Engage Estero News Articles

Estero Sense of Place Winners Announced

Engage Estero wants to thank everyone who took part in the process of helping define Estero's Sense of Place. Following a presentation in February of 2024 by Tony Carangleo, watch online here, Engage Estero offered prizes to residents who submitted written...
Summary of September 2020 Meeting

Summary of September 2020 Meeting

https://youtu.be/PNrj0LTQoTE The monthly Membership Meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Friday, 9/11 at 10 am. Pres. Jim Gilmartin welcomed the participants and Mark Novitski led a moment of silence in memory of 9/11. Speakers Chief Scott Vanderbrook of Estero...

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ECCL Appoints Allan Bowditch ECCL Chief Communications Officer

ECCL Appoints Allan Bowditch ECCL Chief Communications Officer

The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Bowditch, Former CEO Martin Hamblin Healthcare, as its Chief Communications Officer. In his role at Martin Hamblin Research’s Global Healthcare Division, he was...

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ECCL Appoints Melva Borley ECCL Board Member

ECCL Appoints Melva Borley ECCL Board Member

The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is delighted to announce the appointment of Melva Borley to the ECCL Board of Directors. Melva was born and raised in Washington, DC, and at 15, was awarded an academic scholarship to the prestigious Emma Willard Prep...

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ECCL Appoints Rachel Pierce  ECCL Board Member

ECCL Appoints Rachel Pierce ECCL Board Member

The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Pierce to the ECCL Board of Directors. Rachel Pierce is proud to call Estero home with her husband and four young children. She specifically picked Estero for its...

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June ECCL Meeting Held Virtually

June ECCL Meeting Held Virtually

The June 12, 2020 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. Featured speakers included Chris Patricca from the Lee County School Board and Steve Sarkozy, Village of Estero Manager. You can watch the video below.

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The ECCL Health Council Needs Your Help!

The ECCL Health Council Needs Your Help!

The purpose of the ECCL’s Health Council is to advocate for the resources to improve the health and wellbeing of persons living and working in Estero and surrounding communities by supporting the creation of physical, social, and economic environments resulting in...

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ECCL Planning for the Future Survey: A Summary Report

ECCL Planning for the Future Survey: A Summary Report

An online survey was conducted in the latter part of 2019 generating almost 600 responses (from who provided their email addresses to keep in touch with the activities of the ECCL) from over 40 neighborhoods in the area. 58% of respondents were males and 42% female,...

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January 7 Member Reps and Alts Breakfast Meeting

January 7 Member Reps and Alts Breakfast Meeting

Approximately forty (40) Member representatives and alternates attended a breakfast meeting on January 7, hosted by the ECCL Executive Management Team (EMT).  In addition to our guests, the ECCL Council Chairs were in attendance. Following introductory remarks by...

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