Notice: Even if you were denied in the past, you need to visit the Village Disaster Recovery Center
If you are a Hurricane Ian survivor who suffered damage to your property, you have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. You must have registered for assistance by the January 12, 2023 deadline. Even if you applied for federal disaster assistance and were originally denied, the Disaster Recovery Center may be able to offer you different options or programs that would apply to your situation. The Village strongly suggests that if you have been initially denied by FEMA that you come into the Disaster Recovery Center to review your file and explore options with the FEMA staff, in person. [Read More.]
Public Meeting scheduled for Southwest Connect I-75 Master Plan for Collier and Lee Counties
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public meeting for the Southwest Connect™ I-75 South Corridor Master Plan from State Route (SR) 951 (Collier Boulevard) in Collier County to SR 78 (Bayshore Road) in Lee County. This Master Plan will lead to the long-term improvement of the interstate corridors in Southwest Florida by identifying solutions that are expected to help move people and goods safely and efficiently while balancing regional transportation needs with community concerns. For your convenience, FDOT is providing multiple ways to participate: ONLINE February 13-27, 2023 Materials available to review at www.SWFLInterstates.com/south-corridor-vpm IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSE February 16, 2023 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. North Collier Regional Park, Exhibition Hall 15000 Livingston Road Naples, [Read More.]
Update on the March Village Council election
Council Districts effective March 7, 2023 Four of the Village Council districts are up for election this year under the Village Charter. Districts 3, 4, and 7 were unopposed; as a result, those seats will be filled by: District 3 Vice Mayor and Councilmember elect Jon McLain District 4 Councilmember elect Lori Fayhee District 7 Councilmember elect George Zalucki Congratulations to these Councilmembers. Residents throughout the Village can vote for the District 5 candidate of their choice, Gary Israel or Rafael Lopez, regardless of [Read More.]
Village of Estero Hurricane Ian debris pickup ended January 20, 2023
The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, Crowder Gulf, made its final debris removal pass through the neighborhoods along Broadway Avenue West on January 20. Following that date, there are several options if any residents still require assistance removing trash or debris from their property. Normal curbside pickup if the waste material follows residential trash pickup requirements. Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) private property debris removal assistance. FDEM has established a program to assist residents in removing debris from their property. This could include building demolition among other activities. Applications are available here. Hire a private contractor to dispose of [Read More.]
Adopt-A-Road volunteers help keep Estero Parkway beautiful
Pictured left to right: Theresa Maier, Hugh Ivany, Joy Veatch, Lori Huntoon, David Vaillancourt, Wally Lennox, Alphee Lefebvre, Kathie Lavery, Judy Lefebvre Thank you to the ten Cascades residents who participated in the January 14 Estero Parkway: Adopt-A-Road Event. We also want to recognize the "PLALKERS" (Cascades residents picking up litter while walking). Total weight of litter collected this past month was 214 pounds along the 1.7 mile stretch of Estero Parkway. Their next event will be Saturday, February 11. Additionally, thanks to the 7-Eleven on Estero Parkway for donating bottled water to keep these volunteers hydrated, and Med Express [Read More.]
Important reminder for residents on the south side of West Broadway impacted by Hurricane Ian storm surge
The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, Crowder Gulf, will make the last construction and debris pick up on the south side of West Broadway on Friday, January 20. If you need additional assistance with debris removal, the State of Florida is offering private property debris removal services through https://iandebriscleanup.com/. Please coordinate directly with Florida Department of Emergency Management on program requirements and questions.
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County January 17, 2023
Based on new information, the contractor has rescheduled the paving Corkscrew Road, from east of Bella Terra Boulevard, west to toward the Wild Blue/Corkscrew intersection to begin on Thursday, January 19. This was originally scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 18. This shift in schedule will alter the date of the traffic switch at Bella Terra. During the overnight hours of Thursday, January 19, traffic is scheduled to shift to the entrance. Beginning early Friday, January 20, both directions of traffic (entering and exiting Bella Terra) will begin using the entrance (west side of the driveway). This is a newly reconstructed area so the surface [Read More.]
Council to conduct Broadway West utilities expansion project workshop on January 18, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, conducting workshops on a High 5 proposal and Broadway West utilities expansion project. 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 by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website. Comments must be received by noon one day before the actual meeting and they will be distributed to the Council but will not be read at the meeting.
Estero Park to host Ready, Set, Grow! Seed Exchange & Plant Swap
The Ready, Set, Grow! Seed Exchange & Plant Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 28, at the East pavilion next to the playground in Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. To participate, bring one or more healthy plants or seeds and join fellow plant enthusiasts with educational opportunities, door prizes and a free raffle opportunity. Admission and parking to the venue are free. The park is located behind the Village Hall on Corkscrew Road. For directions or to reserve a table, please call 239-533-1470 or email Trossi@leegov.com. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on January 18, 2023
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday. 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 paint cans, [Read More.]