Safe, sober driving is the message to be conveyed in Estero High School project
Estero High School students are in the process of videotaping a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to help educate the public on better road safety. The Estero students’ PSA addresses what can result from driving drunk. The videotaping is taking place over several days and is being coordinated by Kea McElfresh, Theater/TV Production teacher with Estero High School, with WINK-TV, Estero Fire Rescue, Lee County Sherriff’s Office, Bonita Video and Estero Life Magazine. The Village of Estero has served as liaison. WINK-TV is working with Estero High School and the SADD Club of Cape Coral to produce one PSA each for [Read More.]
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s new bicycle map
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization recently released the 4th Edition Countywide Bicycle Facility Map. The updated map can be seen here.
Village monument signs and roadway contracts among topics addressed by Council on April 20, 2022
Council presented Burt Saunders, Esq., Gray Robinson P.A., with a proclamation recognizing him for serving as Village Attorney since the Village’s first meeting on March 17, 2015 through April 20, 2022. Saunders was acknowledged for being uniquely qualified to provide assistance to a newly established government, and being integral to establishing procedures from the Village’s initial startup to present. Council presented Derek Rooney, Esq., Gray Robinson P.A., with a proclamation recognizing him for serving as Village Attorney, assisting Council with many issues and also assisting staff in numerous areas, including general Municipal Law, Code Enforcement and Land Use. Action Items [Read More.]
Estero on the River, Genova, and Estero Crossing among the presentations to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on April 12, 2022
Lockwood House The meeting started with a short briefing on the Estero on the River property by Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Public Works Director David Willems. This is the 67-acre property off of US 41 and Corkscrew Road. The portion of the property south of the river will be rezoned for park and open space public use. The Village plans to construct walking trails as the first phase. The property contains several older buildings and structures that had previously been identified as potential historical resources. The Village hired Archaeological Consultants, Inc., to conduct a Cultural Resource Assessment Survey [Read More.]
Estero on the River, Spring Run and Miromar Outlets among topics for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board meeting April 12, 2022
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a brief presentation regarding the recent Cultural Resource Assessment Survey Update prepared for the Village by Archaeological Consultants, Inc. The survey was conducted on the Estero on the River land located south of the river between US 41 and west of the Happehatchee Center property. The Board will then conduct public hearings for the Spring Run at the Brooks clubhouse expansion and Miromar Outlets signage, a workshop for a zoning amendment for Genova and public information meetings for Estero Crossing’s commercial building #1 and a rezoning application from Milan [Read More.]
River Oaks and Gulf Coast Driving Range purchase approved by Council on April 6, 2022
Councilmember Joanne Ribble (left) was congratulated on her 2022 Home Rule Hero Award byMayor Katy Errington Council acknowledged District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble who recently received a 2022 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities. 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. Council recognized the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation from the Government Finance Officers Association. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which is the highest award in governmental budgeting, is presented [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]