“Salute to Veterans” planning team looking for volunteers
The Village of Estero will salute all Estero veterans, active military, first responders and gold star parents from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 17 with a free, family-oriented party at the Estero Community Park. There will be children’s activities, free hot dogs with fixings, a 21-gun salute, patriotic and pop music performed by Estero concert artist Lindsey Graham as well as recognition of those who are currently serving, or have previously served, our country. This event is being planned by a team of volunteers from a variety of Estero community organizations. They are asking for a few additional [Read More.]
Estero Education Initiative page added to Village website
The Estero Educational Initiative was established to create a partnership between the Village of Estero and the Lee County School District to help make the schools in Estero the best they can be. It is the goal of this Initiative to create a public/private partnership between the Village of Estero and the Lee County School District, businesses, civic organizations, residents, parents and school staff to work together to encourage volunteerism in our schools and to raise funds to improve educational, recreational and esthetic experiences in our schools. This Initiative is a volunteer-run program and is funded through donations from residents [Read More.]
Council addressed South Florida Water Management District criteria and Parks, Recreation & Open Space master plan among other items on Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Presentation and Action Item City of Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane presentation regarding SFWMD’s new criteria Mayor Ruane spoke about the recent water quality conditions and the devastating impact they’re having on residents’ quality of life, the local economy, jobs, tourist trade and real estate market. Mayor Ruane asked that the Village join with other Lee County mayors to challenge the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and their revised rules related to minimum flows and levels affecting the Caloosahatchee River. Council voted to approve Mayor Boesch signing the letter of support challenging the new criteria and rules established by the [Read More.]
Hertz Arena, Heartland Dental and Shoppes at University Highlands presented to the Design Review Board on September 26, 2018
A representative for the applicant presented their proposed colors for repainting the exterior surfaces of Germain Arena located at 11000 Everblades Parkway, west of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and north of Corkscrew Road. The colors are Hertz yellow, tricorn black and extra white. They will be replacing the roof on the building to withstand a category 5 hurricane. The representative stated that the building is not seen by adjacent properties other than from the north direction which would be seen from Tidewater so they chose to paint that portion of the building white. They also pointed out that as a [Read More.]
Council to consider South Florida Water Management District criteria and Parks, Recreation & Open Space master plan among other items on Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Council to address efforts by local communities to challenge new criteria established by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) that may have serious negative impacts on water quality in our region at their meeting at 9:30 a.m., October 3. A contract for the development of a Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and Estero River law enforcement agreements with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are also among the agenda items. Immediately following the meeting, a workshop will be conducted to review a joint petition to challenge proposed rules being established by the SFWMD, the PACE Program, and a [Read More.]
Council approved a reduced tax rate, FY 2018-2019 budget and proposed land purchase at their meeting on September 20, 2018
Council voted to adopt a reduction in the millage rate from 0.7798 to 0.7750 mills. This is the third year Council has reduced the millage rate, which is the lowest tax rate in all of Southwest Florida. In addition, they adopted the FY 2018-2019 budget. The proposed expenditures are as follows: General Fund $ 6,153,640 Special Revenue 1,179,460 Debt Service 1,600,000 Capital Projects 37,099,020 Total $46,032,120 The Village now has 10 months, or $5.1 million, in operating reserves. This reserve fund serves as a “rainy day” fund for unexpected expenditures, such as [Read More.]
Millage rate, budget and riverfront land purchase among items on the agenda for Council at their meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018
Council will conduct a final public hearing and adoption of the 2018-2019 ad valorem tax rate and budget at their meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20. In addition, they will consider adopting a resolution approving the land purchase along the Estero River. This is 62 acres of land on the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and US 41 which extends north to Judeth Lane and east to the railroad tracks. This purchase is being considered in response to residents requests to embrace Estero’s historic heritage and protect the environment. Immediately following the meeting, a workshop will be conducted [Read More.]
Miromar Outlet Hotel on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing for the Miromar Outlet Hotel at their meeting at 4:00 p.m., September 18. The hotel, which will consist of 135 rooms on four floors, is located in the northwest quadrant of the Miromar Outlet Mall on approximately 2.1 acres, south of Germain Arena, abutting I-75 and a lake. Planning & Zoning Board meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments, or they may [Read More.]
Coconut Point Pre-owned Vehicles, Heartland Dental, The Colonnade and Texas Roadhouse presented before the Design Review Board on September 12, 2018
Public Hearing Coconut Point Ford Pre-owned Vehicles monument sign The applicant presented their proposal to install one double-faced ground sign, a 3–4 foot retaining wall and modify landscape and grading at the southwest corner of US 41 and Galloway Ford Drive. The sign will be set 17 feet off the roadway, include internal LED lighting for the lettering and the paint color of the sign will mimic the existing dealership signage. The pre-owned vehicle building is located south of the Coconut Point Ford dealership. (Presentation) The Board approved this application. Public Information Meetings Heartland Dental The applicant is proposing to [Read More.]
Planning & Zoning Board to conduct a public hearing for the Miromar Outlet Hotel on Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing for the Miromar Outlet Hotel at their meeting at 5:30 p.m., September 18. The hotel, which will consist of 135 rooms on four floors, is located in the northwest quadrant of the Miromar Outlet Mall on approximately 2.1 acres, south of Germain Arena, abutting I-75 and a lake. Planning & Zoning Board meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments, or they may [Read More.]