Estero Election Reminder
There is a Village-wide election for a District 5 Councilmember Residents throughout the Village are being asked to vote for the District 5 candidate of your choice, Gary Israel or Rafael Lopez, in the upcoming election regardless of which district you live in. Districts 3, 4, and 7 were unopposed, so they will not be on the ballot. Those seats will be filled by: District 3 Vice Mayor and Councilmember elect Jon McLain, District 4 Councilmember elect Lori Fayhee, and District 7 Councilmember elect George Zalucki. You have until this Saturday, February 25, to request your vote by mail [...]
Summer camp registration starts February 27, 2023
Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Registration is expected to draw thousands of youngsters to programs, outings and activities at the department’s traditional camps, middle school camps and specialty camps. Traditional camps are for children that have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle school camps are for sixth through eighth grade. Specialty and special needs camps ages vary; check locations for specific ages. Summer camp runs for six weeks from June 19 through July 28. The cost for traditional and middle school camps are $75 per week per child. Specialty camps vary; [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County February 17, 2023
Much of the work originally scheduled for this week was rescheduled for the following week to minimize impacts to traffic AFTER the traffic shift occurs. RESCHEDULED: During the nighttime/overnight hours on Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, motorists are urged to plan extra time when using the Ben Hill Griffin Parkway intersection. Crews will be replacing the signal. Motorists should expect turn lane closures and intermittent traffic stops as equipment is removed and replaced. RESCHEDULED: During the nighttime/overnight hours on Thursday, February 23, motorists are urged to plan extra time when using the Stoneybrook Golf Drive intersection. Crews will be replacing the signal. [...]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board to conduct public hearings for Estero Eyebuild at Corkscrew Palms and Village initiated zoning on February 21, 2023
Woodfield Estero Phase 1 The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public information meetings for Estero River Park at the northeast corner of US 41 and Corkscrew Road, Woodfield Estero at the northwest corner of US 41 and Coconut Road, and Goodwill Industries at Estero Town Commons Plaza. Public hearings will then be conducted for Estero Eyebuild at Corkscrew Palms and Village initiated zoning. 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 meeting here and [...]
Note for residents living east of I-75 experiencing cell service problems
Village staff contacted Verizon regarding the loss of service for residents living east of I-75 and were told residents need to call to get a ticket number. The more calls Verizon receives, the higher the priority becomes. It is expected that the other service providers would react the same way. Be prepared to wait a long time when contacting the service provider. Staff spent 1 hour 20 minutes on hold prior to speaking with a representative.
Disaster Recovery Center in the Village Hall to close on February 14, 2023
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, which has been operating in the Village Hall Council Chambers since November 17, 2022, plans to close at this location at 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 14. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers provide personal assistance and recommendations to residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Other Disaster Recovery Centers are still available to assist those in need. They are located at: Lakes Library - 15290 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL 33919 Lake Kennedy Center – 400 Santa Barbara Blvd Cape Coral, FL 33915 Phillips Community Park – 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia , FL 33922 Sanibel Community [...]
Estero Park hosts free “Movie in the Park”
Enjoy a free movie under the stars sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 25, at Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero. The 2022 PG-rated computer-animated comedy “DC League of Super-Pets” will be the main feature. Based on characters from DC, its story focuses on Krypto the Super-Dog and a ragtag group of animals to use their newfound powers for a rescue mission. Food and shaved ice from various food trucks will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. The park is located at 9200 Corkscrew [...]
Demolition of a Village owned structure and Hurricane Ian funding agreement among topics for Council on February 15, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing a resolution pertaining to the demolition of a Village owned property at 8801 Corkscrew Road. They will then address a Hurricane Ian funding agreement, Estero on the River non-native plant treatments, and a special magistrate services agreement. There will be a first reading of an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to establish standards for elevated single-family homes and a second reading of an ordinance pertaining to the Miromar Design Center. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County February 10, 2023
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. During the nighttime/overnight hours on Monday, February 13 through Wednesday, February 15, motorists are urged to plan extra time when using theBen Hill Griffin Parkway intersection. Crews will be replacing the signal. Motorists should expect turn lane closures and intermittent traffic stops as equipment is removed and replaced. During the nighttime/overnight hours on Thursday, February 16, motorists are urged to plan extra time when using theStoneybrook Golf Drive intersection. Crews will be replacing the signal. Motorists should expect turn lane closures and [...]
Estero election reminder
Residents throughout the Village are being asked to vote for the District 5 candidate of your choice, Gary Israel or Rafael Lopez, in the upcoming election regardless of which district you live in. Districts 3, 4, and 7 were unopposed, so they will not be on the ballot. Those seats will be filled by: District 3 Vice Mayor and Councilmember elect Jon McLain, District 4 Councilmember elect Lori Fayhee, and District 7 Councilmember elect George Zalucki Under Florida law, all Vote-by-Mail Ballot requests expired at the end of 2022. If you plan to vote by mail in this or any [...]