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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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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Landmark Victory for Florida’s Future

Landmark Victory for Florida’s Future

Landmark victory for Florida’s future will impact the proposed Bellmar and Kingston Developments, as they cannot receive their permit through Florida’s flawed program. By the Conservancy of Southwest Florida with permission to Engage Estero. February 16, 2024 Federal...

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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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Wellness: What is it and Why is it Important?

Wellness: What is it and Why is it Important?

(Written by Lee Health for Engage Estero’s Health Council) Much has been mentioned on news programs and other media about Wellness. However, it is seldom explained or fully understood.  During a meeting of Engage Estero’s Health Council earlier this year when 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.

The Adopt a Highway Program has Re-commenced its Third Season to Keep Estero Looking Beautiful

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The ECCL has embarked on its third season collaborating with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean Hwy 41 between the Vines entrance (Breckenridge Road) north of Walmart and south to Coconut Road.

During the weekend of November 19th, the volunteers collected a record amount of trash and debris totaling 1520 pounds from Estero’s stretch of Hwy 41. The rubbish had piled up in the wake of Hurricane Ian and the aftermath of cleanup trucks driving on Hwy 41.

With another 480 pounds of litter gathered since April, the overall total amounts to over 2 tons of litter collected. The total of bagged trash collected does not include the additional miscellaneous items of metal/wood/plastic parts that have also been removed.

The ECCL extends its thanks for this valiant effort to the volunteers from Rapallo, Copperleaf, Bella Terra, Belle Lago, Pelican Sound, Rookery Pointe, Genova, and Stoneybrook. In addition, we also thank the many neighbors who help to pick up litter throughout our community. It makes a difference and contributes to the beauty of our community.

We also appreciate the help from Marathon/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill for their continued support in our third year of cleanup for supplying water and ice to our volunteers this season. Everyone greatly appreciates it.

Jim Gilmartin, ECCL’s President, the ECCL’s Board of Directors, and the Executive Management Team extend their congratulations and thanks to Julie Yellig and the dedicated volunteers for their commitment.

If anyone is interested in finding out more about assisting in the cleanup efforts along Hwy 41, please email ecclhwy41@gmail.com.

The ECCL also posts these details on its Facebook page. If you want to write a personal message of thanks to these fantastic volunteers, please go to your Facebook page, type in “Estero Council of Community Leaders,” and then “share.” You can look at the posting of this article and other topics, but if you press “like” and write a short message, the volunteers would be most appreciative.