Engage Estero News Articles

Wink News Interviews Engage Estero President on I-75 Expansion

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, WINK News included an interview with Engage Estero President Allan Bowditch on their coverage of plans to widen I-75 and the noise concerns residents have. Watch the video and read the story here:...
The ECCL is now a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization!

The ECCL is now a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization!

The ECCL is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, volunteer civic advocacy organization. Our mission is to advocate for meaningful change that maintains and improves the high quality of life in the greater Estero area through consensus-based advocacy, fact-based research,...

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February 2022 Live Monthly Meeting

February 2022 Live Monthly Meeting

[dss_post_featured_image _builder_version="4.14.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/dss_post_featured_image]February 11 at 10:00 Estero Park & Recreation Center9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928 (239) 533-1470 MAPOur SpeakersJon McLain,...

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January 2022 ZOOM Monthly Meeting

January 2022 ZOOM Monthly Meeting

[dss_post_featured_image _builder_version="4.14.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/dss_post_featured_image]Our Speaker Jennifer DorningSenior Public Information Specialist Jennifer is an associate at Atkins, a British multinational engineering,...

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December 2021 ZOOM Monthly Meeting

December 2021 ZOOM Monthly Meeting

 Highlights of the 209th ECCL Membership Meeting December 10, 2021 After the welcoming remarks, President Jim Gilmartin introduced the speakers. Estero Mayor Katie Errington and Florida state Representative Adam Botana. Mayor Katy Errington. Mayor Errington provided a...

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Featured Volunteer: Mike Wasson

Featured Volunteer: Mike Wasson

Junior Achievement AmbassadorInterim Co-Chair, Education CouncilCommunications CommitteeECCL’s work and success would be limited if not for a committed and resolute team of volunteers. All our volunteers contribute to making the Greater Estero Area a beautiful place...

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October 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

October 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

October ECCL Monthly Meeting The October 8, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speakers speakers were: Jon McLain, Vice-Mayor of the Village of Estero Barry Freedman, Greater Estero Virtual Information Center Antonio Carangelo, ECCL...

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September 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

September 2021 Meeting Summary and Video

September ECCL Monthly Meeting The September 24, 2021 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. The featured speakers speakers were Lee County School Board Member Chris Patricca, Junior Achievement SWFL President Angela Fisher, and Estero Life Magazine Editor...

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