Land purchase and Broadway Avenue utility extension among topics for Council on May 18, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with resolutions pertaining to paying off the debt associated with the purchase of the Estero on the River property. Other topics include the proposed pathway along the south side of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook, design and permitting contracts for the utility extension along Broadway Avenue, an agreement between the Greater Estero Virtual Information Center, Inc., and approving the contract to purchase the property from GESS Family Partnership + Gulf Coast Driving Range LLC. There will then be a first reading of an ordinance related to lowering the reserve fund. Miromar Outlets will [...]
Landscape along US 41 among topics for Council consideration on May 4, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing the replacement of trees and additional landscape maintenance on three medians along US 41. They will then be asked to approve a contract to repair sidewalks along Via Coconut Point and Williams Road and a resolution pertaining to amending the convenience fee for credit card transactions. 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 [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29, motorists should expect signal crews working in the Ben Hill Griffin Parkway intersection. Crews will be setting signal uprights. This is scheduled to be a moving operation with intermittent closures of the westbound to northbound and southbound to westbound turn lanes. During daytime hours, motorists should expect the westbound right turn lane from Corkscrew Road to northbound Ben Hill Griffin Parkway closed for crews to perform underground utility work. Motorists will still be able to make right turns while this work occurs, however [...]
Roadway improvements and “River Oaks” purchase among topics for Council on April 20, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, and will be asked to take a final vote in order to proceed with the purchase of the 10-acre “River Oaks” property at the east end of Broadway Avenue. They will then address contracts for the demolition of deteriorating structures on the Estero on the River property, Williams Road bike/pedestrian improvements, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway improvements and additional US 41 landscape maintenance. Council will also conduct a workshop on the Village of Estero northern monument sign concepts. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: UPDATE: Due to weather and other unforeseen conditions, LARGE DELIVERY TRUCKS HEADED TO WILDCAT RUN MUST CONTINUE TO USE THE FPL EASEMENT TO ACCESS WILDCAT RUN again from Monday, April 18 through Wednesday, April 20. Passenger vehicles and small delivery trucks can use the entrance during this work. Residents and guests at Wildcat run should expect crews working in the community entrance to remove pavers, complete asphalt work, and install curb in the area. Signs are posted to direct trucks to use the detour. On Friday, April 15, [...]
Council conducted a workshop pertaining to the Village-owned property at 8801 Corkscrew Road on April 13, 2022
Mayor Katy Errington, Councilmembers Larry Fiesel, Jim Ward, Joanne Ribble, Jim Boesch, Jim Wilson, and Village Attorney Burt Saunders visited the property and conducted a short workshop to walk the site and inspect the buildings. This five-acre property is just east of the Happehatchee Center and is part of the Estero on the River property. Council will review their recommendations for the property at an upcoming meeting. The next Council meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 20.
Estero on the River property and Greater Estero Virtual Information Center among topics on the agenda for Council on March 2, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a presentation to the Lee County Sheriff’s CRU Department. They will then address a request from the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce for financial support for their Strategic Plans for Future Growth and Impact. Council will conduct 3 workshops, starting with reviewing the options to rezone the Estero on the River property to better match the intended use as well as an update on the status of the proposed trails and perimeter fence. This will be followed by addressing conflict of Interest rules pertaining to the Planning, Zoning and Design [...]
River Oaks and Public Works Update on the agenda for Council on February 16, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing Julie Yellig, who serves as the ECCL/Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator. They will then address an FY 2021-2022 interlocal agreement between Estero and Lee County for Stray Animal Control Services. Workshop items include a 10-acre vacant parcel at the east end of Broadway Avenue known as River Oaks, a Public Works Update and an appointment to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. 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 [...]
Wildcats to play in 2nd quarterfinals of State Cup Championship on Monday
Estero High School girls varsity soccer team is scheduled to play in the second round of quarterfinals of the State Cup Championship at our home Jeff Sommer stadium at 7 p.m., Monday, January 31. The Wildcats will be playing Barron Collier. Their record is 12-6-0. They have scored 81 goals for and had 16 goals scored against. Estero High girls record is 14-4-1, scoring 86 for and 18 scored against. Our team won 9-1 over the Jaguars in the first round of quarterfinals to go on to the second round.
Estero Wildcats to play in quarterfinals of State Cup Championship on Thursday
The Estero High School girls varsity soccer team is going to play in the first round of the quarterfinals of State Cup Championship at our home Jeff Sommer stadium at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 27. They will be playing against the East Lee Jaguars. To purchase your $6 tickets online, go to https://gofan.co/app/school/FL13096 or just aim your camera phone at the QR code to access GOFAN and purchase your ticket. Come on out and cheer on the Wildcats.