Protect our waterways by using just enough fertilizer
Use just enough fertilizer to keep your lawn healthy. Over-fertilizing lawns, especially in the rainy season, simply pours excess nutrients into our waterways, which fuel toxic algae blooms. Get fertilizer amounts and timing from neutral sources that are informed about Florida landscaping, like the extension office. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.
Council to conduct workshops on Raptor Bay Golf Course renovation and Corkscrew Rd/Puente Lane traffic signal on January 5, 2022
Council will start their meeting with a resolution to modify the policy for paid time off for staff who have been unable to take time off due to the impacts of COVID-19. A contract for Estero Parkway maintenance and a national opioid settlement will be reviewed prior to the first reading of Ordinance 2022-01 approving an update to the Capital Improvements Element which includes the Capital Improvement Program approved for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. Workshops will then be conducted updating Council on the Raptor Bay Golf Course renovation and the Corkscrew Rd/Puente Lane traffic signal. The full agenda is available here. [...]
Volunteers help keep Estero’s roads beautiful
Estero residents have joined together in an effort to help keep our roadways free of litter. This community effort also includes assistance from some of our local merchants as well. The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) started their clean-up campaign through the FDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program in October 2020. Between last year and this year’s efforts, the 40 volunteers from 15 communities have gathered well over three tons of litter along a four-mile long portion of US41, starting from The Vines entrance down to Coconut Road. Marathon Fuel/Dos Amigos Authentic Mexican Grill has generously provided water and ice for these [...]
Text to 911 goes live and operational for all residents and visitors of Lee County
The Lee Board of County Commissioners and Lee County Sheriff’s Office have announced that county residents and visitors now can send a text to 911 in an emergency. Placing a voice call to 911 remains the most effective method for requesting emergency assistance. Text to 911 should only be used when the caller is deaf or hard of hearing; experiencing a medical event that makes clear speech difficult; or is in a dangerous situation where it is not possible to safely make a voice call, such as an active shooter, domestic violence incident or home invasion. Text to 911 is [...]
Pavich Center and Arby’s reviewed by the Planning, Zoning and Design Board on December 14, 2021
Public Information Meeting – Pavich Center The Board started their meeting with a public information meeting for the Pavich Center, a ¾ acre property located at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Happy Hollow Lane, ¼ mile east of US 41. The applicant is proposing a two-story Old Florida style 8,000-square foot building with a potential mix of commercial uses such as office, restaurant, retail or café and 950-square feet of outdoor seating under the building breezeway. The color palette for the building is accessible beige with alabaster for the trim They plan to have 26 parking spaces. Here’s their [...]
Pavich Center and Arby’s on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board on December 14, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the Pavich Center located at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Happy Hollow Lane, ¼ mile east of US 41. A public hearing will then be conducted for the remodel of Arby’s located at 9975 Corkscrew Road, west of the 7 Eleven gas and convenience store at Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. 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 Community Park. Residents may view the [...]
Estero on the River trail, US 41/Pelican Colony Blvd. traffic light and FEMA map revisions were addressed by Council on December 1, 2021
Public Comment: A resident reminded Council and the audience about the Estero Rotary Club’s annual Light up Estero event scheduled Saturday, December 4 at the Estero Community Park. Ordinance 2021-11 Council started their meeting with the second reading, public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2021-11 to repeal the “transitional” Lee County ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. Workshops Estero on the River trail The Estero on the River property is the 67.5-acre site along the northeast corner of US 41 and Corkscrew Road. The Village purchased 62.5 acres on this site in January 2019, and the [...]
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 flyer.
Reminder: Lee County Tax Collector services by appointment only
In-office services are available exclusively by appointment. Appointment openings fill quickly. Please check back often for updated availability. They recommend customers take advantage of their online services when possible. Registration renewals are exclusively processed online, by mail, or at a kiosk. To renew vehicle, vessel, and mobile home registrations, visit their Motor Vehicle Renewals page. They have also partnered with First Lee Tag Agency to provide registration and title services. Important Dates to Remember Early Payment Discounts 4% - if paid in November 3% - if paid in December 2% - if paid in January 1% - if paid in February [...]
West Bay Club zoning amendment and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway landscape among topics Council reviewed on November 17, 2021
Public Comment: A resident spoke informing Council of the Estero Republic Club, stating there are currently 300 members of this club which focuses on the U.S. Constitution. Council started their meeting approving Resolution 2021-23 which is the final budget amendment of the fiscal year 2020/2021 to align certain budgeted line items within the General Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund. There was then a first reading of Ordinance 2021-11 to repeal the “transitional” ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. This was passed to a second reading on December 1, 2021. Council approved a second reading and [...]