Scholarships available for Estero High School seniors
Three $1,000 scholarships are available for Estero High School seniors thanks to the Estero Council of Community Leaders, Estero Chamber of Commerce and the Estero Historical Society. Students will need to submit a two-page essay on one of the following topics: History of Estero Area (sponsored by the Estero Historical Society), Governance in the Estero Area (Sponsored by the ECCL), or Business in the Estero Area (sponsored by the Estero Chamber of Commerce. Creativity is encouraged. Students may submit a separate essay for each of the above topics if they wish, and thus be eligible for all awards. Submissions are [...]
Lee Health presented COVID-19 update for Village Council on February 24, 2021
Lee Health’s System Director of Government Relations Michael A. Nachef gave an update on COVID-19, describing some positive trends but warning that we all must continue to protect one another by wearing masks, social distancing, avoiding crowds and washing our hands. He explained that only 10 percent of the US population has been immunized while we need to have 60 – 80 percent of the population to be immune before we can consider relaxing these efforts. He stated that in Florida, 4.4 million doses of vaccine have been administered and the state ranks 12 – 15th in the nation for [...]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board members and Pavich Center among topics to be addressed by Council on March 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. by selecting members of the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board, establishing staggered terms, and appointing a Chairperson. They will then be asked to approve the final plat for Coconut Landing, the Estero River north branch drainage improvements contract, and conduct a public hearing for the Pavich Center, a .73-acre parcel at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Happy Hollow Lane. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers [...]
The Groves, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and Christ Community Ministries addressed by Design Review Board on February 24, 2021
Public Hearing The Groves monument signs The Groves is a 72-home development north of Corkscrew Road and east of Sandy Lane. The applicant was requesting to replace 3 of the 4 existing signs at the development’s entrances. One sign is to be replaced, and one sign to be removed and not replaced at the development’s Groveline Court and Broadway East entrance. Two signs are to be removed and replaced at their Sandline and Sandy Lane entrance. The new signs have an opaque background and the letters and river art will be illuminated at night. (Presentation) The Board voted to approve [...]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board applicants interviewed, FFD project and COVID-19 update presented to Council on February 24, 2021
Council started their meeting approving a resolution and interlocal agreements with the Lee County Property Appraiser and Lee County Tax Collector pertaining to the Corkscrew Intersection Improvement Assessment. The improvements include construction of intersection and signal improvements at the intersection of Puente Lane and Corkscrew Road. These assessments will begin on October 1, 2021, and will be on select parcels for costs incurred by the Village related to the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane intersection improvements project. The Village provided the upfront financing for this project in order to expedite construction to create a safer intersection. This assessment will provide a means [...]
REMINDER: March 3, 5 p.m., deadline to volunteer to serve on Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization provides direction in planning future transportation improvements and projects in the county . The Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee (BPCC) includes citizens and local and state agencies’ staff responsible for bicycle and pedestrian planning for their respective agencies. The BPCC coordinates bicycle/pedestrian planning activities among these agencies and reviews funding for bicyclists and pedestrians in state and federal aid transportation projects. It also advises the MPO board about development of the bicycle/pedestrian element of its transportation plan and makes recommendations regarding funding for bicyclist/pedestrian projects in FDOT’s five-year work program. Residents interested in volunteering to [...]
Design Review Board to conduct public hearings for The Groves monument signs and Coconut Trace Medical Office Center on Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. reviewing The Groves development’s request to replace 3 of 4 existing signs at their two entrances. The fourth sign is to be removed. The Groves is located north of Corkscrew Road and east of Sandy Lane. The Coconut Trace Medical Office Center is an application to construct a freestanding single-story 10,941 square foot medical office building on a 1.2-acre vacant lot. The site is located at 22904 Lyden Drive, located west of Lyden, north of Bulb Lane and south of Autumn Leaves Assisted Living Facility, across from Coconut Point Mall. The [...]
Village of Estero looking for a volunteer to serve on Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee*
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization provides direction in planning future transportation improvements and projects in the county. The Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee (BPCC) includes citizens and local and state agencies’ staff responsible for bicycle and pedestrian planning for their respective agencies. The BPCC coordinates bicycle/pedestrian planning activities among these agencies and reviews funding for bicyclists and pedestrians in state and federal aid transportation projects. It also advises the MPO board about development of the bicycle/pedestrian element of its transportation plan and makes recommendations regarding funding for bicyclist/pedestrian projects in FDOT’s five-year work program. Residents interested in volunteering to serve [...]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board applications and Pavich Center addressed by Council on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Council started their meeting by addressing the slate of 16 applicants for the Village’s new Planning, Zoning & Design Board. This Board will take over the functions formerly assigned separately to the Planning & Zoning Board and the Design Review Board. Some of the applicants are former board members, which are known to Council. Council will conduct interviews with the new applicants on Wednesday, February 24. They will then appoint the new board members at the March 3, 2021, meeting, to be effective on April 1, 2021. Ordinance No. 2021-02 – Pavich Center There was a first reading of this [...]
Lee County Announces First Dose Appointments RESCHEDULED
Winter weather impacting the central and eastern regions of the US has caused shipping delays for first dose COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County. First doses appointments scheduled for tomorrow, February 17 are rescheduled for Thursday, February 25 at the same time. People in Lee County who have an appointment this week to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will still be able to get their shot. If for some reason you need to cancel your first dose appointment, please email Lee-PIO@flhealth.gov. About the Florida Department of Health The Department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works [...]