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 [Read More.]
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, [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Council presented proclamations and addressed Estero Crossing among other items before conducting workshops on October 16, 2019
Council started the meeting bestowing proclamations upon Estero High School Football Coach Darren Nelson and MVP Mason Crowell. Coach Nelson was honored for having led the Estero High School Wildcats to a win at the First Annual “Jaws vs Claws” competition with Bonita Spring on October 4. Mason Crowell is a 3-year performer at the varsity level on the Estero Wildcats and the starting running back and kicker. He was the MVP at this competitive event; he had 26 carries for 100 yards, was two for two on extra points, one for two on field goals and was also successful [Read More.]
Council to address Estero Crossing and reduced fee for private provider projects before conducting workshops at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Council will start the meeting with proclamations for Estero High School football coach Darren Nelson and 1st Annual Jaws vs Claws MVP Mason Crowell. Next there will be a first reading of Ordinance No. 2019-29 pertaining to a rezoning to allow a multiple family project and commercial development known as Estero Crossing located 1,000 feet west of I-75 and Corkscrew Road. The second reading will be on November 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Council will then address amending the fee schedule to establish a reduced fee for contractors that hire a “private provider” for plan review and building inspections as [Read More.]
Wildcat Run Country Club presented in a Design Review Board public information meeting on October 9, 2019
Representatives for Wildcat Run Country Club located on Corkscrew Road gave a presentation on their proposed expansion of the Grill Room, outdoor deck and bocce courts on October 9. They plan to enhance the existing facilities, including adding an attractive entry and dining room with outdoor bar with fire pits, umbrella tables and soft seating. The changes include adding 2 bocce courts. The building’s paint color and roof tile will match the color of the clubhouse. The parking lot will remain the same size but the golf cart paths will be rerouted. They plan to preserve as much landscaping as [Read More.]