Engage Estero News Articles

A Heartfelt Thank You to Lanell and Jim Shields

Every community has those rare individuals whose presence quietly lifts everyone around them. For Estero, Lanell, and Jim Shields have been exactly that, steady hands, generous hearts, and joyful partners in shaping the place we are proud to call home. As they prepare...
What are Your Priorities for Estero?

What are Your Priorities for Estero?

Please let us know your opinion of Engage Estero. At Engage Estero, our mission is simple: to protect and enhance our community’s quality of life. To do that effectively, we need to hear directly from you. As our last survey was completed in 2022, we must have an...

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2025 Engage Estero Annual Report

2025 Engage Estero Annual Report

Engage Estero is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant progress and growing responsibility in service to the Greater Estero community. As Estero continues to experience rapid growth and...

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Engaging Estero: Veterans Day 2025

Engaging Estero: Veterans Day 2025

We are Engaging EsteroHonoring Our Heroes in EsteroWhat a beautiful morning at Estero Park celebrating Veterans Day this past Saturday, November 8th. Grateful to live in a community that comes together to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans....

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We are Engaging Estero

We are Engaging Estero

We are Engaging EsteroOn Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, Engage Estero’s Vice President of Development, Barry Freedman, gave an engaging 1-hour presentation to 40 active and involved Tidewater residents, covering key topics that impact our community. One of the main issues...

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Celebrating Lou Frattarelli’s Retirement

Celebrating Lou Frattarelli’s Retirement

Celebrating Lou Frattarelli’s RetirementEngage Estero is honored to recognize Lou Frattarelli, a remarkable leader, dedicated community advocate, and longtime friend of Estero. Lou has served for many years on the Engage Estero Board of Directors and as a valued...

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Engage Estero’s Healthcare Committee Update

Engage Estero’s Healthcare Committee Update

Engage Estero's Healthcare Committee UpdateIntroduction I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Brian Hurwitz was appointed Chair of the Engage Estero Health Committee earlier this year. Brian previously served as Chair of its Cardiovascular Health Subcommittee, where he...

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Lead a Legacy of Care in Greater Estero

Lead a Legacy of Care in Greater Estero

Engage Estero is seeking an experienced leader and compassionate visionary to chair a high-impact community initiative that will uplift the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of Greater Estero residents. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an...

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A Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers

A Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers

A Thank you to our VolunteersEngage Estero's Adopt-a-Highway program, expertly coordinated by volunteer leader Julie Yellig, has achieved a significant milestone, celebrating its fifth successful season. This community-driven initiative showcases the tremendous impact...

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