The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, CrowderGulf, will be making its final debris removal pass through the neighborhoods along Broadway Ave. West on Friday, January 20.  Please place any Hurricane Ian related construction and demolition debris at your curb prior to January 20 to ensure it is picked up. After January 20, 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 [Read More.]

If you are a Hurricane Ian survivor who suffered damage to your property, you must apply for federal disaster assistance by January 12. Even if you were originally denied assistance, 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. A Disaster Recovery Center may be able to help you: Apply for assistance. You may also [Read More.]

Take a ghost walk and you will stroll past restored buildings from a bygone era and watch re-enactors perform scenes from throughout their lives in Southwest Florida. For more than a quarter century, Koreshan State Park and Friends of Koreshan have offered guests a view of the life and times of Dr. Cyrus Teed, their founder, and the Koreshans with the theatrical production, Ghost Walk. In each one-hour performance, volunteers in period costumes guide you through a historical journey along the candlelit shell paths of the Historic Unity Settlement. Notable Koreshan figures reenacted will include Gustav Damkohler whose riverfront land provided the Koreshans [Read More.]

The following work activities are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the entrance lanes to Bella Terra will be closed and two-way traffic will use the exit lanes.  Crews anticipate work to reconstruct the entrance lanes to be completed Monday, January 16, 2023.  Once the entrance is reconstructed, traffic will be switched to use the entrance lanes and the exit lanes will be closed for reconstruction. Motorists should expect construction vehicles pulling in and out of traffic near the driveways of The Preserve at [Read More.]

The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, Crowder Gulf, will be pausing debris pick up over the holidays.  Operations will pause from Thursday, December 22 to Sunday January 1.  Debris pick up in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian storm surge will resume on Monday, January 2. Note:  Only hurricane-related debris will be picked up by Crowder Gulf.  Any non-hurricane related debris should be included in your regular residential pick up. Yard Waste/Debris: Vegetative debris pick up will end on January 2, 2023. Crowder Gulf is only picking up Hurricane related debris. Any green vegetation should be collected according to Lee County [Read More.]

Lee County Solid Waste has tips for the 2022 holiday season to help residents determine what to recycle, what can be repurposed and what needs to go in the trash bin. Take charge of electronics: Popular each holiday, the latest tech gift often upstages a slower, less capable model. Residents can safely and responsibly dispose of old electronics and rechargeable batteries at no charge. Take it to the Lee County Household Chemical Waste Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to [Read More.]

Enjoy this Christmas classic, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rated PG.  Bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy while watching this family favorite film. Guests will be able to take photos with Santa during this event.  The film begins at 5:45 p.m.  Admission is free. For more information, contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.

                                                                                                                             Milan Villas The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Milan Villas located on Three Oaks Parkway and Williams Road. They will then conduct Public Information Meetings for the Miromar International [Read More.]

In observance of a public meeting in the Council Chambers, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, December 7, and will reopen Thursday, December 8, 2022 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the Village Hall Council Chambers in November to provide assistance and recommendations to residents. DRCs are located in accessible facilities where you may visit to learn more about FEMA, other disaster assistance programs, and ask specific questions about your case. A DRC may be able to help you: Apply for assistance. You may also apply for [Read More.]