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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

01 May
9:30 am
14 May
15 May
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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Road Safety in Greater Estero

Road Safety in Greater Estero

Road Safety in Greater Estero By Contributing Author, Mark Novitski, and Engage Estero Consultant.  Everyone has their definition of what determines road safety or, conversely, what makes our roads unsafe. In writing extensively about Corkscrew Road, I have...

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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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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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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.

Engage Estero News Articles

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 Sense of Place. 
What Estero Residents Care About the Most

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...

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LEAD Estero raises scholarship funds thanks to you!

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...

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Estero Historical Society Ribbon-Cutting

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...

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In the News

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:...

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Mr. Estero, A Legend in Our Time

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...

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ECCL is now Engage Estero Presentation

ECCL is now Engage Estero Presentation

An Enjoyable Evening at Rapallo: Introducing Engage EsteroAlthough the rebranding of the ECCL to Engage Estero officially occurred on February 1st, over 70 residents and members of Engage Estero got together for a celebratory evening at Rapallo on February 16th....

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2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report2022 was a productive year for The ECCL and the Greater Estero Area. This Annual Report covers the Key Issues Addressed by the organization, Future Developments that are planned, and a Blueprint for Change, including a preview of The ECCL's...

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