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.
Mark Novitski
Mark Novitski joined the Estero Council of Community Affairs (ECCL) in 2014 and recently retired from our executive management team. We are pleased to announce he is starting a new phase in his life, providing more time for himself and his wife, Ramona.
During his years of service to the residents of greater Estero, Mark was continually active in civic affairs. He developed relationships with the Village of Estero, the Lee County Board of Commissioners (BoCC), and other local and County organizations. He has a deep concern for issues that affect our quality of life.
Mark was significantly active in ECCL’s Advocacy Councils, where he identified needs, including providing input on Corkscrew Road widening, Phase I, II, and III. He also recommended that the BoCC move up the design and construction of Alico Rd extension to SR 82 to relieve truck traffic on Corkscrew Rd.
Spearheading the development of a Veterans Recognition Park, Mark worked with Estero High School graphic arts students to develop design concepts. He also encouraged the BoCC, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and the Village of Estero to support the need for access to Larry Kiker Preserve from Corkscrew Rd. and parking.
Partnering with the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce and the Estero Historical Society, Mark secured a $1,000 scholarship for an Estero high school senior for the best essay on Estero governance. He was also active in the ECCL-sponsored Junior Achievement Program in local elementary schools and Estero High School.
Mark also served in other Estero nonprofit organizations, including the Estero Fire/Rescue Pension Board, Habitat (Bella Terra) Community Development District (CDD), Corkscrew Road Service Advisory (CRSA, and as a board member of the Estero Historical Society.
In his final years with the ECCL, Mark served as our Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the activities of our Advocacy Councils and encouraging, developing, and mentoring Advocacy Council Chairpersons.
