
A Traffic Safety Action Plan Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 10 am — 11:30 am Estero Park & Recreation Center 920 Corkscrew Palms Blvd,
in Estero, Florida.
Road safety has become an increasing concern for many residents in greater Estero. The speakers will invite attendees to participate and provide feedback. The presentation will look at the high-injury network and discuss potential solutions.
The speakers are:


They will provide information about recommended traffic safety measures currently under consideration and answer other questions regarding:
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
- County Road 951a
- Workforce housing
- Addressing congestion
- Explaining future planned improvements
Registration is free, but seating is limited, so RSVP is required online at: https://esterotoday.com/feb2025
This meeting follows the October 2024 meeting, featuring Frank Domingo, Professional Engineer and Principal at Stantec, and Ron Gogoi, AICP Transportation Planning Administrator of the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). You can find a summary of that meeting at https://esterotoday.com/event/oct2024.
THE DON ESLICK ESTERO PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER

Honoring 2024 Recipients Joe and Joni Pavich Thursday Evening, Feb. 27, 2025 At the Estero Country Club (Vines Community).
Join us for a special occasion. We have the extraordinary opportunity to honor Joe and Joni Pavich, who will receive the prestigious Don Eslick Estero Person of The Year Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment and passionate belief in Estero for over 35 years.
The couple worked tirelessly in their new Real Estate business after they arrived in 1989. Joe’s efforts to attract potential new residents highlight his belief in Estero as a great place to live. He didn’t just promote the community; he built a sense of belonging and excitement that resonated with newcomers. Meanwhile, Joni’s meticulous organization and people and sales skills ensured that every initiative ran smoothly and efficiently. It was a team effort.
We’ll kick off the night with a delightful Happy Hour at 6 p.m. At 6:50 p.m., we’ll transition to a sumptuous dinner featuring an exquisite selection of entrees to satisfy every palate.
For details and to register, go to https://esterotoday.com/2025Award.
RESULTS OF THE VILLAGE OF ESTERO TRAFFIC SURVEY

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10 am — 11:30 am Estero Park & Recreation Center 920 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, in Estero, Florida Little affects our daily quality of life as significantly as traffic. Engage Estero and the Village of Estero to take road conditions and management seriously.
The Village utilizes a series of Master Plans in each area of functional responsibility to help guide community investment and growth. The Estero Village Council recently selected Johnson Engineering to update the Village-wide Traffic study Master Plan. The study is designed to identify current and future traffic issues and provide recommendations to improve traffic flow and safety in Estero. The study includes:
- Projected development on vacant parcels.
- Traffic impacts from areas outside Estero. At the Engage Estero March Community and Membership Meeting, the results of the study will be provided by:
- Steve Sarkozy: Estero’s Village Manager David Willems: Estero’s Director of Public Works
- Leah Holmes: Transportation Engineer at Johnson Engineering
Registration is free, but seating is limited, so RSVP is required online at: https://esterotoday.com/mar2025/



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