Learn about why Proton Therapy can provide an important alternative to traditional radiation treatment. This form of treatment which was only available in other parts of the USA now means that residents will have this form of treatment on their doorstep.
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.
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann. We send our sincere sympathy and condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
Commissioner Frank Mann was a lifelong resident of Lee County. He served on the Lee County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) for fourteen years representing District 5. During that time, he also served as chairperson of the BoCC, the Lee County Port Authority, and the Tourist Development Council.
Throughout his career in public service, Frank has been known for his exemplary leadership in protecting Florida’s natural resources. It was a key focus of his re-election platform, emphasizing the importance of water quality to the voters. Due to Frank’s legislative efforts, thousands of acres of SW Florida lands and water bodies are in public protection or ownership today.
Frank refused financial backing for political campaigns and was indeed his “own man!” He emphasized that aspect in an interview with Jim Shields, a member of the ECCL Board of Directors, and Allan Bowditch, ECCL’s Chief Communications Officer, on February 25th, 2021, when he said, “I have taken pride in getting the nickname “Old four to one Frank!” I earned that because there are a lot of 4 to1 votes at the Commission, and they related to growth management and zoning issues.”
He went on to say of the ECCL, “If you guys (ECCL) had not been there (when I joined the Commission in 2006), we might have seen a large part of Lee County looking like wall-to-wall concrete. I was pleased when you all got behind the effort to incorporate Estero.” The residents of Estero should be grateful for the support of Commissioner Mann in that endeavor.
He also said of the ECCL, “your footprints will never wash away! I am just glad you guys were there when I arrived on the scene. You guys have been a tremendous asset.”
It is incredibly sad to hear of Frank’s passing. We are indeed indebted to him for his forthright views, sincerity, openness to listen to the opinions of others, willingness to help, and consistent support of the ECCL aims and vision for the future.
The prophetic words he stated above certainly apply to his legacy.
Frank, “It’s your footprints that will never wash away.”
Thank you for all you have done.
