Florida League of Cities launches new advocacy network
The Florida League of Cities has announced the launching of Local Voices United, a grassroots advocacy network. It is dedicated to supporting local self-government by recruiting and inspiring Florida’s citizens to get educated on and engaged with the issues. “It’s the idea that our communities should be governed by the people who live in them. But to be more successful in defending and strengthening local decision making, it’s vital we get our residents more involved.” Watch FLC President Phillip Walker Discuss LOCAL VOICES UNITED Resident involvement is key. There are several ways you may get involved: Visit LocalVoicesUnited.com and [...]
Bike/ped improvements, utilities extension and virtual information center addressed by Council on February 2, 2022
Public Comment on non-agenda items: The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) COO asked that Councilmembers consider being a judge for the high school and middle school essay contest. The winning students receive a scholarship sponsored by the ECCL, Estero Historical Society and Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce. A candidate for the Lee County School Board introduced herself and provided her background information. A resident expressed concerns regarding the formerly proposed school on Three Oaks Parkway. The editor of Estero Life Magazine pointed out that the most recent issue of the magazine’s “Village Connection” page provides an introduction to the [...]
Broadway Avenue utilities extension and Broadway East & Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements on the agenda for Council on February 2, 2022
Broadway East & Sandy Lane Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing a resolution supporting the establishment and alignment of U.S. Bicycle Route 15 which will travel through the Village. They will then address the ranking of firms to provide consulting services for the Sandy Lane and Broadway East Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project, and the ranking of consultants to provide design and permitting services for Broadway East and West extension of utilities. Council will also conduct a workshop on the Greater Estero Virtual Information Center, an information database about all things in and about greater Estero. The full [...]
Volunteers needed to help keep the Via Coconut Point roadway beautiful
As you may know, Estero residents have joined together in an effort to help keep some of our roadways free of litter, including US 41 and Estero Parkway. Via Coconut Point is another popular road being used by walkers, runners, and bikers in addition to automobiles. As you may have noticed, this mixed traffic is contributing litter along the roadway so this is a good candidate for adoption by residents living close by. Residents from Genova have adopted the section of Via Coconut Point between Corkscrew Road and Williams Road where Robert Girsch and Mario Restrepo recently collected 40 pounds [...]
Estero developments, U.S. Bike Route 15 and maintenance projects among topics reviewed by Council on January 19, 2022
Council started their meeting recognizing Estero vocalist Lindsey Graham for making a positive difference in the community. Ms. Graham is known for her outstanding performances at the Village’s Veteran’s Day events, among her many accomplishments. As a “thank you”, she responded by leading the Council and residents in the chamber in singing “God Bless America”. Presentation Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities, gave a presentation on Local Voices United. This bipartisan group is focused on “home rule” and local decision making. Their guiding principle is “the federal government should only do that which state governments cannot do, and state governments [...]
Estero High School girls soccer team scheduled for match against Mariner on January 18, 2022
Estero High girls varsity soccer team to play Mariner at Estero’s Jeff Sommer Stadium on Williams Road at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday. The Wildcats have a 12-3-1 record and are ranked number 3 behind Mariner, which is ranked number 2, so this should be an exciting match. To attend the game, you may purchase a ticket online on your phone at https://gofan.co/search. Just show the results on your phone when you arrive at the gate. Come out and cheer the girls on.
Know when you can water your lawns
Watering your lawn too often and too long can lead to unwanted fungus and rot. Watering when it's too hot means most of your water evaporates before it can be absorbed. Lee County has certain times and days that residents can set their sprinklers to run. These times are designed to make the best use of our precious resource, while making the most of the irrigation your provide to your lawn. You don't want to run your sprinklers the entire time listed, just within those times. Odd street addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12 [...]
Abbiati Dental & Medical Office Building, Via Coconut and Estero Crossing reviewed by the Planning, Zoning and Design Board on January 11, 2022
Abbiati Dental & Medical Office Building The Board conducted a public information meeting for the proposed Abbiati Emergency Dental Office Building located on a 1.45-acre vacant parcel on the west side of US 41, south of the Fountain Lakes entrance. Their preliminary plans call for 10,000-square feet for dental offices and possibly 5,000-square feet for general office use. They plan to offer walk-in services for residents experiencing a dental emergency. The building would face the street with parking behind it. The architecture is Prairie style. Among the list of green and sustainable building features are a Tesla solar roof and [...]
Abbiati Dental & Medical Office Building, Via Coconut and Estero Crossing on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board January 11, 2022
Abbiati Dental & Medical Office Building The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the proposed Abbiati Dental and Medical Office Building located on the west side of US 41, south of the Fountain Lakes entrance. A public information meeting will also be held for the Via Coconut development order for a mixed-use development of 330 multi-family units and commercial buildings on Via Coconut Point across from Genova. The Board will then conduct a workshop for the Estero Crossing residential development order located on the south side of Corkscrew Road west of [...]
Council conducted workshops on Raptor Bay Golf Course renovation and Corkscrew Rd/Puente Lane traffic signal on January 5, 2022
Council started their meeting by recognizing the board members of the Happehatchee Center for deeding their approximately 5-acre property to the Village of Estero for inclusion in the Estero on the River property. The Happehatchee board members included Ruth King Fotovat, Mary Kline Golbitz Esq., Genelle Grant who served 14 years as president of the Center, Marta Matias, and Richard P. Shine. The Happehatchee Center was purchased in 1976 by Ellen Peterson, an advocate for the environment who turned the property into a nature preserve. Public Comment: A resident commended the Village on its website and questioned the regulation for [...]