The Bonita Estero Rail Trail project (BERT) is not just a local initiative but a crucial part of a larger vision to complete the 420-mile-long Florida Gulf Coast Trail. This ambitious plan aims to connect communities from Tampa-St. Petersburg down to Naples, and the...
Engage Estero News Articles
In Remembrance: Scotty Wood
Scotty Wood was an influential figure in Estero, guiding its transformation from a quiet community into the vibrant...
Estero’s Sense of Place: GECR Quarter 2, 2024
April 2024 Greater Estero Community Report Our 2nd quarter GECR provides a summary of the survey taken on Estero's...
Estero Sense of Place Winners Announced
Engage Estero wants to thank everyone who took part in the process of helping define Estero's Sense of Place....
2023 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report2023 was a year of change, growth and activity for Engage Estero. Starting with a new name to reflect our new focus, Engage Estero hit the ground running with a full year of Informing residents via email and public forums, engaging the people of...
If You Are Tired of Watching TV And Playing Golf, Do We Have Leadership Opportunities for You!
If You are Tired of Watching TV and Playing Golf, Do we have Leadership Opportunities for You!We seek experienced private and nonprofit leaders who want to make a difference in our community. You don’t have to be an expert in any field to be successful. A commitment...
What Estero Residents Care About the Most
What Estero residents want to know and how they want to know about itThe results of the Engage Estero 2023 Communications Survey, conducted in April, has provided important guidance for the management team. The objective was to determine how best to keep residents...
Healthcare Changes and How they Will Affect You: GECR Quarter 2, 2023
May 2023 Greater Estero Community Report Engage Estero recently held the second in a series of Public Forum style meetings. This time the topic was “How Changes in Healthcare will Impact You!” A distinguished panel of local experts answered several important questions...
LEAD Estero raises scholarship funds thanks to you!
LEAD Estero raises scholarship funds with "Breaking Par at Grandezza"Left to Right: Goflers Lawrence Sutherland, Fred Manley, and Michael BreesonLeft to Right: Amy Kuchenbecker (Engage Estero) and Dr. Sandra Kauanui (Guest of Honor). Credit: Michael Stevens, Lee...
Estero Historical Society Ribbon-Cutting
Jim Gilmartin, President of Engage Estero, (fourth from the left) was proud to represent the organization on April 15 at the Estero Historical Society cottage ribbon cutting for the deck replacement. Engage Estero donated $3,000 and executed a fund-raising effort that...
In the News
"The Evolution of Engage Estero" is an article published in Estero Life Magazine in March, 2023. It insightfully covers how the changes in Estero brought about a change in the focus and presentation of Engage Estero itself. Check out the article here:...
Mr. Estero, A Legend in Our Time
Don Eslick passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Don is survived by his wife, Suzie Eslick. The Board of Directors and Management of Engage Estero (formerly ECCL) is very saddened by his passing and expresses our sincere condolences to Suzie. Don...
Engage Estero Continues to Support The Efforts Of Ukraine To Keep Its Sovereignty
Engage Estero Continues to Support The Efforts Of Ukraine To Keep Its SovereigntyOne year later, the deadly conflict continues unabated. On the morning of February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched a multi-pronged invasion by land, air, and sea in Ukraine. Even as...