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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Spring Run Golf Club, Downtown Estero and The Colonnade addressed the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 8, 2022
Spring Run Golf Club The Board started their meeting with a public information meeting for Spring Run Golf Club which is proposing to expand their clubhouse, add an outdoor bar and dining area for casual dining, one additional bocce ball court and an improved pool deck. They will be adding 14 – 17 new parking spaces for employee overflow parking. The area will be fully landscaped, and the lighting for the parking lot will turn off at 11 p.m. They have met with the residents who live across from this new parking lot to make them aware of the future [Read More.]
Photos of Estero’s 7th Anniversary on a picture perfect day
Approximately 500 residents turned out to help celebrate the 7th Anniversary of the Village of Estero on a sunny Saturday, March 5, 2022. Billy Dean & Dawn, Estero’s own multi-talented musical duo, provided a lively concert from the beginning to the end of the event. Residents were greeted by Village staff and family member volunteers and provided with an umbrella with the Village logo. Administrative Assistant Carla Nebbia, Village Clerk Carol Sacco, Public Works Director David Willems, Sarah Williams, Finance Director Chris Phillips, Kristi Phillips, Caleb Phillips, Vice-Mayor and Chair of the event Jon McLain In addition to [Read More.]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services celebrates Deputy Chance with adoption discounts
Deputy Chance wants you to give ALL shelter pets a ‘chance’ to Adopt, Don’t Shop. In honor of Chance’s fourth ‘gotcha’ day into the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Task Force, adoption fees have been reduced to just $25 from March 1 through March 31 with an approved application. Come meet Deputy Chance. From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, March 10, visitors to Lee County Domestic Animal Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, will have the opportunity to meet him, enter to win prizes and meet great shelter pets. Many animals end up in shelters in need of [Read More.]
Rezoning of the Estero on the River property among topics addressed on March 2, 2022
Council started their meeting with a presentation from Heather Turco, Crime Prevention Specialist with the Lee County Sheriff’s Community Response Unit. She spoke about the many ways residents can be robbed, either by not locking their car doors which is the number one crime locally, or through phone fraud, identity theft and lack of cybersecurity. She stated that those being affected by these types of threats should contact their office. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line is 239-258-3292. She also noted that she is available to speak on this or other safety issues to Estero homeowners’ association meetings and [Read More.]
Spring Run at The Brooks, Downtown Estero and The Colonnade on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 8, 2022
Spring Run Golf Club The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the proposed Spring Run clubhouse expansion, addition of an outdoor bar and dining area, addition of a pool building and bocce ball court. Spring Run Golf Club is located in The Brooks off of Coconut Road. A workshop will be held for Downtown Estero, a 34-acre site located on the east side of US 41, north of Broadway and east of the Broadway Shoppes. They will be looking for comments on their proposed mixed use project. A public hearing will then be [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Update from Lee County (rev)
Below is this week’s update for the Corkscrew Road Widening project. Crews are moving east with the force main installation. The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: Through the week of February 28, crews will be installing utilities under Midnight Blue Boulevard (Wild Blue). Access will be maintained. Motorists are urged to follow signs and expect traffic pattern changes. Through the week of February 28, residents in The Preserve at Corkscrew may notice a fluctuation in water pressure while crews connect to a new water main. Service is expected to be maintained during this work. Beginning the week of February 28, crews [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Update from Lee County
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting: Through the week of February 14, Grande Oak Way (Grandezza) will be closed to vehicles to allow crews to install utilities under the roadway. Residents and visitors must use an alternate access to enter/leave the community. Crews will return at a later date to completely restore the roadway. Through the week of February 21, Palermo Lake Court (Grandezza) will be closed to vehicles to allow crews to install utilities under the roadway. Residents and visitors must use an alternate access to enter/leave the community. Crews will return at a later date to [Read More.]
Animal control, River Oaks property and Public Works Update presented to Council on February 16, 2022
Council started their meeting recognizing Julie Yellig, who serves as the ECCL/Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator. She has helped organize Estero volunteers join together in an effort to help keep our roadways free of litter. Over 3.8 tons of litter have been collected since the program began. Yellig also provides assistance for volunteers for the local Adopt-a-Road program which is supported by the Village of Estero and Keep Lee County Beautiful. They then approved an FY 2021-2022 interlocal agreement between Estero and Lee County for stray animal control services in the amount of $41, 972. Since incorporation, the Village has relied on several [Read More.]