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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Traffic on Corkscrew Road – Traveling East Corkscrew Road. Is it Safer?

Traffic on Corkscrew Road – Traveling East Corkscrew Road. Is it Safer?

East Corkscrew Road had improvements in 2014/2015 to help with traffic, but it was not enough. Lee County Department of Transportation (LDOT) collaborated with the developer as the Wild Blue Estero, FL development was planned and approved. LDOT required the Wild Blue east entrance to line up with Bella Terra Blvd.

In 2018, with road impact fees, LDOT installed a traffic signal at Bella Terra Blvd and Corkscrew Road. In April 2021, East Corkscrew Road widening, Phase I (Ben Hill Griffin to the east border of Bella Terra) started. As the Rivercreek development was planned and approved, working with LDOT, their entrance was aligned with the west entrance of Wild Blue. In 2023, the Rivercreek developer, GL Homes, worked with LDOT to fund a traffic signal. There is still hope the Wild Blue community will pay their fair share, as the warrants are not there for LDOT to fund a traffic signal.

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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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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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Your Healthcare Actions for 2024

Your Healthcare Actions for 2024

Health: Your Healthcare Actions for 2024                  In the early part of the New Year, taking stock of your health and the actions you should consider to help minimize your reliance on physicians and other healthcare...

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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.

Estero is fortunate to have the unique Koreshan State Historic Site in the center of our community.

This park offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as concerts and even a farmers market. It’s also where the Estero River flows through to the Estero Bay and where a pine flatwoods habitat, as well as a wide range of plant species from all around the world, can be viewed.

At this park, you can explore structures and gardens of the 19th century Koreshan Unity Settlement. This settlement was the continuation of a religious movement started in New York in 1880 by Dr. Cyrus R. Teed. He took the name “Koresh,” the Hebrew translation of Cyrus, meaning shepherd. His utopian community of 200 followers had distinct religious, scientific and cultural beliefs.

Encouraged by their visionary leader, the industrious Koreshans built and operated a printing facility, boat works, cement works, sawmill, bakery, store and hostelry on their settlement. The Koreshans provided early Estero with formal education, science and art, which helped shape the community.

You can stroll through the Koreshan Unity Settlement to learn about these idealistic pioneers on a self-guided tour or, from January through March, join a daily guided tour at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The historic Art Hall, built circa 1905, still serves as a cultural center where both chamber music and Dixieland concerts are performed each year.

Park amenities include a boat ramp, fishing, canoeing, a playground and picnic area as well as 60 secluded campsites. Meander along the Estero River through bamboo, pines, palmettos, oaks and palms. You may also register for a guided kayak tour up the Estero River or to Mound Key provided through the College of Life. Call 239-992-2184 to make reservations.

The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. For more information, call the Ranger Station at 239-992-0311 or just visit the park at 3800 Corkscrew Road.

You may also want to go to this website for further information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Koreshan.