Rules of Procedure, 8801 Corkscrew Road and Legislative priorities addressed by Council on October 18, 2023
Public comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident spoke of the upcoming Light Up Estero event to be held at 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, and the Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11. Both events will be held at the Estero Community Park. 1 resident spoke of a concern in his neighborhood. Resolution 2023-27 Revisions to Council Rules of Procedure Village Attorney Robert Eschenfelder presented revisions to the current Rules of Procedure for discussion at an October 4 workshop. Eschenfelder made additional revisions requested by Council at that workshop, which are included [...]
Gulfshore Opera’s GO Divas to perform in Estero on November 5
The GO Divas will perform at 4 p.m., Sunday, November 5 at The Arbor at Lamb of God Church. This will be a benefit concert for the Feed the 5,000 Project. Tickets are available here for $35 and $50. The theme this season is “Divas through the Decades,” a nostalgic program featuring hit songs for great female pop singers from the 60’s to the 90’s – like Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Adele and Celine Dion. Enjoy “Stop in the name of Love”, “Killing me Softly”, “You make me Feel”…and others all sung with the Diva’s signature rich vocal harmonies. The [...]
Halloween in Estero
Estero Park – Spooktacular night in Estero Come out to the park from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday, October 28, for a night of family friendly and spooktacular fun. Activities include a trunk-or-treat and a Movie in the Park, featuring “Halloweentown” rated PG. The movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470. Estero Park is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Miromar Outlets – Mall-o-ween Enjoy a canine costume contest, children's costume contest, candy for kids (while supplies last), adoptable dogs on site, the LCSO SWAT Armored bearcat, free giveaways [...]
Brooks Town Center apartments, Walmart and Hilton Garden Inn among items addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board October 10, 2023
Public Hearing Coconut Point Residences The meeting started with a public hearing for the development order for PAC Estero Apartments, LLC to redevelop a portion of the existing Brooks Town Center into a 4-story, 137-unit residential apartment complex on 5.33 acres of the total project site of 9.95 acres. The project is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. When Lee County approved The Brooks rezoning and Development of Regional Impact in 1997, there was an array of various uses allowed. The 9.95-acre site that is the subject of this development order was developed as [...]
What Counts as Aggressive Driving?
Road rage frequently involves violent intent, whether threatening with a vehicle, a weapon or physical fighting. Acting on this intent is a criminal offense. https://estero-fl.gov/aggressive-driving
Council procedures among topics addressed by Council on October 4, 2023
The meeting started with a presentation by Captain Chris Wittman with the Captains for Clean Water. He described how the organization originated in 2016 as local businesses and the entire community were affected following the massive discharges from Lake Okeechobee. He explained that water quality affects our economy, real estate and tourism. He emphasized the importance of redirecting the discharges and sending water into the Everglades where it is needed. Learn more about the Captains for Clean Water by going to their website here. Action Items Lien Mitigation 8800 Corkscrew Road Council voted to have Village Attorney Robert Eschenfelder contact [...]
Grease and oil damage septic tanks
If your home uses a septic system, never pour grease, oil, or chemical down your drains. These substances can kill the bacteria that treat your waste water in the tank. The county provides multiple ways to dispose of hazardous liquids - which can be found at: https://estero-fl.gov/for-residents/hazardous-waste-disposal. For more ways that septic system owners can protect our waterways, see our webpage.
Estero’s tax rate reduced by Council at their meeting on September 20, 2023 Public Budget Meetings
Public Budget Meetings Resolution 2023-23 – final millage rate Council approved this resolution adopting the ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at a millage rate of 0.74 mills, which is a reduction from the prior year’s rate of 0.75. Council has voted to reduce the tax rate every year except the first year following incorporation and in 2020 due to COVID. Estero’s tax rate is the lowest in the region. Resolution 2023-24 – Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Council approved this resolution adopting the budget for FY 2023-2024 at a total of $46,329,128. The proposed budgeted expenditures are as follows: [...]
Estero’s River Oaks Preserve looking for volunteers
The Village-owned River Oaks Preserve, a 10-acre property at the end of Broadway Avenue East, is now open on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society is managing the property and they have been busy working to prepare the property, restoring gopher tortoise habitat and setting up the nursery operation, and they could use your help. If you would like to get involved with this important volunteer effort, you may either just show up on Sundays or Tuesdays during their working hours or you may call 239-273-8945 to offer [...]
Believe n Books Children’s Book Drive
Join the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Believe n Books to provide children’s books to underprivileged children throughout Southwest Florida. They will be gathering new and gently used books for children and young adults from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, September 28, at the LSCO Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center, Suite 190 at Miromar Outlets. To learn more about Believe n Books, visit their website.