ESTERO’S FUTURE
October 22, 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
The South County Regional Library Estero
21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero, FL 33928
Engage Estero is delighted to announce the lineup for our October 22 Community meeting. Lee County Commissioner David Mulicka and Estero Mayor Joanne Ribble will be available for residents to speak with as they discuss their respective roles in “Guiding Estero Forward.” Both individuals are extremely busy, and Engage Estero is extremely appreciative that they have agreed to speak with residents on this topic.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. You can make reservations at:
https://esterotoday.com/oct2026/
THE ENGAGE ESTERO COMMUNITY & MEMBER MEETING: DECEMBER 4, 2026. THE ESTERO RECREATIONAL CENTER, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Estero, FL 33928
Engage Estero is delighted to have the following topics for the meeting:
1) Lee Health’s new President and CEO, Ben Spence, will provide his vision for Lee Health in the next decade and an update on Lee Health’s plans within Greater Estero.
2) Dr Joseph Klink will address the New Developments in Robotic Surgery and Urology Treatments.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. You can make reservations at: https://esterotoday.com/dec2026
LATEST NEWS ON THE I-75 EXPANSION IN ESTERO
On behalf of Engage Estero and the residents of Estero, especially those likely to be affected by the I-75 road widening from 6 to 10 lanes between Alico Road and Immokalee, we would like to thank the Estero Village Mayor Joanne Ribble, Council Members, and Management for their initiative in preparing Resolution No. 2026-22.
“On September 9, 2026, the Village Council of the Village of Estero adopted Resolution No. 2026-22, supporting the construction of a noise wall along I-75 within the Village of Estero.”
The Resolution formally urges the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to revise the current I-75 project design to include a continuous 22-foot noise wall along the entire east side of the project within the Village, including the Brooks community from at least mile marker 120 to mile marker 122. The Village is also requesting that the project include enhanced vegetation along this same stretch of I-75.”
The Council’s action reflects concerns regarding the anticipated increase in traffic noise associated with the I-75 widening project, as well as the removal of existing vegetative barriers and the resulting impacts to nearby residential communities.
The action of the Estero Village Council amplifies that of Len Reed, Copperleaf’s Coordinator for I-75 action; Steve Chappell, President of the Shadow Wood Community Association; and other Brooks Presidents, including Larry Conroy, I-75 Coordinator at Tidewater, as well as the advocacy stance taken by Engage Estero itself.
The key points being made by all those involved highlight
• The many questions raised by the FDOT modeling approach, which appears to conclude there would be no increase in traffic noise, that would support noise mitigation steps. At present, the model factors have not been shared publicly.
• The real-life results reported in several other similar road widening developments highlight the increased noise and the value of noise mitigation walls.
• The population along East Corkscrew is expected to double in 5-8 years, bringing increased traffic and delivery trucks to support that growth. Because truck traffic has a greater impact on traffic noise, this factor must be considered.
• Traffic noise has been shown to adversely affect health. These effects include increased cardiovascular disease, sleep disturbance, tinnitus, and annoyance. Research has indicated that for every 10-decibel increase in noise, the risk of a first heart attack rose by 12 percent.
Communications on these issues have been sent not only to senior FDOT officials but also to senior government officials.
For more information, go to this link:
THE UPDATED REPORT ON THE GREATER ESTERO COMMUNITY & URBANIZATION TAKING PLACE IN GREATER ESTERO HAS RECENTLY BEEN RELEASED
The extensive report provided the latest information on:
• Developments along East Corkscrew in unincorporated Lee County.
• Developments being undertaken or planned within the Village of Estero.
• Updates on the Sports and Recreation Park, the Estero River Park, and BERT.
• Commercial developments.
• The Resilience steps the Village of Estero has already put in place.
You can check out these details on our website at: https://esterotoday.com/gecr2026qtr3/
