Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 4041 into law this week, establishing the Corkscrew Grove Stewardship District in eastern Collier County. The special district will oversee infrastructure, conservation and development planning for Alico Inc.’s Corkscrew Grove Villages, a 4,600-acre master-planned community that includes two villages and more than 6,000 acres of protected land. The district, backed unanimously by the Florida Legislature and Collier County leaders, enables Alico to fund infrastructure, manage natural areas and coordinate with local agencies. The project aligns with Collier County’s Rural Land Stewardship Area plan, a long-term growth strategy for the region. Alico aims to begin construction on its first village by 2028 or 2029, pending approvals.