State of Florida ranked Estero High School at an “A” rating
Clayton Simmons, Principal of the Estero High School, proudly announced, “Estero High School is extremely excited to earn an “A” grade from the State of Florida! This is a testament to our talented students and our amazing teachers and support staff.” The school achieved huge gains across the board in language arts and reading, as well as algebra and geometry. They also made considerable gains in biology, college and career acceleration, and graduation rate. Simmons stated, “We are looking forward to the upcoming year and are thrilled to be working with the Village of Estero to continue to raise the [Read More.]
Lee County reminds us to save taxpayer dollars by recycling smart
Lee County ranks third in the state with a 74 percent recycling rate, according to data recently released by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, putting the county on track to meet the statewide 75 percent recycling goal by 2020. But achieving that goal will not be easy. In order to reach the 74 percent rate, Lee County’s recycling contractor had to pull 19.4 million pounds of trash out of the recycling carts. That’s nearly 10,000 tons of trash that should not have been placed in recycling bins. Removing it cost taxpayers $362,871. It is more important than ever that [Read More.]
Phoenix of Estero and Land Development Code on the agenda for the Planning & Zoning Board at 5:30 p.m. July 17, 2018
Phoenix of Estero has requested the Board conduct a Public Information Meeting to review their request for an amendment to the Master Concept plan to show the location of proposed ground mounted solar panels. Phoenix of Estero is an assisted living facility which will be located at 10251 Arcos Avenue, adjacent to the existing Estero Medical Center north of Arcos Avenue and northeast of the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. In addition, the Board will review an update of the Land Development Code. Planning & Zoning Board meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, [Read More.]
Shoppes at Estero Grande and Primrose School reviewed by the Design Review Board on July 11, 2018
Public Hearing Shoppes at Estero Grande The applicant requested the Board approve a development order for the infrastructure for Phase 2 of the Estero Grande subdivision. Estero Grande is located west of US 41 at the intersection of US 41 and Estero Parkway. The Board approved the development order for the infrastructure only. Conditions included that Phase 3, which is the 7,256 square foot restaurant building, have a separate development order to include the monument signage and lighting. Workshop A workshop was conducted for the architectural design of the Texas Roadhouse building, which is designated Phase 3 of the Estero [Read More.]
Tree protection ordinance not adopted; Home Rule, CIP and FY 2018-19 budget among other topics addressed by Council on July 11, 2018
Action Items Resolution No. 2018-08 – honoring 50 years of municipal Home Rule Council approved this resolution which honors 50 years of municipal Home Rule in the Florida Constitution and commits to an educational initiative to help Floridians understand the benefit of this right. Home Rule has enabled each city, town and village across the Sunshine State to consider, adopt, revise or remove its own laws without the need to seek legislative permission from the state. (Resolution) Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Council Liaison to the Florida League of Cities, “deputized” Council members to be “Home Rule Enforcement Officers” committed to promoting [Read More.]
Design Review Board to address requests from Shoppes of Estero Grande and Primrose School of Estero at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018
The Shoppes at Estero Grande is requesting the Design Review Board to approve a development order to construct a 7,256 square foot freestanding restaurant within the Estero Grande subdivision. Estero Grande is located west of US 41 at the intersection of US 41 and Estero Parkway. In addition, a workshop will be conducted for the Primrose School of Estero located at 10350 Corkscrew Commons Drive. The applicant is proposing to develop a 12,111 square foot school on a 2.26-acre vacant parcel. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend and comment on the proposed projects or [Read More.]
Council to address tree protection ordinance, Capital Improvement Program and conduct workshop regarding the FY 2018-2019 budget on Wednesday, July 11, 2018
There will be a second reading and public hearings for an amendment to the tree protection, road and park impact fees sections of the transitional Land Development Code at the Council meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11. Other topics include resolutions honoring 50 years of home rule and appointing the voting delegate for the Village of Estero for the 2018 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference and Business Meeting. In addition, there will be a public hearing for the Capital Improvement Program followed by a workshop pertaining to the proposed FY 2018-2019 budget. The full agenda is available here: [Read More.]
Residents invited to assist the Village in preparing its first Land Development Code (LDC)
The Village is working on a legal guide for the future growth and development of Estero. It will include standards to control the uses of buildings or areas of land, the rules about building size and height, setbacks from lot lines and required open space. Once completed, it will become the Village’s first LDC. Residents are being asked to take part in this process. You may participate by providing feedback at public meetings or submit general comments at any time by filling out the form here: http://www.esterozoning.org/. By requesting to be included on this webpage’s email list, you will receive [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society’s annual July 4th celebration
Left to right: Mayor Jim Boesch, Councilmember Katy Errington, Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Councilmember Jon McLain and Estero Historical Society President Charles Dauray. (Councilmembers Batos, Levitan and Wilson were unavailable.) Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by bringing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence “to life” for all to enjoy. More than 60 Estero residents, Village Councilmembers and members of Estero Fire Rescue gathered at the Society’s cottage to hear a presentation by Mayor Boesch and join in on this year’s annual reading of the Declaration.
Residents invited to comment on proposed change to tree protection ordinance
The Village is considering an amendment to the tree protection section of the Land Development Code to require a permit for tree removal of protected trees on single family residential lots. The Village Council will hold a public hearing of this tree protection ordinance at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle. Residents are invited to attend the meeting and make their comments known during this public hearing. You will find the ordinance here. The ordinance does not change any existing requirements for condominiums, apartments, commercial projects or common areas [Read More.]