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With all the current discussion about hunting black bears, I thought it might be a good time to know a few things about them. Black bears originated in North America and have been here at least 1.5 million years. There are currently estimated to be about 4,000 black bears in Florida. Like all members of […]

The Engage Estero Board of Trustees and the Executive Management Team wish you all a Happy, Healthy, and Enjoyable 2026. The 2024 Estero Village Traffic Study Results and Recommendations Plus the latest update on the I-75 Expansion Over 70 residents attended the Engage Estero Community Meeting held on Dec. 11 at the Estero Recreational Center. […]

Speaker Series: The History of Hurricanes: Join us on Saturday, February 21 at 9:30 AM at the Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Dr., Estero, for our Speaker Series program featuring local historian Jacob Winge presenting The History of Hurricanes. Discover how past storms shaped Southwest Florida’s communities and gain perspective on the challenges […]

DIANNA SHUMSKY 1945 – 2025 Dianna Shumsky of Country Creek and Traverse City, Michigan passed away December 17 from a sudden illness. Dianna was a friend of many. She was a kind soul who charmed all she met. The memory of her laughter and motto “keep smiling” will remain with us. She was an avid […]

COMMUNITY SERVE DAY – SECOND ANNUAL EVENT The VCC community gathered for the second annual Community Serve Day on Saturday, November 8 to make the community sparkle. The day began with volunteers convening in the Fern Garden. Additional volunteers who didn’t previously register for a job were able to sign up that morning. Doughnuts and […]

Excitement is spreading in VCC as people engage with the opportunity before us to make our clubhouse better than ever. Each day brings us another step closer to having a safe and attractive facility that is in good working order. There is much that is and will take place during this process, so to keep […]

Attached is the Events Calendar for the months of January and February. Please note these dates are subject to change.

At the November Master Board Meeting, directors approved the Commemorative Tree Program proposed by the Common Grounds Committee. This initiative responds to community members’ requests to enhance our landscape and replace trees lost due to storms or disease. The Commemorative Tree Program provides an opportunity for our residents and their family members to create a […]

During October, the Deadheaders completed a major project clearing out densely wooded areas that border Three Oaks Parkway. Volunteers worked 75 hours removing countless cart loads of dead branches, vines and other debris. This area had lots of Virginia Creeper, a five-leaf vine native to Florida. Touching this plant with your bare hands causes rashes […]