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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...
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...
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...
Traffic on East Corkscrew Rd.
Ever wonder why the traffic seems to be getting worse on Corkscrew Rd east of Ben Hill Griffin? The below chart identifies the current homes built and occupied, and the potential homes to be built in the next 5 years. The Phase I expansion/widening of Corkscrew Rd...
More students equals more schools needed in South Lee County
Ever wonder why we need to build new schools in south Lee County? The linked infographic identifies K-12 students in the Estero Area and South Lee County. This information will be used in the Village of Estero Community database so new residents can determine...
ECCL Appoints Sally Ricciardelli ECCL Board Member
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Sally Ricciardelli to the ECCL Board of Directors. Sally is an experienced Branch Manager with the Bonita Springs Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU). Born in Maine, Sally...
ECCL Appoints Anthony Gigliotti Community Development Council Chairperson
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Gigliotti as Chairperson of its Community Development Council. The Community development Council, comprised of devoted volunteers, is primarily focused on being well...
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...
ECCL Appoints Joseph N. Miceli, Ph.D Environmental Council Chairperson
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph N. Miceli, Ph.D. as Chairperson of its Environmental Council. The purpose of the Environmental Council is to monitor current environmental issues that potentially...
To Mask Or Not To Mask? That is the Question
The numbers continue to rise The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state and the Lee County numberscontinue to confirm the significant and worrisome rise in COVID–19 cases. However, face masks have become a go-to topic of conversation and debate for many. While...
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