The Estero community is an extraordinarily active community when it comes to civic participation. There are many volunteer organizations that help influence the growth of Estero and keep Estero citizens informed. You are invited to participate in any one of these organizations and/or attend public meetings. Contact information is provided where available.

Estero Civic Organizations

The Estero Civic Association

The Estero Civic Association educates advocates and involves our residents in issues that impact our present and future. It meets with guest speakers the 3rd Monday of every month, October through March, at rotating locations announced in the press.  For more information, please visit www.esteroca.org

The Estero Council of Community Leaders

The Estero Council of Community Leaders keeps resident-elected or appointed leaders in our neighborhoods and gated communities aware and active in the current and future issues affecting Estero. It holds public meetings at 1 PM on the 2nd Friday of every month at  Estero Community Park. The council covers a long list of issues at each meeting and often has presentations from developers and government officials concerning projects that affect Estero. The council also publishes the Estero Development Report, a comprehensive record of development and community information. For more information, please visit www.esteroccl.org.

Estero Community Planning Panel

The Estero Community Planning Panel created the 'Village with a Vision' concept with the award winning Estero Community Development Plan. The panel reviews plans for new developments in its public meetings at 6 PM on the 2nd Monday of each month at Estero Community Park.  For more information, please visit www.esteroccp.org

Estero Design Review Committee

The Estero Design Review Committee extends the 'Village With a Vision' concept when it reviews architectural and landscaping plans for new developments in its public meetings at 5 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Estero Country Club at the Vines.  For more information, please visit www.esterofl.org  

ARTS ESTERO - Greater Estero Cultural Arts Council

ARTS ESTERO provides lifelong learning in music, visual and performing arts, photography, and literature by sponsoring and supporting the following: Concerts, exhibitions and festivals; arts in the schools; workshops and lectures; art exhibits; and live theater.  For more information, please visit their website at www.artsestero.org

The Estero Chamber of Commerce

The Estero Chamber of Commerce promotes responsible development in Estero while enhancing our quality of life. It welcomes private memberships and conducts monthly 'Business After Hours' receptions at rotating locations, featuring notable guest speakers. You can find out more about the Estero Chamber of Commerce by visiting their website at: www.esterochamber.org

Estero Historical Society

The Estero Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of Estero's rich and colorful history spanning 2,000 years. Members conduct public meetings at 2:30 PM on the 2nd Thursday of each month at rotating locations.  For more information, please visit their website at www.esterohistoricalsociety.com/

Estero Newcomer's Club

The Estero Newcomer's Club is where our newer residents find new friends, fun and social activities while learning their way around Estero. The Newcomers hold monthly luncheons at different locations.

Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library support Estero's magnificent South County Regional Library through book sales and volunteer efforts. For more information about the South County Regional Library, visit their web site at www.friendsofscrl.org.