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 Pride That Residents Have For Our Community Shines Brightly

 

In September 2020, Engage Estero (formerly the ECCL), as part of FDOT’s Adopt a Highway Program, agreed to keep a section of Hwy 41 clear of rubbish and debris. Volunteers from over 40 communities and businesses have stepped up to help keep the 4-plus mile stretch of Hwy 41 from the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road) north of Walmart to south of Coconut Road free of litter.

Many other individuals and groups have become involved in cleaning up other roads in Estero. Every section of the county roads in Estero has now been adopted through Lee County’s Adopt a Road program. Volunteers from Rookery Point/Heatherstone, Grandezza, and RMS (Residential Maintenance Solutions) have taken responsibility for sections of Three Oaks Parkway and Corkscrew Road.

Volunteers have adopted other county road sections in Estero from Country Creek, Meadows of Estero, Pelican Sound, Estero Rotary Club, River of Life, Suffolk Construction, Pro-line, and several FGCU organizations.

In addition, with the support of the Estero Village Manager Steve Sarkozy and the Keep Lee County Beautiful program, an Adopt a Road program was initiated last season for:

  • Estero Parkway (led by volunteers in the Cascades)
  • Via Coconut Point (led by volunteers from Genova and Mirasol, including participants from Rapallo, Colonial Oaks, Shadow Wood, Wildcat Run, and Lighthouse Bay)
  • Williams Road (with volunteers from Genova and Pelican Sound).

During February, Engage Estero’s Julie Yellig and her team of volunteers collected 780 pounds of bagged litter and debris on Hwy 41. The season’s total, including November, comes to 4,160 pounds of trash collected off this main road running through Estero.

Participants this month represented Copperleaf, Riverwoods Plantation, Grandezza, Belle Lago, Lighthouse Bay, Bella Terra, Meadows of Estero, Rapallo, Breckinridge, and Pelican Sound.

Our appreciation goes to our neighbors in all of these programs and those who pick up litter wherever they are taking their walks.

Finally, Engage Estero sincerely thanks Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill for providing our volunteers with water and ice for our events this season.