Learn about why Proton Therapy can provide an important alternative to traditional radiation treatment. This form of treatment which was only available in other parts of the USA now means that residents will have this form of treatment on their doorstep.
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.
Corkscrew Road: What is going on, and when?(Written by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero)March 2024 Corkscrew Road UpdatesCorkscrew Road Widening – Jump to:Ben Hill Griffin to the East side of Bella TerraEast side of Bella Terra to Alico RoadThree Oaks Pkwy...
Hurricane Safety in 2024Local Safety Improvements since Ian.Several hurricane shelters in Southwest Florida have received significant upgrades to increase their ability to handle Category 5 storms, the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic hurricanes. The...
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.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
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.
Loneliness and social isolation are problematic!By Mike Wasson, Engage Estero Board Member and Communications Team Member.“Loneliness causes people to feel empty, alone, and unwanted,” says Kendra Cherry, a Master of Science in Education, Author, Psychosocial...
Health Understanding and Coping with Dementia Written by Allan Bowditch, Chief Communications Officer Engage Estero Understanding the Difference: Alzheimer’s Disease vs Dementia Dementia is a collective term that refers to various symptoms affecting cognitive...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
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...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
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 Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public hearing on June 16, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., at the Lee County Administration East Building located at 2201 Second Street in Room 118, to consider several agenda items. The public hearing items that the Board will consider include the following:
• Amending the MPO’s FY 2022/2023 through FY 2026/2027 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) to add a safety project that includes adding rumble strips on various non curb and
gutter roadway segments with speed limits of 50mph or over. The TIP amendment page and
project information can be viewed at the following link: TIP Amendment
• Adoption of the FY 2023/2024 to FY 2027/2028 Transportation Improvement Program that
includes the federal and state funded transportation improvements in Lee County that are
planned to be undertaken over the next five years. A link to the document for review is located
here: https://leempo.com/wp-content/uploads/TIP-for-Posting-MPO.pdf
• Approve the federal and state funded roadway and multi-modal improvement project priorities
(roadway, bicycle, pedestrian, transit and operational priorities). The priority lists for review can be viewed at the following link: Project Priorities
The meeting agenda will also include approval of the Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement with USDOT and a presentation on the improvement alternatives being considered for the US 41 and Bonita Beach Road intersection. Additional information on the MPO Board meeting agenda can be found at www.leempo.com, when the full agenda packet is posted on June 8, 2023.
