East Corkscrew Construction and Development Updates: Courtesy of the East Corkscrew Alliance- IntroductionOn January 23, 2023, the East Corkscrew Alliance hosted a meeting to update local stakeholders primarily on the status of Corkscrew Road construction, but also on...
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In Memory: Larry Newell
Lawrence H. Newell, 88, passed away on May 22, 2022, after a long illness at home under the care of Hope Hospice and...
ECCL Chief Business Administrator
The ECCL would like to introduce Terry Flanagan as Chief Business Administrator for the ECCL. This role provides...
May 2022 Meeting of the ECCL
May 13 at 10:00 Estero Park & Recreation Center9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928(239) 533-1470...
MacLaughlin appointed Chair of the ECCL Health Advocacy Council
The ECCL has announced the appointment of Mary Jo MacLaughlin, as Chairperson of its Health Council, that advocates for health and healthcare initiatives on behalf of the residents of Estero and surrounding communities. MacLaughlin is a highly experienced management...
ECCl-sponsored flotilla sets stage for annual Estero Bay environmental initiatives
Estero, Fl., Feb. 26, 2020 A group of boaters departed the FGCU Marine Field Station on Sunday morning, February 23, carrying forty-three (43) volunteers, on a special mission. Their goal: an environmental cleanup of the pristine waters of Estero Bay. Their catch:...
ECCL Planning for the Future Survey: A Summary Report
An online survey was conducted in the latter part of 2019 generating almost 600 responses (from who provided their email addresses to keep in touch with the activities of the ECCL) from over 40 neighborhoods in the area. 58% of respondents were males and 42% female,...
January 7 Member Reps and Alts Breakfast Meeting
Approximately forty (40) Member representatives and alternates attended a breakfast meeting on January 7, hosted by the ECCL Executive Management Team (EMT). In addition to our guests, the ECCL Council Chairs were in attendance. Following introductory remarks by...
Jim Gilmartin, New ECCL President
The ECCL Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Gilmartin as the ECCL president. Jim and his wife Bettie have lived in Lighthouse Bay at the Brooks since 2004. In August 2019 with the untimely and unfortunate passing of recently appointed...
Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) Reorganizes
August 27, 2019: Don Eslick, Chairman of the ECCL has been the driving force behind the organization’s effectiveness for more than 19 years. In April 2019, Don announced his retirement scheduled for the fall of this year. Over two decades Don’s many accomplishments...
A Tribute to Bob King
On August 14, 2019, Bob King, President of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) peacefully passed on August 14, 2019, at the Hope Hospice, Lee Health Park. The ECCL lost one of its most important, highly respected, and significant advocates for improving the...
Join the ECCL Communications Committee
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is a network of communities working together to serve as the “Voice of the People” to advocate for positive change and protect our quality of life. The Communications Committee, led by the Chief Communications Officer, is...
ECCL Participates in 2018 Heart Walk
The ECCL was proud to participate in the 2018 Estero Heart Walk held at Estero Community Park on Saturday, February 17. They spread the word about ways residents can stay up-to-date on local events.