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.
Unfortunately, with the significant rise in COVID 19 cases in Florida, we continue to conduct the ECCL membership meetings virtually following public health recommendations. While we miss personal interactions and conversations during live sessions, we’re pleased to communicate with you using the Zoom meeting program to bring you speakers, topics of interest and update you on our activities
Our Speakers:
Chris Patricca
Chris Patricca is Lee County School Board, Vice Chairman (District three). Her professional experience includes Florida Gulf Coast University, Adjunct Professor in the Justice Studies Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, Paraprofessional, Pinewoods Elementary School,
Full-time and Adjunct Professor, State University of New York, and Staff Attorney, The Ayco Company, L.P., a division of Goldman Sachs.
Chris has a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and a B.A. in Government, Clark University. She serves in several community organizations, including Swim Florida Board of Directors, Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club, and Businesspeople United for Political Action Committee/BUPAC. Chris resides in Estero with her husband Tom and four children. Chris will update you on the pre-k – 8 school on Three Oaks Parkway, the District’s proximity plan.
Angela Fisher
Angela Fisher brings a wealth of business leadership experience as President & CEO of Junior Achievement of SWFL (J.A.) for more than three years and has successfully increased student reach by over 36%. She graduated from the University of Louisville. Her combination of education, experience, and knowledge of Southwest Florida complements the objectives of J.A. of Southwest Florida.
In addition to her wide range of professional work expertise, Angela has a passion for providing opportunities for youth and building a better community for our region. Angela will provide Junior Achievement program initiatives and updates.
Gary Israel
Gary is the publisher of Estero Life Magazine, an avid supporter of Estero, and committed to honestly reflecting Estero’s happenings. He is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Estero and served as District Governor of Rotary District 6960, serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades, Hendry, and DeSoto counties in 2007-2008. He and his wife Ann Marie live in Stoneybrook.
After spending 22+ years in the cemetery industry and ten years in Retail Advertising Sales with The News-Press, Gary accepted the position of publisher of Estero Lifestyle Magazine and changed its name to Estero Life Magazine. The magazine was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as the 2019 Small Business of the Year. As publisher of Estero’s definitive magazine, he will clarify the magazine’s new delivery model and how it supports the efforts of the ECCL.
We will meet with you on ZOOM, the free video meeting program:
We look forward to your participation.
