August 27, 2019: Don Eslick, Chairman of the ECCL has been the driving force behind the organization’s effectiveness for more than 19 years. In April 2019, Don announced his retirement scheduled for the fall of this year. Over two decades Don’s many accomplishments...
Get back in the game of life with increased mobility and reduced pain. From a simple hand condition to a total knee or hip replacement, the orthopedic specialists at Lee Health Coconut Point treat ailments with a focused plan and advanced rehabilitation that ignite a...
On August 14, 2019, Bob King, President of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) peacefully passed on August 14, 2019, at the Hope Hospice, Lee Health Park. The ECCL lost one of its most important, highly respected, and significant advocates for improving the...
Convenience just one part of Lee Health Coconut Point Our active lives take us many places at all hours of the day – from morning walks, to lunch with friends, to shopping, work, kids, grandkids, and so much more. Most of us don’t have time to be sick much less put...
We need new voices on Aug. 21 The final hearing on the Comprehensive Plan and a new Troyer Brothers mine.Aug. 22:Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve all the changes in favor of the Troyer Brothers mine, with Commission Mann being the only opposing vote. ...
The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) is a network of communities working together to serve as the “Voice of the People” to advocate for positive change and protect our quality of life. The Communications Committee, led by the Chief Communications Officer, is...
Estero Life Magazine featured the Estero volunteer efforts of the Education Council in their magazine on August 2, 2019. "Have you taught your middle schooler how to balance a checkbook yet? Or explained to your 7 year old what taxes are? Thanks to the Estero...
10 Ways You Can Get into the Spirit of Summer at Lee Health Coconut Point Wellness and nutrition classes, routine exams and health checkups, a pharmacy, healthy cafe and beautiful gardens - all available now at Lee Health Coconut Point. View All Ten!
What’s at Stake:Changes to the Comprehensive Plan that make it easier for developers to build in wetlands.Approvals of new mines in Lee County.What You Can Do:Contact the County CommissionersWhen:NOW Call District 1: John...
State of the Art Physical Therapy Opportunities Lee Health Coconut Point Physical Therapy from Lee Health on Vimeo. Lee Health combines personal care with high-tech solutions, including virtual reality and zero-g therapies for patients with sports injuries, joint...
For the last few months, Lee Health Coconut Point has welcomed thousands of patients. “These are visits and appointments that used to happen elsewhere and members of the community would have to travel 30 minutes or even longer than that to access these services,” said...
Basic Guidance for the Legal Use of Signs in Estero from the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) August 2014 This document is designed to provide citizen education and awareness. It summarizes often-complex provisions and thus is not intended as, and cannot be...
(Printable PDF) Latest News on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Inspired by Estero residents and other stakeholders, a steering committee convened last October to begin the preparation of the very first Village of Estero Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The...
Lee County has created an entire website for residents to answer questions and track progress of the Corkscrew Road widening project. Currently in the design phase, the project will widen four miles of Corkscrew Road from 2 to 4 lanes from Ben Hill Griffen Parkway to...
Coconut Point Technology from Lee Health on Vimeo.
Hosted by the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) 7th annual "Breaking Par at Grandezza" Gala & Golf Tournament Since 2013 this Event raised more than $382,000 in Net Proceeds for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JASWFL) ESTERO. FLORIDA (April 9,...
We all know how important funding is to support our state and local programs, so we are supporting the Census Bureau 2020 informational initiative to explain the importance of every head in SWFL being counted. Federal support is crucial to assist our population and...
DR/GR stands for density reduction - groundwater resource. It is a large area of land (over 80,000 acres) just east of Estero that was established jointly in 1990 by the State of Florida and Lee County with the specific purpose of protecting the principal water supply...
DR/GR stands for density reduction – groundwater resource. It is a large area of land (over 80,000 acres) just east of Estero that was established jointly in 1990 by the State of Florida and Lee County with the specific purpose of protecting the principal water supply...
The School District of Lee County proudly congratulates Clayton Simmons, Principal at Estero High School, for being selected Lee County Principal of the year, and nominated for Florida Principal of the Year Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins says, “Clayton led Estero to a...
Check out this video where Councilman Nick Batos...
Over the past couple years, the ECCL's Education Outreach Council has partnered with Junior Achievement to recruit and coordinate volunteers, raise funds, and gather sponsors for the programs they offer in our schools. This year, JA won national recognition for the...
Commercial permits in 2018 totaled $62.9 million. After excluding the $100 million Hertz investment in 2014 and the $82 million Lee Health investment in 2017, this past year was the second-best in over a decade. Estero benefited in 2018 from a wide variety of...
The value of all residential permits issued in 2018 totaled $138 million -- the highest in over a decade. The total included $42 million for over 1,100 permits for roofing, presumably related to Hurricane Irma. The 12-year high was achieved even without including the...
