THE LATEST NEWS ON THE EXPANSION OF I-75 FROM 6 LANES TO 10 THROUGH ESTERO
The Engage Estero executive management team would like to thank the 146 residents who provided their details at the end of the article on this topic that was published in June. Ref: https://esterotoday.com/i-75 – add your voice!
The list has been sent with a covering note to Mayor Joanne Ribble, David Willems, Estero’s Public Works Director, and Nicole Harris, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Southwest ConnectTM Project Manager. Both Mayor Ribble and David Willems have expressed their concerns and empathy with the concerns of the public and have indicated that they will express the Village’s concern to FDOT.
In the meantime, Allan Bowditch, President of Engage Estero, has received a reply from Nicole Harris encouraging those who have concerns to attend the public meeting on August 14 (see details in Nicole’s response below.
“Thank you for compiling and forwarding the list of residents who have expressed concerns regarding potential noise impacts from the I-75 widening.
As part of the ongoing Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for the I-75 South Corridor, from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road, FDOT is conducting a comprehensive traffic noise analysis in accordance with federal and state guidelines. This includes evaluating existing conditions and predicting future noise levels under the proposed improvements to determine whether noise barriers are warranted, feasible, and reasonable. Public Works Director
Preliminary results of the noise study will be shared at the upcoming Public Hearing on August 14, 2025, Open House at 4:30 p.m.; Formal Presentation at 6:00 p.m., at North Collier Regional Park, and materials will be posted online in advance at: http://www.swflinterstates.com/i75-south-corridor/452544-1”
The Community and Member Meeting Covering “Developments in Estero and Title Fraud” on September 26
This “not to be missed” meeting will be held at the Estero Recreation Center on Friday, September 26 at 10 a.m. The location is 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. (inside the Estero Community Park), Estero, FL 33928.
Mary Gibbs, the Estero Community Development Director, will discuss the difficulties that the Village’s PZDB has to face when balancing the demands of developers and, on occasion, their legal threats with those of the Village code and residents’ concerns. She will also address some of the larger developments that are underway or about to start, and what they will eventually look like.
Clerk Karnes, Lee County’s Clerk of the Court & Comptroller, will discuss the issue of Title fraud. It is a scam that involves criminals stealing your home, then borrowing against it or selling it behind your back.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Why the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Will Significantly Improve Delivery and Patient Outcomes
If you haven’t yet seen this recently communicated article you might like to review the details on our website at http://www.esterotoday.com.
Medical and wearable devices, sensors, and other healthcare technologies integrated with cloud systems (referred to as the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)) have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by improving both care delivery and patient outcomes.
The aging population in the USA is already increasing the demands on an already stretched physician workforce. Additionally, the projected decline in the number of physicians and nurses per capita over the next few years is expected to increase demand further. The introduction of IoMT and its components, such as medical and wearable devices, sensors, and other healthcare technologies integrated with cloud systems, will be crucial in helping to offset the potential decline in healthcare quality forecasted. The real potential lies in its ability to reshape healthcare, making it more proactive, precise, and accessible for all. But the question remains – will this be enough to offset the declining numbers of doctors and nurses?
