Jim Gilmartin, President of Engage Estero, (fourth from the left) was proud to represent the organization on April 15...
Engage Estero News Articles
In the News
"The Evolution of Engage Estero" is an article published in Estero Life Magazine in March, 2023. It insightfully...
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...
Estero Historical Preservation Appeal
Help Preserve Estero’s Most Important Historic Buildings.Sept. 12, 2022 Status Update: The Estero Historical Society requests that we convey their sincere thanks and appreciation to those who recently provided financial support for the restoration of historical...
Adopt a Park
Estero Park and Recreation Center Adopt a Park The ECCL established one of the most successful volunteer programs in Estero history. The ECCL Adopt a Highway Program is staffed by Estero residents. Volunteers from over 30...
ECCL Chief Operating Officer Mark Novitski Retires
Mark NovitskiMark Novitski joined the Estero Council of Community Affairs (ECCL) in 2014 and recently retired from our executive management team. We are pleased to announce he is starting a new phase in his life, providing more time for himself and his wife, Ramona....
In memoriam: Frank Mann
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann. We send our sincere sympathy and condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends. Commissioner Frank Mann was a lifelong resident of Lee County. He served on the Lee County Board of...
June 2022 Meeting of the ECCL
June 10 at 10:00 Estero Park & Recreation Center9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928(239) 533-1470 MAPPlease note: the videotaping begins after Jim Gilmartin, ECCL's President, welcomed the attendees, followed by the "Pledge of Allegiance." Jim introduced...
In Memory: Larry Newell
Lawrence H. Newell, 88, passed away on May 22, 2022, after a long illness at home under the care of Hope Hospice and his loving family, wife of 65 years, Sharon, daughter Kimberly, and son John. Larry was an early member of the ECCL and had a vision for Estero to...
ECCL Chief Business Administrator
The ECCL would like to introduce Terry Flanagan as Chief Business Administrator for the ECCL. This role provides strategic focus and operational efficiency to ensure the ECCL makes the most of a limited and valuable resources: their time and talent. This senior...
May 2022 Meeting of the ECCL
May 13 at 10:00 Estero Park & Recreation Center9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928(239) 533-1470 MAPSummary of May 2022Monthly Meeting Jim Gilmartin, ECCL's President, welcomed the attendees, followed by the "Pledge of Allegiance." Jim introduced...
April 2022 Meeting of the ECCL
April 8 at 10:00 Estero Park & Recreation Center9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL 33928(239) 533-1470 MAPOur SpeakersSummary of April 8, 2022, Monthly Meeting In the absence of ECCL president Jim Gilmartin, Communication Chair Allan Bowditch welcomed...
