River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics for Council on December 6, 2023
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, recognizing Village Clerk Carol Sacco’s recent CMC certification. There will be second readings/public hearings for ordinances pertaining to Land Development Code amendments, appointment of an MPO Citizen Advisory Committee member, a construction manager at risk agreement and River Oaks Preserve preliminary design contract. The meeting will be followed by workshops reviewing the Village of Estero/Estero Forever Foundation agreement, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project and the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the [Read More.]
Estero Entertainment District on the agenda for Council on November 15, 2023
Entertainment District The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with an update of the River Oaks Preserve by the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Council will be asked to approve the ranking of construction management firms to help the Village build the site/civil improvements for the Estero Entertainment District, and approve a contract change order to complete the design and permitting of the Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements project. There will be a first reading of ordinances amending the Land Development Code to correct parking standards for hotels and to revise the standards for day care centers. [Read More.]
Reminder: Estero’s free party to honor all veterans this Saturday, November 11
The party starts at 11 a.m. and goes to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Estero Community Park. The celebration will feature patriotic concerts by Estero’s Lindsey Graham and the charming New Horizons of Southwest Florida Choir. There will be free hot dogs, chips and cookies; an American classic & muscle car show, and a Kids Zone with bounce house and face painting. Dr. Debi Lux, Founder of the Collier Lee Honor Flights, will describe their mission to transport local veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service. This will be followed by recognizing [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on November 4, 2023
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 5 through Monday, November 6, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway for crews to remove old signal poles. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 5 through Monday, November 6, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles. Crews will be paving the driveway of the RiverCreek Community during the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 7 [Read More.]
Join Estero’s free party to honor all veterans on November 11
Lindsey Graham Estero’s Veterans Day celebration will feature patriotic concerts by Lindsey Graham and the New Horizons Choir, free hot dogs, an American classic & muscle car show and a Kids Zone with bounce house and face painting at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Estero Community Park. Dr. Debi Lux, Founder of the Collier Lee Honor Flights, will be the featured speaker followed by recognizing and honoring Goldstar Families and local veterans. There will be a presentation of the military branch of colors by the Estero High School ROTC and Estero Fire Rescue and Lee County Sherriff’s Office [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on October 28, 2023
Crews will be paving the driveway of the RiverCreek Community during the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31 through Friday, November 3. During this time, motorists should expect short delays when entering and exiting the community. Crews will be paving the driveway of VistaBlue on Tuesday, October 31 through Friday, November 3 during overnight/nighttime hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. During this time, motorists should expect short delays when entering and exiting the community. The sidewalk on the south side of the road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive [Read More.]
US 41 north monument sign among items on the agenda for Council on November 1, 2023
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, addressing a Village Hall lease agreement, US 41 north monument sign contract and a resolution pertaining to a short-term moratorium on accepting of permit applications for accessory garages in the RSF Zoning District. There will then be a first reading of Ordinance 2023-03 amending the Village Land Development Code to revise the standards for detached residential garages. This will be followed by a workshop for an update on the Corkscrew Road path, landscaping, and lighting project. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 [Read More.]
Save the Date: Light up Estero on December 2
Plan now to attend the annual festive Light up Estero which is scheduled for 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, December 2, at the Estero Community Park. There will be bounce houses for the children, food trucks, games, prizes and 50-50 drawing, holiday music performed by the New Horizons of Southwest Florida Choir, holiday carol sing-along, lighting of the Christmas tree and, of course, the arrival of Santa via an Estero Fire Rescue fire truck. There also will be an Estero Fire Rescue toy drive and a food drive for pets, and a holiday gift for the first 150 families to [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on October 20, 2023
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 22 through Monday, October 23, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 22 through Monday, October 23, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway for crews to remove old signal poles. Crews are reconstructing the entrance of the RiverCreek Community at Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect an uneven surface until paving [Read More.]
Estero’s free Veterans Day event will celebrate our veterans with music & tributes on November 11
New Horizons Choir The Village of Estero is working with a variety of community organizations to provide a free, patriotic and entertaining Veterans Day event for residents from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Estero Community Park. The program will feature a patriotic concert, free hot dogs, an American classic & muscle car show and a Kids Zone. Dr. Debi Lux, founder of the Collier-Lee Honor Flight, will give the keynote address followed by recognition of Goldstar Families and local veterans, ending with a 21 Gun Salute, playing of Taps, and an American pop music concert [Read More.]