Our September Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) gives a thorough update on urbanization in Greater Estero. Growth rates remain high, especially in East Corkscrew and within the Village. Estero’s population is projected to grow by over 8,000 within the next 2 to 3 years, whereas East Corkscrew is expected to reach approximately 60,000 residents within a decade. The September GECR report’s introduction covers these trends. You can find the details using the following URL: https://esterotoday.com/research.
Many residents have said they would like to better understand: Where is Estero heading? And what is likely to be its future in 15 to 20 years?
Engage Estero is pleased to inform you that an authoritative panel has agreed to respond to these key questions at a Public Forum produced by Engage Estero at FGCU’s Cohen Ballroom on March 11, 2026, at 5 p.m. Please make a note of the date, as it is sure to be very well attended. You can register for the meeting later this year.
Our esteemed panel members will be:
• Steve Sarkozy, Estero’s Village Manager
• Dr Aysegul Timur, FGCU’s President
• Chris Simoneau, Lee Health’s Chief Development, Marketing and Communications Officer
• Geoff Hoffmann, Co-CEO of The Hoffmann Family of Companies, or David Hoffmann, Founder of the Hoffmann Family of Companies
Don’t miss this Public Forum: More details coming later.
The Engage Estero Community Meeting at The Estero Recreation Center, October 28 at 10:30 a.m.
The meeting will cover:
I. The latest information on cancer research and new treatment options from the Southwest Florida Proton – therapy center.
Dr. Shannon MacDonald, Medical Director at Southwest Florida Proton, was previously an accomplished associate professor of radiation oncology at Harvard Medical School. She has also held multiple leadership roles at Massachusetts General Hospital and served as the primary investigator for several proton therapy trials. It is a privilege to have Dr. MacDonald share her knowledge and insights on the latest cancer research and new treatment options.
An unmissable talk! RSVP at: https://esterotoday.com/event/oct2025.
The legal changes affecting HOA and condo owners and managers.
Andy Provost, General Counsel and Overseer of Operational Aspects of Resort Management, will provide homeowners and property managers with essential information about the legal changes that impact HOAs and Condominiums in Southwest Florida. Andy was a former Attorney at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A. His work, together with a team of experienced colleagues, involves legal guidance, financial stability, and operational efficiency for homeowners and condominium associations.
II. Latest news on East Corkscrew Road improvements and other concerns for the area.
Mark Novitski is a consultant for Engage Estero and a member of the East Corkscrew Alliance. He has played a key role in monitoring various roads, traffic, educational, and safety issues in both East Corkscrew and the Village of Estero. Mark continues to supply vital information to the community and will speak about matters related to East Corkscrew. This will cover the:
i) latest road development news.
ii) Mining and trucking.
iii) Safety issues regarding children attending local schools.
The I-75 expansion and the need to emphasize noise abatement remedial action.
In early September, Engage Estero impressed on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) the need to ensure the 22-foot-high noise abatement wall is erected along the entire west side of the highway (the east side of the Brooks’ communities) in support of the presidents of the five Brooks’ communities. Following Engage Estero’s examination of the qualities of such noise abatement walls, research conducted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that reviewed the “sound transmission class” (STC) and “noise reduction coefficient” (NRC) of abatement walls concluded that the leading companies and brands for highway noise barriers are:
a. Valmont SoundWall™ (North America)
b. Durisol Precast Noise Barriers (North America, including Canada).
Given the evidence that has determined the particular benefits of these two products, Engage Estero has requested that one of these products be chosen for the task at hand. The test by FDOT to examine the value of the new noise-deadening asphalt used on a stretch of I-75 in the Estero area appears to have resulted in a marked reduction in tire noise when driving over the new asphalt. If fully implemented, together with a continuous 22-foot wall of the type mentioned, this would meaningfully protect property values and residents’ well-being and be well received by the overall community.
If other HOAs, on a collective basis, would like Engage Estero’s support on this issue, please contact us at [email protected].
