River Oaks and Driving Range purchase on the agenda for Council April 6, 2022
At their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Council will be asked to approve resolutions pertaining to the purchase of the 10-acre property commonly known as “River Oaks” at the east end of Broadway Avenue, as well as the purchase of the 10-acre Gess Family Partnership and Gulf Coast Driving Range LLC-owned property located on Williams Road south and west of the Estero Community Park and Estero High School. Council also will be asked to approve a short list of firms for Village Attorney services, among other topics. A workshop will follow addressing the Estero on the River Cultural Resource Assessment [...]
District 1 Councilmember Ribble honored with Florida League of Cities 2022 Home Rule Award
The Florida League of Cities has recognized District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble with a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award. This is the second year in a row that Ribble has earned this prestigious award for her work and advocacy efforts during the legislative session. Councilmember Ribble worked tirelessly throughout this session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda. The League presents this award to a deserving group of municipal leaders for the dedication and impact of these local officials on behalf of their residents and businesses [...]
Williams Road Intersection Design Public Meeting held on March 31, 2022
Approximately 50 residents attended the public meeting held Thursday evening at the Estero Recreation Center to relay information and gather residents’ input on the Village’s proposed design improvements to Williams Road at Atlantic Gulf Boulevard directly west of US 41. There were a number of enlarged concepts of the roadway for residents to review, with team members at each location to explain the proposed changes, to take comments and answer questions. There also was a Comment Table where residents could document their comments on the project. Residents may still make their comments known by sending them to Jesse Gill, PE [...]
Donated not Wasted: Seasonal residents asked to donate unopened pantry food before heading north
Donations accepted April 4 through April 18 Lee County Solid Waste’s “Donated not Wasted” food rescue campaign encourages seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning north. Estero residents can drop off unopened canned or dry goods from Monday, April 5, to Friday, April 18, at the South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway or Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Since the program’s inception, 15,193 pounds of food has been diverted from potential disposal and sent to the Harry Chapin Food Bank – enough food to provide 12,660 meals. The food bank continued to [...]
Reminder: Public Meeting on Williams Road / Atlantic Gulf Boulevard Intersection Improvements
When: March 31, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm EST Where: Estero Park Recreation Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Estero, Fl 33928 The Village of Estero is currently designing improvements to Williams Road at Atlantic Gulf Boulevard directly west of US 41. The goal of this project is to provide operational and safety improvements along Williams Road and US 41, and a full median closure at Atlantic Gulf Boulevard. Improvements also include bike lanes, sidewalks, high emphasis crosswalks, landscaping, and lighting. These improvements are anticipated to add capacity, reduce eastbound delays, and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety along the corridor. The public is [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: Beginning on Monday, March 28, crews will begin construction of the bridge/wildlife crossing between Wild Blue Boulevard and The Preserve at Corkscrew. Motorists should be aware of vehicles entering/exiting the road in this area. Crews are installing mast arms at the Ben Hill Griffin Parkway intersection. This week crews are working in the northwest corner. During daytime hours, motorists should expect one of the southbound right turn lanes from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Corkscrew Road closed, and the westbound right through lane closed. Next crews will move to the [...]
Public Meeting on Williams Road / Atlantic Gulf Boulevard Intersection Improvements
When: March 31, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm EST Where: Estero Park Recreation Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Estero, Fl 33928 The Village of Estero is currently designing improvements to Williams Road at Atlantic Gulf Boulevard directly west of US 41. The goal of this project is to provide operational and safety improvements along Williams Road and US 41, and a full median closure at Atlantic Gulf Boulevard. Improvements also include bike lanes, sidewalks, high emphasis crosswalks, landscaping, and lighting. These improvements are anticipated to add capacity, reduce eastbound delays, and improve vehicle and pedestrian safety along the corridor. The public is [...]
Corkscrew Road Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: This week motorists should continue to expect crews working in the right-of-way at the Wildcat Run entrance. Please use caution on while crews work in the roadway. On Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 residents at The Preserve at Corkscrew may experience reduced water pressure as utility crews work on the water system. Water service is expected to be maintained. During the overnight hours on Tuesday, March 22 residents in Bella Terra may experience a reduction in water pressure as utility crews work on the water system. Water service [...]
Additional “green space” being added to the Village as a result of Council actions on March 16, 2022
Estero on the River property The 30-acre Estero on the River property south of the river will soon be rezoned to better match its intended use. It currently is zoned “mixed use” and the Happehatchee property is zoned “agriculture”, so Council voted today to approve the initiation of a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment to permanently preserve this property for parks and community facilities. This new zoning is specific for publicly owned property and allows for active and passive recreation, preserved lands and civic uses only. Community Development Director Mary Gibbs will initiate the process which involves state review and [...]
Purchase of “River Oaks” and Gulf Coast Driving Range property among topics for Council of March 16, 2022
The meeting will start with the initiation of a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Estero on the River property south of the river. Council will then vote on the purchase of the “River Oaks” property, the 10-acre vacant land at the east end of Broadway Ave., and an amendment to the Peoples Gas System Inc. They will then hold workshops on the proposed early retirement of the 2019 debt for the purchase of the Estero on the River property, the potential purchase of the Gulf Coast Driving Range located at 9000 Williams Road, and conduct a discussion on [...]