One of the major causes of vehicular accidents is distracted driving. We have entered the “100 Deadliest Days” - the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Parents are the best line of defense to ensure a safe ride!...
Reports
Research and Reports
It is our goal to provide you with a timely and comprehensive summary of key issues affecting our community and details on advocacy initiatives undertaken, to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents in the greater Estero area. Click an issue below to read the quarterly report.
February 2024
- New and Planned Developments
- Road Developments
April 2024
- Estero’s Sense of Place
September 2024
- Economic Indicators
- Comprehensive Guide to Developments
March 2023
- Environmental Changes and Dangers to our Water
May 2023
- Healthcare Changes and How they Will Affect You
September 2023
- Recent and New Developments Planned or Under Construction
- Transportation and Infrastructure Developments
November 2023
- The Impact of Urbanization on Greater Estero
January 2022
- World Class Musical Talent
- FGCU Day
- Essay Contest
April 2022
- Dangers of Cane Toads
- Mental Distress in Children During COVID-19
- How residents can help to improve our water quality in greater Estero
September 2022
- Recent and New Developments Planned in the Greater Estero Area
- Latest Transportation and Infrastrusture News
December 2022
- Resident Survey Results
- A Blueprint for Change
January 2021
Combating Climate Change
Education in Estero
April 2021
Fire Department Response Times
Hurricane Readiness
September 2021
East Corkscrew Road Developments
Growth Impact on Roads, Schools
November 2021
Greater Estero Virtual Information Center
FGCU: A Gift to the Area
Lee Health Building Project
January 2020
Protecting and Preserving Paradise
April 2020
Residents Survey Results
Veterans Services
August 2020
Bike and pedestrian paths
Water Supply & Quality
November 2020
Dangerous Algae Cocktail
LHCP Observation Unit
Articles
ECCL Planning for the Future Survey: A Summary Report
An online survey was conducted in the latter part of 2019 generating almost 600 responses (from who provided their email addresses to keep in touch with the activities of the ECCL) from over 40 neighborhoods in the area. 58% of respondents were males and 42% female,...
Feature: Community Call for Safer Biking and Walking Routes in the Village of Estero
(Printable PDF) Latest News on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Inspired by Estero residents and other stakeholders, a steering committee convened last October to begin the preparation of the very first Village of Estero Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The...
Estero’s 2018 Commercial Permits of $63M Signal Robust & Diverse Growth
Commercial permits in 2018 totaled $62.9 million. After excluding the $100 million Hertz investment in 2014 and the $82 million Lee Health investment in 2017, this past year was the second-best in over a decade. Estero benefited in 2018 from a wide variety of...
Estero’s 2018 Residential Building Permits Hit A 12 Year High
The value of all residential permits issued in 2018 totaled $138 million -- the highest in over a decade. The total included $42 million for over 1,100 permits for roofing, presumably related to Hurricane Irma. The 12-year high was achieved even without including the...
Estero’s 2018 Single Family Home Sales Increase 7% Hitting a New Record High
MLS records indicate that six hundred thirty-eight (638) single family homes were sold in Estero in 2018. Even though first half 2018 sales declined slightly from 2017, second half sales surged ahead 23%, marking a 7% annual increase in 2018 and making it the best...
FEATURE: Which Way will the Tide Turn?
Estero residents weigh in on Estero Bay waterway access The Weeks Fish Camp, which was located just off Coconut Road on the west side of U.S. 41 has been a family owned and operated fishing village for some 70 years. In April 2018 it was sold to a developer for $12.75...
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