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Estero High School Principal Mike Amabile is reaching out to the community to help fill a number of teaching vacancies which have occurred unexpectedly within the last few weeks. The positions which are currently open are: Music Director, Math, ESE, English, Social Science, Counselor, Intervention Specialist and Spanish. Anyone with a bachelor’s degree interested in applying for one of these positions may contact Amabile. He will discuss the work involved and refer applicants to the Recruitment and Human Resources Departments to assist them in what they need to become certified.  Applicants may email him at: michaella@leeschools.net.

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council reviewing the agreement to transfer ownership of the T & T Water Management System to the Village.  T&T Umbrella Association, Inc., is an entity created to own and manage the stormwater storage facility located adjacent to the Hertz Arena. Council will then address an agreement to allow the Village to acquire 100% of the stormwater management facilities serving the Hertz Arena and other proximate properties, and allowing the Village to share maintenance costs with KTB. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, [Read More.]

The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public hearings for the Cheesecake Factory in Coconut Point Mall, Genova gate access modifications, Culver’s at Coconut Point, and the Villages of Country Creek pickleball court. They will then conduct a public information meeting for the Wawa Convenience food and beverage store with gas on Corkscrew Road, Camargo North on Pelican Sound Drive, and the Coconut Point Ford expansion. 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 Community Park. Residents may view the [Read More.]

During nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11, motorists should expect a flagging operation east of Wild Blue for crews to install drainage.  Two lanes of travel will be open during the daytime hours. On Monday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 13 motorists should expect a temporary traffic shift for crews to mill and resurface from east of Palermo Way to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13, motorists should expect the westbound to northbound right turn [Read More.]

Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for a development order for Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center.  This is the proposed project to demolish the Winn Dixie building on the 9.95-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. A public hearing will then be conducted for the final plan to develop the 154-unit multifamily development of Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center. The Board will also conduct public hearings for the Estero Bay Chevrolet lighting upgrade and [Read More.]

The Estero Historical Society is looking for enthusiastic and friendly people who desire to help preserve our history. They need volunteers for their gift shop, museum and schoolhouse. You may pick your best Saturday in 2023 from 1 – 3 p.m. to greet patrons for a couple of hours.  You will not be alone, and you will learn as you go along with their patrons. If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, you may email the Society at EsteroHistoricalSociety@gmail.com.  Just put in the subject line the date you would like to help. The mission of the Society [Read More.]

  Jacob Winge reading the Declaration Estero Historical Society President Gail Langner welcomed the crowd and started the celebration off with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Noted patriotic singer Gary Israel then led in the singing of “God Bless America.” Local historian Jacob Winge read the Declaration of Independence.  Winge was joined by two other historical enactors dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. Estero Fire Rescue was there to raise a large American flag to add to the patriotism. Following the ceremony, watermelon was served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. The event was held on the grounds of the Estero [Read More.]

Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19.  Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic.  Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil.  See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not household chemical waste and can be set out with household garbage include: empty [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a resolution determining the millage rate for FY 2023-2024, followed by a presentation of the comprehensive annual financial report for FY 2022. Council will then address the following issues: a water monitoring contract, the Sandy Lane prefabricated pedestrian bridge, a contract to assess the existing roads and sidewalks maintained by the Village, Seminole Gulf railway agreement and a budget amendment. There will be a review of the term sheets for the Chicken N Pickle and High 5 recreational facilities proposed to be located in the Entertainment District on Williams Road, [Read More.]

The Estero Historical Society is inviting the entire community to celebrate the 4th of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  This is a great way to kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend, remembering the importance of what this day in American history represents. This annual celebration starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, with local historian Jacob Winge who will be reading the Declaration dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. The Estero Fire Rescue team also will be there to raise the flag. Following the ceremony, watermelon will be served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. This special [Read More.]