FGCU Entrepreneurial School, Gulfshore Opera and Bower School of Music & The Arts Featured at Engage Estero Community Meeting January 29, 2026

Engage Estero’s January Community & Member Meeting features presenters on how FGCU’s entrepreneurial school benefits greater Estero, and how our cultural experiences are enriched by Gulfshore Opera and FGCU’s Bower School of Music & The Arts.

The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Estero Recreation Center on Thursday, January 29, at 10:00 a.m. The address is 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, located inside Estero Community Park & Recreation Center, Estero, FL 33928.

Dr. Bill McDowell, Dean, FGCU’s Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship and Mark Ain Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship will share how the school benefits our community and economy.

Steffanie Pearce, Founder & General Director, Gulfshore Opera will introduce its goals and the exciting upcoming season of performances.

Victoria (Tori) Kane, Community Engagement Coordinator, FGCU’s Bower School of Music & the Arts will share the school’s goals and the broad range of arts available to our community from their students.

Most residents are excited that they chose this area to live and work in. But we also need to ensure that we keep providing new opportunities and support for everyone trying to improve what is available.

Several plans and proposals are being considered for the future development of Greater Estero. There is a need for the Village, local businesses, and the public to support new business ideas that would have a positive commercial impact and prevent skilled workers from leaving our area!

Discussions are ongoing about establishing a Community Theatre Complex in Estero. However, this is unlikely to happen without support for the many existing musical genres that need backing.

Please come and listen to these dedicated individuals who are thinking of our future.

Seating is limited, so reservations are required for all attendees.

The meeting will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel @EngageEstero, so subscribe to be notified if you cannot make it.