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Driving Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility!

Jun 4, 2024 | Safety

Driving Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility! One of the major causes of vehicular accidents is distracted driving. We have entered the “100 Deadliest Days” – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal teen crashes increase dramatically. Parents are...

Loneliness and social isolation are problematic!

May 13, 2024 | Health

Loneliness and social isolation are problematic! By Mike Wasson, Engage Estero Board Member and Communications Team Member. “Loneliness causes people to feel empty, alone, and unwanted,” says Kendra Cherry, a Master of Science in Education, Author, Psychosocial...

Hurricane Safety in 2024

May 13, 2024 | Safety

Hurricane Safety in 2024 Local Safety Improvements since Ian. Several hurricane shelters in Southwest Florida have received significant upgrades to increase their ability to handle Category 5 storms, the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic hurricanes. The...

Road Safety in Greater Estero

Apr 3, 2024 | Safety, Transportation

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...

The Value of Wildlife Corridors and Crossings in Greater Estero

Mar 12, 2024 | Environment

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...