Safety Council

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.

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Traffic on Corkscrew Road – Traveling East Corkscrew Road. Is it Safer?

Traffic on Corkscrew Road – Traveling East Corkscrew Road. Is it Safer?

East Corkscrew Road had improvements in 2014/2015 to help with traffic, but it was not enough. Lee County Department of Transportation (LDOT) collaborated with the developer as the Wild Blue Estero, FL development was planned and approved. LDOT required the Wild Blue east entrance to line up with Bella Terra Blvd.

In 2018, with road impact fees, LDOT installed a traffic signal at Bella Terra Blvd and Corkscrew Road. In April 2021, East Corkscrew Road widening, Phase I (Ben Hill Griffin to the east border of Bella Terra) started. As the Rivercreek development was planned and approved, working with LDOT, their entrance was aligned with the west entrance of Wild Blue. In 2023, the Rivercreek developer, GL Homes, worked with LDOT to fund a traffic signal. There is still hope the Wild Blue community will pay their fair share, as the warrants are not there for LDOT to fund a traffic signal.

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The State of Development: GECR Quarter 3, 2023

The State of Development: GECR Quarter 3, 2023

September 2023 Greater Estero Community Report Our 3rd GECR provides an essential update on the various building developments that will likely be scheduled in greater Estero over the next few years, together with an update on what changes we can expect regarding our...

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Environment Council

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.

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Health Council

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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Your Healthcare Actions for 2024

Your Healthcare Actions for 2024

Health: Your Healthcare Actions for 2024                  In the early part of the New Year, taking stock of your health and the actions you should consider to help minimize your reliance on physicians and other healthcare...

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What helps to enhance Longevity?

What helps to enhance Longevity?

What helps to enhance Longevity?During the recent Engage Estero Community Meeting on January 25th at the Estero Recreational Center, Jodi Walborn, Blue Zones, and Policy Lead discussed the thought-provoking but realistic insight into what we can do to increase our...

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Education Council

Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.

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Updates on Issues of Impact

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.

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On the Future of Greater Estero

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What Are We?

Engage Estero is an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit community engagement association.

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What is Our Purpose?

We exist to inform citizens of significant community issues and encourage citizen engagement to impact the quality of life in greater Estero favorably.

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Opportunities to Contribute

Improve the Quality of Life in Greater Estero

The lifeblood of the Engage Estero is our volunteers. To be successful, we need a partnership with you to march towards common goals together. By contributing your time and talent, you will escape the routine, give back to our community, and leave a proud legacy.

Please contact us if you are unsure where your skills might be best suited. Jim Gilmartin, our President, or another senior team member will contact you.

We’ll inquire about your background and the things that have motivated you in the past. Your information will help us consider how and where your skills would be of greatest value to us.

FGCU Service Learning

We are listed in the FGCU Service Learning directory. We offer remote service opportunities focused primarily on research and writing. Contact info@esterotoday.com for more information.

How Volunteering Makes Retirement Meaningful

Around 10,000 people retire each day, and this rate will continue for the next 10-15 years. Many retirees will spend roughly 1/3rd of their lives in retirement! Many of these individuals do not know what to expect or do.

Dr. Riley Moynes1 has interviewed hundreds of retirees and has discovered a framework that can help make more sense of this challenging chapter of people’s lives. He has identified that most retired people experience several phases of physical and mental behavior.

Our Councils

Education Council

The purpose of the Education Council (EC) is to serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero to improve the quality of educational programs and facilities. The EC seeks opportunities, offers solutions, challenges threats, and communicates reliable and accurate information to Engage Estero leadership and residents to make informed decisions and encourage community engagement on education issues.

Enviroment Council

The purpose of the Environment Council (EC) is to serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero to improve environmental quality. Fighting for what’s right and striving to right what’s wrong, it seeks opportunities, offers solutions, challenges threats, and monitors local, county, and state government environment performance. It communicates reliable and accurate information to Engage Estero leadership and residents to make informed decisions and encourage community engagement.

Collaborating with local, state, and national organizations and other conservation organizations, Engage Estero will be active in many issues that affect greater Estero’s environment, including but not limited to:

  • Improved water quality
  • Improved air quality
  • Mitigating the effects of climate warming

Health Council

The purpose of the Health Council (HC) is to serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero to improve community health. The HC seeks opportunities, offers solutions, and challenges threats. It communicates reliable and accurate information to Engage Estero leadership and residents to make informed decisions and encourage community engagement. The HC supports and promotes the establishment of local, high-quality health facilities and programs to meet the healthcare needs of the residents of greater Estero.

Safety Council

The purpose of the Safety Council (SC) is to serve as the voice of the residents of greater Estero on safety issues by monitoring community safety hazards and advocating for safe neighborhoods and public spaces. The SC enhances public safety by identifying the causes and consequences of current and potential physical danger and traffic condition issues. The SC’s responsibility is to advocate for solutions to population growth-related physical danger and traffic-related problems by developing approaches to solicit support from Village, County, and State organizations.

Our Committees

Communications Committee

Our purpose is to support the Chief Communication Officer to inform, educate, and enable residents to act upon that information. Engage Estero communicates through monthly member meetings, unique research, and reporting, utilizing a robust mailing list and social media, including:

  • The Greater Estero Community Report
  • Meetings with representatives from local government, speakers, and Committee and Council reports
  • Committee Reports
  • Membership meeting summaries
  • Event notifications
  • Calls to action, and
  • Participating in community events and meetings

Membership Committee

The Committee Member supports the Chief Membership Officer (CMO) in overseeing member-related functions. The Member is responsible for assisting the CMO in recruiting company/organization members, problem-solving, and retaining members. Assists the CMO to develop relationships with the leadership of Estero area resident communities and for-profit and not-for-profit companies/organizations to promote Engage Estero’s value proposition and generate potential member leads.

Yes! I want to be part of the future of the Greater Estero Area.

We are seeking volunteers who part-time or full-time residents.

Thank you for joining the effort!

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