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Community & Membership Meeting: Proton Therapy for Cancer

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.

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Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd
Estero, FL 33928 United States
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Village of Estero Meetings

14 May
15 May
9:30 am
05 Jun
9:30 am
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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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Part 2 Public Concerns &  Future Actions 

Part 2 Public Concerns & Future Actions 

The Engage Estero Public Forum Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero (Written by Allan Bowditch, Engage estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Go to Part 1 Questions and Comments from the Public The Engage Estero team would like to thank all those who attended the...

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Part 1 Key Questions Addressed

Part 1 Key Questions Addressed

The Engage Estero Public Forum Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero (Written by Allan Bowditch, Engage estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Introduction The building boom in the Estero area started in 1998 when the airport, Florida Gulf Coast University, Miromar...

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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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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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Understanding and Coping with Dementia

Understanding and Coping with Dementia

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...

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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 Adopt A Highway Program Has Been Re-Commenced Keeping Estero Looking Beautiful. Want to help?

Engage Estero’s Adopt a Highway group of volunteers has embarked on a new season working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean Hwy 41 between the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road) north of Walmart and south of Coconut Road.

This is Engage Estero’s 4th season participating in FDOT’s Adopt a Highway program. We organize teams monthly to clear Estero’s section of Highway 41 during snowbird season. In addition, over fifty businesses and communities participate in the mission to optimize Estero’s environmental health and beauty through the Adopt a Highway and Adopt a Road program through FDOT, Lee County, and the Village of Estero. Many neighbors regularly pick up litter and debris on their walks through our greater community, making a significant difference to our Estero community.

If you want to help, make a difference in our environment, and help clean up our roads, please email Julie Yellig at ecclhwy41@gmail.com. Julie can put you in touch with any groups that help clear up our road network and explain how to help with the Hwy 41 Adopt a Highway program.

Last weekend, our volunteers collected 740 pounds of bagged litter. Volunteers this month were represented by those who live in Rapallo, Grandezza, Riverwoods, Pelican Sound, Bella Terra, Copperleaf, The Vines, and Meadows of Estero.

Jim Gilmartin, President Engage Estero, our Board of Directors, and the Executive Management Team appreciate these dedicated volunteers’ commitment.

Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill is our water and ice provider again this season; they have supported our volunteers since the beginning of our program, for which our volunteers and Engage Estero are very grateful.

These efforts are making a significant difference in our community’s beauty and environmental health.

Engage Estero also posts these details on its Facebook page. If you want to write a personal message of thanks to these admirable volunteers, please go to your Facebook page, type in “Engage Estero,” and then “share.” You can view this article and other topics. If you press “like” and write a short message, we know the volunteers would appreciate your comments.

Engage Estero is an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonprofit Community Engagement Association. We exist to inform citizens of significant community issues and encourage citizen engagement to impact the quality of life in greater Estero favorably.

“Be Informed, Get Engaged, and Make an Impact!”