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Montura Ranch Estates · Montura Ranches · Hendry County, Florida
The resident-led civic coalition for Montura Ranch Estates (Montura Ranches) — defending agricultural freedom, safe roads, clean water, rural families, and accountable local government in Montura, FL.
Grow with Us in Hendry County
A few projects we're dreaming up together. Tap one to read more — or tell us which you'd show up for.
Our Platform
Focused on sustainable country living while protecting wildlife, the environment, and our constitutional rights.
Rooted in the Glades
Horses, ranches, sawgrass, and cypress — Montura is the last of old Florida. We keep it that way.
Gardens, livestock, off-grid skills, and neighborly know-how for thriving rural life.
Read the Sustainable Country Living briefing
Stewardship of native species, wetlands, and the wild corridors that make Montura home.
Read the Wildlife & Habitat Protection briefing
Clean water, healthy soil, and responsible land use — partnered with Hendry Soil and Water Conservation District.
Read the Environmental Stewardship briefing
Property rights, free speech, due process, and the freedoms that protect rural families.
Read the Constitutional Rights briefingPreserve.
Protect.
Educate.
Unite.
Practical solar options and tips for cutting bills and staying powered off-grid.
Read the Solar & Energy Independence briefing
Workshops and classes — permaculture, welding, carpentry, food preserving, husbandry, gun safety, and kids' programs.
Read the Education & Outreach briefing
Friendly tips on fencing, livestock, burn rules, and getting along out here.
Read the Good Neighbor Advice briefing
Potlucks, cleanups, kids' events — the social fabric of country life.
Read the Community & Family briefing
FWC hunting calendar, seasons, licenses, and regulations for Florida sportsmen.
Read the Hunting, Fishing & Wildlife briefing
Explore the Florida Trail and nearby hikes through swamps, prairies, and pine flatwoods.
Read the Hiking & Trails briefing
A way of life worth celebrating
Built around the table, the land, and the people who show up.
Coming together
Four community celebrations in the works — food, music, ranch life, wildlife, and family fun.
A celebration of the food, music, and families that make Hendry County who we are.
A family-friendly day showing off the Florida that most people have never seen.
Showcasing the wildlife, habitat, and conservation work happening right here in Montura.
A hands-on day for kids — animals, nature, ranch skills, and safe outdoor fun.
Shop coalition merch and hand-picked Amazon gear — every order funds organizing and community programs.
Amazon Picks · Affiliate
Your community picks — real gear we use on our own property. Buy through these links and the coalition earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Start with these featured sections
Home decor, kitchen, seeds, safe cleaning, emergency prep
Solar, cameras, security, tools, perimeter safety, farm
All categories — tap to see product ideas
Farmhouse, rustic, outdoor living
HerPath, garden, security, motion
BothIndoor, outdoor, wireless
BothGates, alarms, fencing
HimVegetables, herbs, wildflowers
HerFeeders, waterers, coops
FarmFirst aid, kits, storage
BothPantry, freeze-dry, canning
BothNon-toxic, natural, family-safe
HerOutdoor dogs, farm dogs
BothHand tools, power, repair
HimPractical, everyday, family-size
HerReal reviews from neighbors who actually use this gear on their own property — that's what makes our picks different.
Coalition Shop · Fundraiser
Tees, hats, yard signs, candles, and digital downloads. A percentage of these proceeds are to boost projects and other community initiatives.
Coming SoonMontura Ranchers Apparel
Heavyweight zip hoodies and trucker caps branded with the Montura Ranchers mark — custom made to order, built for early mornings at the barn and cool Florida evenings by the fire pit.
A percentage of every order goes back into community projects and coalition work.
Front & backOur Fight
Maintained ditches, culverts, and a real master plan for water that already falls here.
Read the Flooding & Drainage Infrastructure briefing
Clean water for wells, agriculture, and the Everglades downstream.
Read the C-139 Basin & Watershed Protection briefing
No industrialization without infrastructure, traffic study, and accountability.
Read the Sand Mine Opposition briefing
Defending agricultural freedom under Florida Statute 823.14.
Read the Right-to-Farm & Rural Land Use briefingDocument and report unsafe commercial and ag truck traffic on Montura roads.
Read the Dangerous Trucks — Report to FHP briefing
Organized neighbors, faster response, fewer crimes.
Read the Public Safety & Neighborhood Watch briefingInformed voting in BOCC, CCWD, and cooperative elections.
Read the Government Accountability briefing
Member-owners of Glades Electric have rights — and responsibilities.
Read the Rural Power Infrastructure briefingCoalition News
Florida's Right-to-Farm Act (FS 823.14) protects bona fide agricultural operations from nuisance suits — what every Montura landowner needs to know about their rights, responsibilities, and how to defend rural land use.
Read the full article →Recent storms exposed familiar weak points along the eastern roads. Here's what we documented and where to send reports.
Read the full article →Residents packed the chamber. The board postponed a vote. Here's the timeline and how to prepare for the next hearing.
Read the full article →The Central County Water District seats up this cycle, candidate statements, and where to vote.
Read the full article →A short explainer on what cooperative membership actually means — and how to use it.
Read the full article →Updated map of reported hazards on the main spine roads.
Read the full article →
Save Montura
200 acres of wild Montura are for sale right now. Pledge with your neighbors — nothing charged until we hit the goal.
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