Council to address interlocal agreements with Lee County and street lights on Estero Parkway at their meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Council will address an interlocal agreement with Lee County for Estero to be reimbursed for sheriff patrol services on the Estero River and street lights on Estero Parkway, among other items at their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday. In addition, they will conduct a workshop regarding renewing Estero Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. Council meetings are held at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
Planning & Zoning Board to review request to rezone the old Estero post office property at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The applicant is requesting to rezone 8111 Broadway E. from agriculture to commercial in order to re-develop the old post office site and building for various commercial uses. The property is on approximately one acre located east of the Broadway Shoppes and north of Estero United Methodist Church. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments during public input, or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. Planning & Zoning Board meetings are held in the Village Hall at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
The Commons Club at The Brooks, Houck Medical and the old post office property presented before the Design Review Board on November 13, 2019
Public Information Meetings The Commons Club at The Brooks Representative for The Commons Club presented proposed plans for a 5,000 square foot addition to the existing Health and Lifestyle Center building located on Coconut Road. They described plans for expanding their existing group fitness room, workout area and massage rooms as well as rehabbing the restrooms. They are proposing to paint the building taupe. They determined no additional parking is necessary to accommodate members. (Presentation) Houck Medical Representatives for Houck Medical at Plaza del Sol presented their plans for their proposed two-story 18,000 sq. ft. medical facility located at 10200 [...]
Estero High School girls soccer team scheduled for match against Bonita Springs on November 15, 2019
Residents are invited to cheer on the Wildcats girls soccer team as they take on their first varsity game against challenger Bonita Springs at 6 p.m., Friday at the Bonita Springs Lee Health Field. The Wildcats won their first game on the road 5-0 at Cape Coral on November 12. They will play at Golden Gate at 7 p.m., Thursday, November 14. The team is playing on the road until early December as the Estero Jeff Sommer home stadium is not playable due to overuse.
Village of Estero paid tribute to all veterans on November 9, 2019
(Look for photo slideshow at the end of this article) Riderless horse On Saturday, November 9, the Village of Estero honored all veterans, active military, first responders and Gold Star parents at the Estero Community Park in what started out as a drizzly, overcast morning but later turned into a beautiful sunny day. About 320 residents braved the elements including District 3 Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli and Village Councilmembers. The Estero High School ROTC flag bearers marched to the front of the stage for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the New Horizons of Southwest Florida Children’s [...]
Council addressed PACE program and street light standards before conducting a workshop on solar power options on November 6, 2019
Resolution 2019-23 – Permitting the PACE program within the Village Council approved this resolution permitting Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs for commercial properties within the Village. The PACE program will allow a property owner to obtain funding for energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy and wind resistance improvements, and repay such funding through voluntary special assessments. These improvements, whether done at construction or as a retrofit, reduce energy costs, increase the tax base, the property value, the life of the building and help retain employment. (Resolution) Street Light Standards As the Village contemplates installing street lights along public roadways, [...]
Reminder – Free concert on Saturday
The Village of Estero is presenting a special concert in the park to honor all veterans, active military, first responders and gold star families from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 9. The concert features Estero concert artist Lindsey Graham who will be performing both patriotic and pop songs. Gary Bonvillian, an Estero Vietnam veteran, will be the guest speaker. In addition, there will be a 21-gun salute, a riderless horse symbolizing fallen soldiers, a patriotic song by the New Horizons of Southwest Florida Children’s Choir, as well as free food and fun for the kids. Bring your lawn [...]
Council to address PACE Program and street light standards before conducting a workshop on solar power options on Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. reviewing a resolution to authorize the PACE Program for commercial properties in the Village. Next, Council will be asked to approve a street light standard or determine whether to address street lights on a roadway by roadway basis. A workshop will then be conducted to address solar power options. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. Council meetings are held at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.
Alico Road scheduled for two overnight road closures from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Airport Haul Road
Southeast Lee County motorists are encouraged to seek alternate nighttime routes the first two nights in November. The Alico Road Widening Project from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Airport Haul Road will require the closure of Alico Road overnight while crews place drainage pipes across the road. The full roadway closure will begin at 7 p.m. and the road will reopen at 6 a.m. on the following dates, weather permitting: Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2. For more information about Lee DOT, visit www.leegov.com/dot
Houck Medical, The Commons Club at The Brooks and Burger King on the agenda for the Design Review Board at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Design Review Board will conduct public information meetings for Houck Medical, a proposed two-story 18,000 sq. ft. medical facility located at 10200 Arcos Avenue, one parcel east of Three Oaks Parkway and Corkscrew Road, and The Commons Club located on Coconut Road, which is proposing a 5,000 square foot addition to the existing Health and Lifestyle Center building. In addition, the Board will conduct a workshop for Burger King located at 21301 Town Commons Drive next to Ruby Tuesday’s in the Estero Town Center. Residents are invited to attend and may speak during public comment or they may watch [...]