Engage Estero News Articles

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...
December ECCL Monthly Meeting Video & Summary

December ECCL Monthly Meeting Video & Summary

The December 11, 2020 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. Featured speakers were Dr. Ana Puszkin-Chevlin, Regional Director, Growing Climate Solutions – Path to Positive; and Jodi Walborn, Policy and Worksite Co-Lead, Blue Zones Project – SWFL.. You can...

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November ECCL Monthly Meeting Video & Summary

November ECCL Monthly Meeting Video & Summary

The November 13, 2020 meeting of the ECCL was held virtually on Zoom. Featured speaker was Estero Councilmember Jon McLain speaking on transportation issues. You can watch the video below. A summary of the contents is provided below....

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Summary of October 2020 Meeting

Summary of October 2020 Meeting

Key Points from the ECCL's Monthly Meeting Report  October 9th (Reporter Karen Katz) President Jim Gilmartin called the meeting to order and there followed a moment of silence for COVID-19 victims. Kyle Coleman, Estero Deputy Village Manager, spoke about the Estero...

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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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