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Engage Estero is conducting a free public forum on the impact of urbanization and land development and how it will affect Estero’s future. The platform features expert panelists on land development and smart growth issues facing greater Estero. FGCU President Dr. Aysegul Timur will open the program. The panelists include: land use planning water/environment consultant Daniel DeLisi, senior commercial real estate broker Ross McIntosh, Estero’s Village Manager Steve Sarkozy and key principle of Jim Wallace, LLC & Associates Jim Wallace. The panel will share their insights into urbanization, creative and adaptive re-use, mixed-use development, changes in the retail landscape, and the [Read More.]

During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 1 through Wednesday morning, October 4, motorists should expect the right turn lanes at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to close intermittently for crews to remove old signal poles. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 5, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles. Crews continue reconstructing the intersection of Midnight Blue Boulevard at Corkscrew Road.  During [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, hearing a presentation by Captains for Clean Water representatives Dianna Ryan and Captain Chris Wittman. Action items include lien mitigation for two properties, a resolution pertaining to Lee County’s Charter amendment regarding annexation, and a Village-wide traffic study, among other topics. The meeting will be followed by a workshop to discuss revision of Council procedures. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment [Read More.]

Popular local historian Jacob Winge will present his history program on Ponce de Leon to the Estero Historical Society from 9:30 – 11 a.m., Saturday, October 21, at the clubhouse at Country Creek Country Club, 21125 Country Club Drive. Most everyone learned that Ponce de Leon was searching for the Fountain of Youth when he came to Florida, but it’s not quite that simple.  A lot about Ponce de Leon is explained by how European society worked when he was alive, late 15th – early 16th century. Attendees will learn what motivated explorers of that period by attending this captivating [Read More.]

Lee County Solid Waste has launched its “Take Charge” campaign to educate residents and visitors on proper battery disposal. Residents are reminded not to place any batteries in their recycling carts. Household alkaline batteries, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries can be disposed of in your regular garbage can. Any other type of battery (rechargeable, nickel-cadmium, automotive, lithium-ion, lead-acid) should be recycled at the Household Chemical Waste Facility at 6441 Topaz Court in Fort Myers. An increasing number of products contain lithium-ion batteries, which is why Lee County Solid Waste is encouraging residents to be aware of how [Read More.]

Bring your family and friends to the Collier-Lee Honor Flight, Mission #25, Welcome Home Celebration starting at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, at RSW International Airport.  You will find it’s one of the most patriotic events you have ever experienced. You will meet and greet 85 WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans as they return from their trip to Washington, D.C. Admission and parking are both free.  Gather at the American Airlines terminal and arrive early to get a good spot. The Collier-Lee Honor Flight’s mission is to transport local veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, with public hearings to adopt the millage rate and budget for FY 2023-24. There will then be proclamations presented to Pinewoods Elementary Principals Leslie Gunderson and Dr. Denise Carlin acknowledging their many achievements as educators. Action items include setting a budget for the Village’s November 11 Veterans Day event and engaging Horizon Solutions Group, Inc. to provide project management services. Workshops will follow the meeting with an update on the water monitoring project, main building 8801 Corkscrew Road, and utility extension projects on Broadway East and West. The full agenda is [Read More.]

Beginning Monday, September 18, crews will be reconstructing the intersection of Midnight Blue Boulevard at Corkscrew Road.  During this time, one half of the driveway will remain open to two-way traffic, for both entering and exiting the community. Crews are scheduled to begin work on the east side first.  Once the east side (entrance) is completed, crews will shift traffic and begin work on the west side (exit).  Motorists should expect an uneven surface when the driveway is re-opened.  The work is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks.  Please watch for trucks entering and leaving the roadway.  The [Read More.]

The history of the Koreshan Unity Settlement program will be presented at a later date. The Society plans a Fall Yard Sale on October 14 and local historian Jacob Winge is scheduled to give a talk on Ponce de Leon on October 21. Check out their website here.

Lead docent at Koreshan State Park Ron Wescott will describe how the Koreshan Unity Settlement moved from Chicago to southwest Florida in 1893 and had a profound effect on the development of this area. The presentation plus continental breakfast will start at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, in the historic Art Hall at Koreshan State Park. Register in advance for this presentation plus continental breakfast at the Estero Historical Society’s website. EHS members: $10 each and non-members: $15 each.  A $5 entry/parking fee will be collected at the ranger station from each car that enters the park. Koreshan State Park is located at 3800 Corkscrew [Read More.]