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The Village of Estero and Estero Fire Rescue are providing free sand and sandbags for Estero residents. The sand is located at 20921 County Road, on the corner of US 41 and County Road across from the Fire Station. Residents will need to bring their own shovel.  This is a self-serve operation, and no personnel will be on site to help.

  The Village of Estero is monitoring the tropics and working closely with county, state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center. With heightened tropical activity, it is important for residents to take steps to prepare as we move through the remainder of this hurricane season. Stay informed: Monitor local media outlets, the National Weather Service-Tampa, and the National Hurricane Center. Sign up for AlertLee, an emergency notification system that keeps you informed through phone, text, and/or email. Download the LeePrepares app from Google Play or the App Store. Review the 2024 Florida Hurricane Guide on the Village website. Bookmark www.leegov.com. If a storm is approaching, Lee County Government will continuously update the website with relevant information. Have a plan: Review your Evacuation Zone and Flood Zone. Review the All Hazards Guide. Double check your Family Emergency Plan and an Emergency Supply Kit. [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, with two public hearings adopting the final millage rate and adopting the final budget for FY 2024-2025.  Budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m. There will be a first reading of a zoning ordinance for Via Coconut, a 20-acre property at the southwest corner of Corkscrew Road and Via Coconut Point. This will be followed by a workshop on the interlocal agreement with the Brooks CDD regarding their sidewalks along Three Oaks Parkway. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, [Read More.]

  Council will start this meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, with the first of two public budget hearings.  Budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m. Action items include development of the Sports Park Campus Master Plan and approval path for Village projects. Following the meeting, there will be a workshop providing updates on the following projects: Corkscrew Road landscaping, Williams Road widening and FEMA. 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 [Read More.]

University Highlands The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for Henning RMS located at 20771 & 20741 S Tamiami Trail.  The applicant is requesting to rezone this 2-acre parcel to permit a 16,000 square foot building to be used as the Henning RMS Design Center. The Board will then conduct 4 public hearings. University Highlands is requesting a development order for two, one-story commercial buildings with 7,800 square feet each for restaurant and retail use.  This property is located on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, north of Everblades Parkway North, and east of [Read More.]

South County Regional Library in Estero The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on September 3 to approve an $11 million construction contract with Chris-Tel Construction to renovate the South County Regional Library at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway. The renovation plans, designed by GHC Studio (formerly BSSW Architects), provide for separate spaces for children, teens and adults, a dedicated program room for children and teens, additional study rooms and an automated material handling system to improve the efficiency of library returns. The interior will be refreshed with new furniture and flooring and the exterior updates include a new roof, electrical [Read More.]

Renowned local historian Jacob Winge will take attendees on “A journey through Florida  folklore” at the Estero Historical Society’s meeting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about Florida’s rich tapestry of myths, legends, and traditional stories. This engaging session promises to offer new perspectives on the state’s unique cultural heritage. The meeting will start with a Continental Breakfast at Country Creek Clubhouse, 21180 Country Creek Drive. The event is open to both members and non-members  Tickets are available here.

Leonard “Scotty” Wood III, resident of the West Bay Club, passed away on August 12, 2024. Scotty had a long record of contributing his time and expertise to the Estero community. In April of this year, he was recognized for volunteering hundreds of hours serving as Chairman of the Village of Estero’s Planning, Zoning & Design Board over the past 9 years.  This Board helps achieve the Village’s vision, with its focus on architectural and landscape excellence. Scotty previously served on the Estero Council of Community Leaders Hospital Committee, helping to bring Lee Health to the Village. He also served [Read More.]

Inventory your household belongings. Take pictures and store them on a flash drive or in the cloud. Check your homeowner’s insurance to make sure you have flood coverage. Place your most valuable papers aside in a waterproof container to be kept on the highest level of your home. Stock up on essentials. Review the Village’s Flooding – Hurricane Preparedness Evacuation Know your evacuation zone. Sign up for AlertLee emergency notifications. These are a number of things you may do to prepare as this peak season starts and, hopefully, you will not have a need to use them.   Peak season runs [Read More.]