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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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.
Estero development projects and US Bike Route 15 among topics for Council on January 19, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday. Action items include a lien mitigation request, maintenance of the bridge on Sandy Lane and box culverts on Via Coconut Point, and adoption of Ordinance 2022-01 approving the updated schedule for the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021/2022. Council will then conduct workshops to review the Planning, Zoning & Design Board’s annual report, an update on development projects in the Village and the proposed U.S. Bike Route 15 alignment through the Village. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, [Read More.]
COVID-19 testing sites at Century Link and Florida Department of Health in Lee County move to appointment only to ensure the public is served
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County, together with Lee County and direct healthcare company Nomi Health, announced updates to two COVID-19 testing sites to better accommodate the surge in demand for testing. Appointments are now required to enter the testing site. Appointments can be made by visiting: https://mdc.nomihealth.com/signup/fl. Starting Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, the Century Link Sports Complex site will be appointment only Site hours: Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm New Year’s Eve hours: 7am-7pm New Year’s Day hours: 9am-5pm Starting Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County Michigan Avenue site will be appointment only Site hours: [Read More.]
Council to conduct workshops on the Estero on the River trail, US 41/Pelican Colony Blvd. traffic light and FEMA map revisions on December 1, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2021-11 to repeal the “transitional” ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. This will be followed by workshops covering the Estero on the River phase 1 path update, a brief update on the proposed traffic signal at US 41 and Pelican Colony Blvd., and a presentation summarizing the recently adopted FEMA map revisions that affect the Estero River. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the [Read More.]
Tips from Lee County Solid Waste help you boost recycling efforts for the holidays
Lee County Solid Waste has tips for residents for the 2021 holiday season so you can recycle, know what can be repurposed, and also know what needs to go in the trash bin. Lee County’s waste stream generally increases about 20% during the holidays, but taking even a few small steps can help reduce waste generated in your home. Gobble up your turkey and dispose of the oil: Deep-fried turkey is a holiday tradition for many Florida families. Residents can safely and responsibly dispose of any leftover cooking oil at no charge. Put the used oils or grease in sealed, [Read More.]
Williams Road roundabout, Village monument signs and Estero on the River Phase 1 design contract to be addressed by Council on November 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, presenting keys to the city to Estero and San Carlos Fire Rescue responders for their work during the Surfside building collapse. Action items include addressing a request for bids for landscaping and irrigation for the Via Coconut Point and Williams Road roundabout, and contracts for construction plans and permitting for the US 41 and Three Oaks northern monument signs and the Phase 1 design contract for Estero on the River. There will be a first reading of an ordinance amending the West Bay Club zoning, followed by workshops providing an update [Read More.]
PreK-8 school, Via Coconut and Williams Road bike/ped improvements among topics for Council on October 20, 2021
Via Coconut Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday with a proclamation and key to the city presentation for American Idol Top 4 finalist and Estero resident Casey Bishop. Council will then address a shared-use contract for engineering services to design site improvements for the Estero PreK-8 school to be located on Three Oaks Parkway. There will then be a second reading and public hearing for an ordinance regarding the rezoning of Via Coconut, and a resolution pertaining to vacating a public right-of-way on the same property, which is located south of Corkscrew Road and west of Via [Read More.]