Engage Estero Safety Council is made of volunteers serving as a voice for the citizens of greater Estero on safety and transportation priorities and issues. We advocate for related solutions to Village, County, and State Government organizations.
Road Safety in Greater Estero By Contributing Author, Mark Novitski, and Engage Estero Consultant. Everyone has their definition of what determines road safety or, conversely, what makes our roads unsafe. In writing extensively about Corkscrew Road, I have...
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comprtroller Kevin Karnes is now offering an alert notification system for Lee County property owners to reduce fraud. When you sign-up, if a deed, mortgage, or other non-Court official record is recorded in your name, you will be...
Engage Estero Environment Council is a volunteer group focusing on improving water and air quality and mitigating and eliminating the effects of climate warming in greater Estero.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
Engage Estero Community Health Council comprises health* and safety-minded volunteers who think about community health comprehensively with a common desire to improve the overall health of the citizens of greater Estero.
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The facts Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 300,000 lives annually. Approximately 95 percent of SCA victims die before they reach a hospital or receive medical attention. How Can We Help Reduce This...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
By Mike Wasson, Director, Engage Estero The Village of Estero Council issued a Proclamation its Meeting on Wednesday, March 6th honoring 39 Estero High School Students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Awards. In his remarks, Jon McLain, Village of...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
Engage Estero believes the best way to get a community involved is to make sure they are aware of the issues impacting their future, and know how to impact those decisions before they are made. We conduct and publish original research and articles aimed at getting residents Engaged.
Most of you will be aware of the continued developments along East Corkscrew Road. The new developments outside the Estero Village boundary, include WildBlue, The Place, Verdana, Corkscrew Shores, FFD Farms, and Corkscrew Estates. ECCL’s activities are not confined to only the Estero Village itself.
The ECCL’s Safety and Transportation team advocated for bringing forward the start of road widening on this bustling road. The first phase of work has already begun (this section is largely within the Village boundary). This initial phase will take up to 2024 to reach Bella Terra.
The expansion to Alico Road (not under the Estero Village control) is planned to be completed by 2025. Unfortunately, the existing two-lane road from Alico Road further east along East Corkscrew is only now being considered and may take years to implement. The ECCL believes that this section also requires widening at the earliest opportunity.
The ECCL was instrumental in improving traffic flow and access to several communities (WildBlue in East Estero and Bella Terra in particular) by advocating for matching up the entrances and proposing traffic lights that are now in place. Suggestions relating to water flow have also been addressed.
We will work with the Estero Village Council, developers, environmentalists, and the Lee County Commissioners to ensure that existing residents and those who plan to live in these very beautifully designed communities have an infrastructure to support them. At the same time, we will respect our water supply from the underground aquafers and endangered wildlife.
Without a balanced approach, the anticipated influx of people to the area will not happen. Who will want to spend hours in traffic trying to get to the West’s shops, banks, schools, and major highways? But, if these developments do not consider the protection of the wetlands, the DR/GR (Density Reduction/Groundwater Resource), and critical wildlife habitats, then a backlash from the many conservation-orientated organizations and the public is inevitable.
We must get agreement from all focused on making communities along East Corkscrew Road another desirable part of the greater Estero area. The ECCL has a track record of helping to improve our quality of life in our local communities, and with your help and support, we believe we can achieve an amicable solution for all.
