Design Review Board to conduct a public hearing for Hertz Arena repainting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing to review the proposed repainting of the exterior surfaces of Hertz Arena at their meeting at 5:30 p.m. on December 12. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and may speak during public comment or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/ The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Design Review Board meetings are held in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Light up Estero…a special event
It was a perfect weather day for the Rotary Club of Estero’s 5th Annual Light up Estero at the Estero Community Park on December 1, 2018. Children’s activities on the lawn included Christmas light basket toss, wreath toss and being treated to balloon sculptures. Mayor Jim Boesch welcomed the crowd and introduced the Village Councilmembers and their spouses including: Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Howard Levitan, Katy Errington, Nick Batos and Jim Wilson. Jon McLain was unavailable. Rich Hart, President of the Rotary Club of Estero, served as master of ceremonies introducing the New Horizons of Southwest Florida Choir; the Estero High [...]
Lee County Domestic Animal Services Begins the ‘Countdown to the Holidays’
The ‘Countdown to the Holidays’ begins December 1 and at Animal Services that means helping to find pets a forever home. It also means reduced adoption fees for the lucky families that find their perfect match. Just pick a door on the ‘Countdown to the Holidays’ calendar to reveal a reduced adoption fee ranging from $50 to as low as $15. The adoption fee for all pets includes: Spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, flea treatment, deworming, heartworm test for dogs six months or older, feline aids and leukemia test for cats, a Lee County license for pets three months or [...]
Estero Grande monument sign approved and Market Place at Coconut Point reviewed at the Design Review Board meeting on November 28, 2018
Public Hearing Estero Grande Representatives for Estero Grande were requesting approval for the first of three proposed monument signs for their development. This sign is for the Shoppes of Estero Grande, which is located west of US 41 at the intersection of Estero Parkway and US 41. This monument sign will be along the US 41 main entrance. The colors of the sign mimic the colors of the buildings in this community. (Presentation) The Board approved this application. Public Information Meeting Market Place at Coconut Point Representatives for Konover South’s Market Place at Coconut Point gave a presentation on their [...]
Land purchase contingencies, updated FEMA maps and the Village’s reserve policy among items addressed by Council on November 28, 2018
Councilmembers Jon McLain, Howard Levitan, Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Councilmember Katy Errington, Mayor Jim Boesch, Councilmembers Jim Wilson and Nick Batos State Senator Kathleen Passidomo presented Council with a legislative update, noting the budget will not be as robust as in the past but they will be addressing water issues. She told Council to contact her with any concerns about any bill that would negatively impact the Village. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Mayor Jim Boesch congratulated Finance Director Lisa Roberson for her work on the Village’s annual financial report receiving the highest [...]
Estero Grande monument sign and Market Place at Coconut Point are on the agenda for the Design Review Board on Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for the Shoppes at Estero Grande monument sign and a public information meeting for the proposed Market Place at Coconut Point at 5:30 p.m., November 28. Estero Grande is located west of US 41 at the intersection of Estero Parkway and US 41. The monument sign is along the US 41 entrance. The Market Place at Coconut Point is a proposed grocery-anchored center having an organic grocery store, retail shops, restaurant and an undetermined tenant on a 1-acre parcel located on the east side of US 41 between Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard [...]
Land purchase contingencies, updated FEMA maps and the Village’s reserve policy to be addressed by Council on Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with a legislative update by State Senator Kathleen Passidomo and recognition of the award of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Village’s comprehensive annual financial report. Also on the agenda is the ranking of consultants for the design and permitting services for Coconut Road crosswalks and drainage Improvements and the second reading and public hearing for ordinances repealing inapplicable Lee County-only regulations. Council will then conduct workshops on land purchase contingencies, updated FEMA maps, the Village’s reserve policy and a presentation by Nolen Rollins on behalf of [...]
Veterans Day in Estero in 2018
Estero High School Color Guard Presentation of Flags At least two different ceremonies were held in Estero to honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s military. The first ceremony was conducted at the Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753 on November 11. Village Councilmembers joined approximately 70 others honoring Estero veterans. The featured speaker was Gold Star Mother and District 4 Councilmember Katy Errington. Also taking the stage were Mayor Jim Boesch, District 3 Councilmember Jon McLain and FGCU’s Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the FGCU Foundation Christopher Simoneau. This [...]
SAVE THE DATE for these upcoming popular events in Estero
December 1 – Light up Estero! 4 – 7 p.m., Rotary Club of Estero’s annual Christmas event at Estero Community Park December 2 – Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 2nd annual bazaar at the Koreshan State Park December 14 – 16 – Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Miromar Outlets Mall December 17 – “An Evening under the Shadow Wood” 6 p.m., Estero High School Culinary Program’s gourmet fundraiser at Shadow Wood Golf & Country Club January 13 – Estero Concert Series – 3 p.m., 1st chamber music concert of the season at Koreshan State [...]
Edera development approved by the Design Review Board on November 14, 2018
The Design Review Board conducted a public hearing for Edera, located on the southeast corner of Via Coconut and Williams Road, at their meeting on November 14. Edera is a multi-family development of 180 apartment units in four buildings consisting of studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms with elevators and 398 parking spaces, 151 of which will be under the buildings. The apartments are designed to serve as workforce housing for teachers and public servants. They will require a minimum of one-year leases and are proposed to range in price between $1200 - $1400 per month. Among the amenities will [...]