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.
A Great Veteran’s Day Celebration at Estero’s Community ParkBy Allan Bowditch, Engage Estero Communications ChairOn...
An Inspired Performance from the Baron and Navarro Piano Duo to a Packed U Tobe Recital Hall at FGCUby Allan Bowditch,...
Update on Sunday Farmers Market by the Friends of Koreshan State ParkThe Friends of Koreshan State Park reported on...
The Estero Arts and Culture Scene: Don't Miss Out on the Coming Season!The new season’s program of upcoming events is already available from both FGCU’s Bower School of Music and the Arts and Gulfshore Opera. You can access the respective programs by clicking here:...
Will the Village Reconsider the Closure of the Golf Driving Range?Follow up post to this article: https://www.esterotoday.com/the-williams-road-golf-driving-range-is-slated-to-close/ Estero is urbanizing! Increasingly, this is affecting traffic patterns and resident...
The Williams Road Golf Driving Rangeis Slated to Close!The Village management and Council have decided that the Driving Range will close. Given the facility's remarkably elevated level of use and the lack of access to practice facilities within a reasonable distance,...
Visit the Gulf Coast Driving Range, Improve Your Golf Game and Support Estero The Gulf Coast Driving Range is experiencing a resurgence. During this seasonal period, 700 to 1000 people take advantage of the Estero Gulf Driving Range on Williams Road weekly. It’s the...
Help Preserve Estero’s Most Important Historic Buildings.Sept. 12, 2022 Status Update: The Estero Historical Society requests that we convey their sincere thanks and appreciation to those who recently provided financial support for the restoration of historical...
Estero Park and Recreation Center Adopt a Park The ECCL established one of the most successful volunteer programs in Estero history. The ECCL Adopt a Highway Program is staffed by Estero residents. Volunteers from over 30...
The ECCL congratulates the emerging local stars in basketball and lacrosse. Keep an eye out for their upcoming games; they appreciate your local support. Kierstan Bell, FGCU's star woman basketball guard, was named ASUN Conference "Player of the Year" for her second...
Exceptional Talent in the Greater Estero Area The ECCL is pleased to provide the 1st quarter’s Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) for 2022. Each of the articles contained in the report focus on aspects of cultural talent in our area. We discuss: World Class...
Close to 300 people attended the "GO Divas" concert held at the Amphitheater, The Estero Recreation Center, on Sunday, Nov 14. The performance was "magical." Those fortunate to be there were treated to a wide array of music that ranged from popular Beetles numbers...