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The DR/GR – What is it and why you should care about it

Mar 26, 2019 | Community Planning, Development / Community Planning, DR/GR Protection, Environment

DR/GR stands for density reduction – groundwater resource. It is a large area of land (over 80,000 acres) just east of Estero that was established jointly in 1990 by the State of Florida and Lee County with the specific purpose of protecting the principal water...

The DR/GR – What is it and why you should care about it

Mar 26, 2019 | CTA Environment, Water

DR/GR stands for density reduction – groundwater resource. It is a large area of land (over 80,000 acres) just east of Estero that was established jointly in 1990 by the State of Florida and Lee County with the specific purpose of protecting the principal water supply...

Clayton Simmons, Principal at Estero High School, named Lee County Principal of the year.

Mar 22, 2019 | Education

The School District of Lee County proudly congratulates Clayton Simmons, Principal at Estero High School, for being selected Lee County Principal of the year, and nominated for Florida Principal of the Year Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins says, “Clayton led Estero to a...

Junior Achievement: Nick Batos

Mar 11, 2019 | Education

Check out this video where Councilman Nick Batos discusses the importance of Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, Inc. This program teaches children essential skills like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and job preparedness. The ECCL’s Education...

Five Stars: Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Earns Top Honor from National Organization

Feb 28, 2019 | Education

Over the past couple years, the ECCL’s Education Outreach Council has partnered with Junior Achievement to recruit and coordinate volunteers, raise funds, and gather sponsors for the programs they offer in our schools. This year, JA won national recognition for...