MLS records indicate that six hundred thirty-eight (638) single family homes were sold in Estero in 2018. Even though first half 2018 sales declined slightly from 2017, second half sales surged ahead 23%, marking a 7% annual increase in 2018 and making it the best...
Estero residents weigh in on Estero Bay waterway access The Weeks Fish Camp, which was located just off Coconut Road on the west side of U.S. 41 has been a family owned and operated fishing village for some 70 years. In April 2018 it was sold to a developer for $12.75...
Since its inception, the Village of Estero’s leadership has embraced the spirit of collaboration with its community and regional partners, together promoting smart growth and fostering an ideal environment in which to live, work and play. From the standpoint of...
The wait is over for convenient, accessible women’s care! Women will have more options for breast care as well as a variety of other treatments since Lee Health Coconut Point opened in December. The services include: Better Breast Care: The latest in technology,...
The Estero Community Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting their second annual Health and Wellness Fair. All are welcome to come out and attend the Health and Wellness Fair. Businesses and companies from all...
JOIN THE CHALLENGE! The journey of a million miles begins with a single step… Whether you’re walking, running, biking or swimming, register your company team or as an individual for this community wide challenge for FREE! Take a step toward healthier living by joining...
Consumer health care technology is an umbrella term for patient-facing innovations in health care. This means that, unlike advances in treatment, which are intended to help you get better, consumer technology is solely focused on enhancing your health care experience....
What is your definition of happiness? Does your life have purpose? Do you feel healthy and energized enough to meet your goals every day? Lee Health’s experts want to help you learn to take an active part in your health with a comprehensive wellness assessment and...
What's at Stake:New mines within the DR/GR water and habitat protection area;Reduced accountability for future mine proposals in Lee County and especially in the DR/GR of Southeast Lee CountyWhat You Can Do:Attend the Local Planning Agency Meeting and oppose the...
Technology keeps us connected, and it can also streamline and enhance your health care journey at Lee Health Coconut Point. New digital tools – which all integrate with your personal device – allow you to organize and track your health records, schedule appointments,...
On Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 the Design Review Board (DRB) will conduct a Public Information Meeting about the revised painting proposal for the “Germain Arena” in response to a naming agreement between the Hertz Corporation and KTB Florida Sports Arena LLC, the...
A new era of health care is dawning in Estero and the surrounding area – an era of convenience, technology, and personal journeys toward wellness. One of the things that will help you on your journey is finding the perfect primary care physician. The right physician...
The Estero Education Initiative, supported by the ECCL, The Village of Estero and other local agencies, has been a driving force behind Junior Achievement's 2-5-8 Graduate program, which places local volunteers in Estero schools with the goal of improving student...
Lee Health Coconut Point – a progressive facility that strives to meet a thriving community’s current and future health and wellness needs – is on the lookout for passionate people to be a part of our winning team. Our 163,000-square-foot facility provides patients...
ECCL is supporting the efforts of four environmental organizations in their effort to reduce damage being done to the Big Cypress Preserve just a few miles from Estero by the Burnett Oil, Inc in its activities exploring there for oil. You can, too. We ask that you...
The Village of Estero and Lee County Schools create gold star collaboration Embracing the philosophy that education is the passport to the future, the Village of Estero, the ECCL Education Outreach Council, and the Lee County School District have joined together to...
Lee Health has created an “app” for all kinds of smartphones to make it easy for everyone to: Access all kinds of healthcare services including doctors of all specialties Learn how to live a healthier lifestyle no matter what your age Organize and track your health...
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, Inc. ECCL Education Outreach Council presents Estero-area Program “2 – 5 – 8 – Graduate” Welcome Invitation - Please Attend Inside the Classroom 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Thursday, November 15 Chamber Room (1st Floor) Village of Estero...
A long-term vision to preserve green space, protect the river, and provide recreational opportunities for generations to come moved one step closer to reality on September 20, 2018 as the Village Council voted unanimously to move forward with a $24.5 million purchase...
VILLAGE OF ESTERO ADOPTS FIRST TIME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) Where does the road to the future begin? For Estero, a roadmap toward success is taking shape in the form of the Village’s first ever Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Building upon the Village of...
ECCL members were granted a tour of the new "everything but a hospital" healthcare facility under construction in Estero. Lee Health's Alex Greenwood guided the group through the state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency facilities, as well as the first floor. It was exciting...
Based on MLS records, one hundred-fifteen (115) single family homes were sold in May and June 2018. Although this is twenty-six (26) fewer than the comparable months of 2017, sales for the entire second quarter ended June 30 edged up three percent (3%) from last...
In May and June of 2018, the value of Estero’s commercial permits totaled $18,494,797. This more than doubled the total commercial investment in the first four months of the year. Major investments included: $9.6 million at Pelican Sound to remodel the clubhouse and...
There were fifty (50) residential permits, totaling $20,030,300, issued during May and June 2018. Over 40% of the total permits were issued to Tidewater, the new 55+ gated community at the intersection of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway, while another 40% were for...
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