Safety Council

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.

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Sign-Up for Property Fraud Alerts

Sign-Up for Property Fraud Alerts

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...

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Environment Council

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.

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Landmark Victory for Florida’s Future

Landmark Victory for Florida’s Future

Landmark victory for Florida’s future will impact the proposed Bellmar and Kingston Developments, as they cannot receive their permit through Florida’s flawed program. By the Conservancy of Southwest Florida with permission to Engage Estero. February 16, 2024 Federal...

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Health Council

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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Let’s Make Estero A HeartSafe Community!

Let’s Make Estero A HeartSafe Community!

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...

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Wellness: What is it and Why is it Important?

Wellness: What is it and Why is it Important?

(Written by Lee Health for Engage Estero’s Health Council) Much has been mentioned on news programs and other media about Wellness. However, it is seldom explained or fully understood.  During a meeting of Engage Estero’s Health Council earlier this year when this...

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Education Council

Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.

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Estero High Cambridge Students Recognized

Estero High Cambridge Students Recognized

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...

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Updates on Issues of Impact

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.

The ECCL has embarked on a new season collaborating with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean Hwy 41, between the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road) north of Walmart and south to Coconut Road.

Adopt a Highway Nov 2021During the weekend of November 20th, the team of volunteers, managed by Julie Yellig, collected 380 pounds of bagged litter, together with a tire, plastic chair, a pile of containers, planks, and a variety of larger plastic and metal parts! Since May, our committed volunteers from many of Estero’s communities have collected over 1 ton (2,060 pounds) of litter and associated items.

The volunteers this weekend represented Copperleaf, Stoneybrook, Wildcat Run, Bella Terra, Cascades, Meadows of Estero, and Pelican Sound.

These efforts make a significant difference to our community’s beauty and environmental health and safeguard the wildlife that could become injured by the discarded trash along the highway.

The ECCL continues to support this significant initiative and appreciates the continued support of the numerous volunteers that continue to help keep Estero looking beautiful -Thank you!

Highway 41 clean upOn behalf of our volunteers, the ECCL thanks Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill for supplying water to support the Adopt a Highway team. Their continued support is genuinely appreciated.

The ECCL is working with the Village to expand the Adopt a Highway initiative for Estero Parkway (Hwy 41 to Three Oaks Pkwy). There is also further potential for including other Village-managed roads in this Adopt a Road program.

If you are interested in finding out more about participating in one of our monthly small group events, please email ecclhwy41@gmail.com.

The ECCL also posts these details on its Facebook page. If you would like to write a personalized message of thanks to these admirable volunteers, please go to your Facebook page, type in “Estero Council of Community Leaders,” and then “share.” You can look at the posting of this article and other topics. If you press “like” and write a short message, we know the volunteers would appreciate your comments.