You’re invited to participate in Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s virtual workshop on the 2045 Transportation Plan
You’re invited to participate in Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s virtual workshop on the 2045 Transportation Plan The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is underway with its 2045 Transportation Plan and will be hosting a Virtual Public Workshop to gather public input and comment on Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Virtual Workshop Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8370628609250664459 To register to attend via phone or email, please contact Yvonne McClellan at (239)285-7552 or email Yvonne.McClellan@qcausa.com. Following a brief presentation by MPO staff, panelists will respond to comments submitted in advance of the presentation. If time allows, questions may also be [...]
Estero River, CIP and bike & pedestrian master plan among topics discussed by Council on June 17, 2020
The meeting started with an update on Florida Gulf Coast University’s water school presented by Dr. Michael Martin and a presentation of the preliminary water quality findings for the Estero River presented by Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Martin stated they have broken ground for the new water school, which will be built at a cost of $58 million. Funding is still needed to be able to construct the building which will house labs, classrooms and study space. Dr. Duke gave a presentation on the preliminary results of their study of the Estero River’s water quality. He stated they are [...]
Planning & Zoning Board conducted a Public Hearing for South Estero Commercial Center on June 16, 2020
The applicant requested adding medical office use as a permitted use to an existing ± 7,000 square foot building. They are proposing a podiatrist office in the building, which formally housed Blockbuster Video and more recently the Athenian Academy School. There will be no changes to the exterior of the building; they will just be remodeling the inside of the building. The property is located in the Corkscrew Village Shopping Center on the east side of US 41. (Presentation) The Board recommended approval with conditions. Council will review the request at an upcoming meeting. Residents may view the archived meeting [...]
Public Hearing for South Estero Commercial Center on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board on Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing for a request from the South Estero Commercial Center to add medical office use as a permitted use in an existing ± 7,000 square foot building. The building formally housed Blockbuster Video and more recently the Athenian Academy School. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers will be available for public comment, in accordance with social distancing orders. Participants are recommended to wear their [...]
Gov. Ron DeSantis eases most of Florida to Phase 2 of reopening the state
Gov. DeSantis has announced the state is ready to “inch into Phase 2” changes to the stay-at-home restrictions as part of a phased approach to economic reopening, starting Friday, June 5, 2020. Here’s what Phase 2 involves: Restaurants may allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing. Bars and pubs may operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing. Patrons may only receive service if seated. Retail establishments may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and sanitation protocols. Gyms may operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and frequent sanitation. Entertainment businesses, including [...]
Back to School Immunizations
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is reminding parents of kindergartners, 7th graders, out-of-state, transfer, and college students to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date before the start of the new school year. The Department is accepting appointments for back to school immunizations and will be hosting weekend clinics, only for back to school immunizations, at two locations. All students are required to receive the Tdap booster before entering 7th grade. Children may receive the Tdap booster as early as age 11. Vaccines are free of charge for children through age 18. Location 1: Appointment Times Available: [...]
2016 Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos
Meeting Agendas, Minutes, Videos and Transcripts If you are having trouble with linked attachments, please check that you have the latest versions of the OS and browsers installed. Older iOS devices may no longer support links in attachments. Contact records@estero-fl.gov to obtain the attachments. To view videos, you must have a browser with Flash enabled. Village Council Regular Meeting December 20, 2016 Agenda without Links Minutes Video Design Review Board Meeting December 14, 2016 Agenda without Links Minutes Video [...]
It’s that time of year again – Hurricane Season
As you know, hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs through November 30, 2020 . Forecasters are predicting an “above-average” probability of major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States this season. The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes a list of important contacts, a list of emergency shelters and how to sign up for AlertLee emergency alerts from Lee County at https://estero-fl.gov/hurricane-season-june-1-november-30/. Floridians have seven days to build a hurricane-season stockpile — including batteries, flashlights, radios and portable generators — free of sales taxes. This tax holiday starts May 29 and ends on Thursday, [...]
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from June 1 through June 21, 2020. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment may be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks. Customers may notice a temporary change in the taste, odor and color of the water, [...]
Council addressed street projects for Corkscrew Road, Williams Road and Coconut Road at their meeting on May 27, 2020
The meeting started with a special announcement by Councilmember Nick Batos stating he has submitted his letter of resignation from the Village Council in order to run for the Lee County Commission District 3 position, effective November 17, 2020. He stated: “It has been my pleasure to have been involved in advocating for quality of life issues for our community for the last 15 years, and especially to have led the incorporation effort of Estero in 2014. I am truly honored to have served as the first mayor of Estero and to continue to serve our special city today.” (Remarks [...]