“First Friday on the Deck” Bourbon Tasting Fundraiser hosted by the Estero Historical Society
Estero Historical Society is hosting an exclusive bourbon tasting paired with delightful appetizers from 4 – 6 p.m., Friday, January 5. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off your weekend by trying four distinctly different bourbons and appetizers. Relax, socialize, and enjoy yourselves in a quaint and natural environment at 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Tickets: $25 for Members—$30 for Non-Members. RSVP today or call (239) 272-1911.
It Takes Two to Fight: Don’t Engage with Aggressive Driving
It Takes Two to Fight In general, there are two active participants in road rage incidents. Stay calm, don’t respond, and disengage to stay safe. https://estero-fl.gov/aggressive-driving
Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents to properly dispose of electronics and batteries this holiday season
With holiday shopping and the replacement of old electronics, Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents of the importance of proper electronic device disposal, and to be aware of proper battery disposal. Computers, all computer components, printers, copiers, scanners and televisions can either be disposed of in the regular garbage or brought to the Household Chemical Waste Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers. Household alkaline batteries, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries can be disposed of in your regular garbage can. Any other type of battery (rechargeable, nickel-cadmium, automotive, lithium-ion, lead-acid) should be recycled at the Household Chemical Waste [...]
Council conducted a special meeting to address an appeal of the Brooks Town Center apartments development order on December 13, 2023
Council conducted a public hearing for an appeal to dismiss the development order for the Brooks Town Center apartments which was approved with conditions by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 10, 2023. The applicants were also appealing the related Settlement Agreement. The proposed project is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. The project applicant applied for a development order (site plan approval) on August 3, 2023 to redevelop approximately half the site (5.33 acres) including demolishing the vacant Winn Dixie building, retaining the remaining commercial uses, and developing a multifamily project [...]
Learn from experts how you can protect our waterways
Each and every one of us can reduce pollution, efficiently utilize resources, and protect our waterways for the future. Check out these useful sources for ways we all can contribute. Village of Estero: https://estero-fl.gov/residents UF/IFAS Lawn & Garden http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden Florida Friendly Landscaping Program https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu
Estero Storage, Goddard School, Home2Suites and Estero Townhomes addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 12, 2023
Public Information Meetings The Board conducted four public information meetings on Tuesday. Public information meetings are held prior to decision-making meetings, and no voting occurs during these meetings. Estero Storage, LLC Estero Storage, LLC, is seeking a zoning amendment at Plaza del Sol in order to construct a 7.08-acre mixed-use development including storage, hotel, retail/restaurant/medical office located at 10251 Arcos Avenue behind the car wash. This property was zoned for an assisted living facility that was never developed. Their plans call for a 110,000 square foot storage facility, 120 hotel rooms, and 18,000 square feet of commercial along with an [...]
Entertainment District, River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics reviewed by Council on December 6, 2023
Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kelly, Village Clerk Carol Sacco, and Mayor Jon McLain The meeting started with recognition of Village Clerk Carol Sacco who recently completed the requirements prescribed by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for Certification. Village Manager Steve Sarkozy stated Sacco has demonstrated the highest level of professional service. Her certificate and pin were presented by Florida Association of City Clerks SW District Director and Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kell, MMC, CGSP. Public comment on non-agenda items: A Club Director with the Rotary Club of Estero thanked all for the turnout [...]
Home2Suites and Toll Brothers Estero Townhomes among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 12, 2023
Home2Suites The Board will start the meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, conducting four public information meetings. Public information meetings are held prior to decision-making meetings, and no voting occurs during these meetings. Estero Storage, LLC, is seeking a zoning amendment at Plaza del Sol to construct a mixed-use development including storage, hotel, retail/restaurant/medical office located at 10251 Arcos Avenue. The Goddard School for early childhood development is planning to build a 11,650-square foot school at 10100 Arcos Avenue at Plaza del Sol. Home2Suites is proposing a 4-story, 111-room hotel to be located in an existing parking lot within the Coconut [...]
Light Up Estero 2023 – “Unity in the community”
(Look for photo slideshow at the end of this article) Three Oaks Academy Chorus It was a great weather day for the Rotary Club of Estero’s 9th Annual Light up Estero at the Estero Community Park on December 2, 2023. Children’s activities included a Marvel Superman Bounce House and being treated to balloon sculptures created by Way Too Tall Torrie. Holiday music was provided by the Three Oaks Middle School Jazz Band, Three Oaks Academy Chorus and New Horizons Children's Choir. Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble welcomed the crowd and, along with the Rotary Club of Estero’s president Carmelita Singh-Mayer, lit this [...]
Don Eslick honored at Lee Health at Coconut Point’s 5th Anniversary event
Suzie Eslick touching the plaque which honors her late husband Don Eslick Many Estero residents turned out to help celebrate Lee Health at Coconut Point’s 5th anniversary on November 30. As part of their formal program, they honored Don Eslick, calling him a civic provocateur and unveiled a plaque on the wall “Dedicated in memory of ‘Mr. Estero’ whose passionate advocacy for healthcare contributed to the development of Lee Health Coconut Point.” Don was the founding Chairman of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) in 2002, a “grass roots” community organization which addressed quality of life issues. As part [...]