Learn about why Proton Therapy can provide an important alternative to traditional radiation treatment. This form of treatment which was only available in other parts of the USA now means that residents will have this form of treatment on their doorstep.
Engage Estero Safety Council is made of volunteers serving as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Road Safety in Greater Estero By Contributing Author, Mark Novitski, and Engage Estero Consultant. Everyone has their definition of what determines road safety or, conversely, what makes our roads unsafe. In writing extensively about Corkscrew Road, I have...
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comprtroller Kevin Karnes is now offering an alert notification system for Lee County property owners to reduce fraud. When you sign-up, if a deed, mortgage, or other non-Court official record is recorded in your name, you will be...
Engage Estero Environment Council is a volunteer group focusing on improving water and air quality and mitigating and eliminating the effects of climate warming in greater Estero.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
Engage Estero Community Health Council comprises health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
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The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
By Mike Wasson, Director, Engage Estero The Village of Estero Council issued a Proclamation its Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th honoring 39 Estero High School Students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. In his remarks, Jon McLain, Village of...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
Engage Estero believes the best way to get a community involved is to make sure they are aware of the issues impacting their future, and know how to impact those decisions before they are made. We conduct and publish original research and articles aimed at getting residents Engaged.
There are efforts to build a public biking and pedestrian trail in the Greater Estero area, linking with other Florida trails. The ECCL has been tracking these efforts and alerting residents of opportunities to get involved.
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in partnership with the City of Bonita Springs and the Village of Estero, commissioned a consultant team to conduct a study to analyze the long-term feasibility of a public multi-use trail within the Seminole Gulf Railway (SGLR). The corridor would be south of Alico Road or surrounding areas.
Funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Sun Trail Program, the study also had local matches from the City of Bonita Springs and the Village of Estero. On June 2nd, the Lee MPO Rail Trail Feasibility Study details were presented at the Estero Recreational Center.
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) has provided the June meeting details to residents and is highly interested in this development, and has submitted over 300 names of Estero residents to the MPO supporting the initiative. The ECCL has also collaborated with “Friends of Bonita Estero Rail Trail” (BERT) and Terri Lewis, Planet Connected LLC. The joint efforts are to reinforce to the Lee County Commissioners the desire to enhance biking connectivity and walking paths throughout Southwest Florida. However, some residents in the Vines Community do not favor using the Seminole railway trail through their property.
The feasibility study conducted by the MPO is concluding. It will determine the best use of 14 miles of an inactive Seminole Gulf Coast railway section. The current study area runs from Alico Road to Bonita Beach Road and would transform the inactive railway into a park-like setting with a 12-foot-wide paved trail. At Alico Road, it’s just a short jog to link with the John Yarbrough Linear Trail. South of Bonita Beach Road, our trail will connect to the trail network in Collier County. Lee County residents can gain a safe place to walk/run/bike.
The Bonita Estero Rail Trail will connect communities, businesses, and more trails to the north and the south. A network of connected trails is good for our health, is great for small businesses, and creates value for our area. Research shows that 1 point of Walk Score is worth $3,250 in home value1. Additionally, cars are the second largest household expense.
Become a Friend of Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT). Join Friends of BERT.
