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.
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...
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...
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.
During the weekend of April 6th, Engage Estero’s team of volunteers, organized by Julie Yellig, collected 360 pounds of bagged litter. A total of 2.2 tons of litter has been collected since the end of April 2023 (the end of last season), and an astonishing 10 tons...
by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero. Mia McCormick, Advocate, Environment Florida, identifies why we need wildlife crossings: “Each year, animals at risk of extinction die when cars and creatures collide on Florida roadways. It is the number one cause of...
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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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...
Engage Estero mobilizes volunteers in our schools, sponsors scholarships, and promotes the involvement of the community through announcements and public forums.
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...
The Future Plans for our Schools and Students' Education in Greater EsteroBrought to you by the Engage Estero Education Councilby Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage EsteroPrincipal Leslie Gunderson in her office at Pinewoods Elementary School behind a table full of...
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.
Over the past few weeks, the ECCL has taken the initiative on proposing a small “Veterans Community Pocket Park” in Estero. Several local organizations, including members of the Estero “Village” Council, expressed their interest and support for this initiative.
The purpose of the “Veterans Community Pocket Park” is to have an area for relaxation, contemplation and maybe a picnic, in a pleasant attractive location where veterans, their families and children can enjoy some time to reflect on the services provided by our veterans. It is not intended to be a memorial park, but will be a place to read, contemplate, enjoy the ambience and the various flags representing different branches of the military and Coast Guard.
After speaking to the teachers at Estero High School, they considered the idea to be great project for their students to become involved with. 20 students prepared their drawings all of which were examined by Estero residents in an online survey executed by the ECCL. Congratulations to all who took part for their enthusiasm, commitment and their excellent work.
A total of 504 residents evaluated all the designs prepared. Each questionnaire was unique due to the randomization of order the designs were presented.
The results of the survey are as follows:
Slide One: High School Pocket Park Design Winners: L to R: Luis “Tony” Garrido, Kyle Gallagher (2nd Place), Callee Akehurst, Evan Carville and Digital Design Instructor Norm Heyboer. (Not present for picture was Gracie Goll, 1st Place)
Slide Two: Gracie Goll with her first place award.
Slide Three: Community supporters showed up to praise the design winners.
Front Row Student Award Winners left to right: Luis “Tony” Garrido, Kyle Gallagher (2nd Place), Callee Akehurst and Evan Carville. (Gracy Goll, 1st Place, not present for picture.)
Behind them Left to Right: Norm Heyboer, Estero High School Digital Design Instructor; Sally Ricciardelli, ECCL Board Member; Allan Bowditch, ECCL Chief Communications Officer, Jim Shields, ECCL Board Member; Chris Patricca, Lee County School Board; John Quin, ECCL Chief Financial Officer; Judy Hammond, ECCL Co-ordinator of Project; Mark Novitski, ECCL Chief Operating Officer; Barry Freedman, ECCL Chief Membership Dev. Officer; Jim Gilmartin, ECCL President; Chris Simoneau, ECCL Board Member.
