We all need to conserve water
The region has recorded below-average rainfall from November through March, and as seasonally dry conditions continue, residents and visitors are urged to conserve water and to limit lawn irrigation. Groundwater conditions should improve with the onset of seasonal rains, which typically begin in June. However, the increase in usage brought about by the drier than normal conditions and the increased seasonal population makes spring a critical time to cut back unnecessary use. Conserving now during the dry season will help protect declining groundwater levels throughout the county. Celebrate the 20th April Water Conservation Month by helping conserve water usage. The [Read More.]
Council to conduct zoning hearings on Wednesday, April 11, 2015
The Village Council will conduct zoning hearings for the Arcos Executive Center office building, ComTerra’s request for a 128-room hotel and the Phoenix at Estero assisted living facility at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Village Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. Residents are invited to attend or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/.
Chase Bank to present to the Design Review Board on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for the Chase Bank at 10801 Miromar Outlet Drive, northwest corner of Miromar Outlet Drive and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, which is applying for a development order. The meeting will start with an introduction of the new Design Review Board members along with an election of a vice chairman and a review of rules of conduct. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to attend and comment on the proposed projects or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. Design Review Board meetings are held at 5:30 [Read More.]
Council conducted workshops on Community Development projects, stormwater maintenance and new FEMA maps at their meeting on April 4, 2018
Public Comment on non-agenda items: Robert King, Estero Council of Community Leaders’ Transportation Director, stated he has been invited to participate in the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Florida Summit on June 7-8, 2018. He will be addressing some of the transportation issues along Corkscrew Road. (Presentation) Action Item Street Sweeping Contract Council approved awarding a Request for Bids No. RFB 2018-03 to USA Services of Florida, Inc., for street sweeping Village of Estero roadways for a one year period. This action also authorizes the Village Manger to execute the contract and to renegotiate the renewal of this contract for an [Read More.]
Council to conduct workshops on Community Development projects, Bonita-Estero Economic Development Council, stormwater maintenance and new FEMA maps on April 4, 2018
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, reviewing a request for bid for street sweeping services. The Village Attorney will then provide a 2018 Legislative Session Final Report. Council will convene to conduct workshops pertaining to Community Development projects, Bonita Springs Estero Economic Development Council, stormwater maintenance projects and the new FEMA maps. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Village Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. Residents are invited to attend and comment on agenda items or they may [Read More.]
Dialysis center, hotel and assisted living facility appeared before the Design Review Board on March 28, 2018
Public Hearing Estero Dialysis at Corkscrew Palms Estero Dialysis at Corkscrew Palms was requesting a development order for their proposed 7,226 ± square foot medical office building with porte-cochere at 9431 Corkscrew Palms Circle, approximately 300 feet east of the Estero Village Hall. They added a public seating area on the northwest corner of their building and removed some of the parking spaces to allow for the porte-cochere, but still have 48 spaces when only 29 spaces are required. (Presentation) The Board suggested the applicant bring the air conditioning unit closer to the building and plant shrubs in the easement [Read More.]
Upcoming activities at Koreshan State Park
GUIDED HISTORIC TOURS April – December *SATURDAY and SUNDAY at 10am ONLY* Explore the 19th century religious Koreshan settlement, its structures, and gardens. Join our guided walking tours and learn about these idealistic pioneers. The walking tour is about an hour and a half. Guided Tours are $2 for adults, $1 for children under 6 years of age and can be purchased at the Ranger Station (239) 992-0311. Official Florida Gopher Tortoise Day 2018 Tuesday, April 10th 10:00a.m. Join a park naturalist in the Art Hall of the Koreshan State Park for a talk on gopher tortoises. Discover exciting facts [Read More.]
Lee County food-rescue campaign begins as seasonal residents head north – Estero Recreation Center
Lee County Solid Waste has created “Donated not Wasted,” a food rescue campaign to encourage seasonal residents and visitors to donate unopened pantry items before returning north. About 70,000 tons, or 13 percent, of the waste stream in Lee County is food, according to a 2016 waste audit. Nationwide, Americans throw out about 30 percent of the available food supply. To help reduce those numbers, unopened canned or dry goods can be dropped off from Sunday, March 18, to April 2 at the Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Lee County Solid Waste is asking the [Read More.]
Large turnout for the Village’s 3rd anniversary celebration in the park
A crowd of approximately 750 locals came to the Estero Community Park to join in the celebration of the Village of Estero’s 3rd anniversary. The party started at 6 p.m. with the music of Billy Dean & Dawn, one of Southwest Florida’s most versatile musical groups who also happen to be Estero residents. Children enjoyed the face painting and crafts along with the stilt walker who created balloon figures and bracelets for them. The program started with Estero Fire Chief Scott Vanderbrook leading the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Estero Life Magazine Publisher Gary Israel singing the National Anthem. Mayor [Read More.]
Assisted living facility and proposed zoning change to accommodate NCH’s proposal for an ER among agenda items for Council on March 21, 2018
The Village Council has a full agenda for the March 21 meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 21. First, Council will consider an agreement with the Lee County School District and then make appointments to fill the expired positions on the Planning & Zoning and Design Review Boards. There will be a first reading of Ordinance No. 2018-03 pertaining to development of an assisted living facility in the Plaza Del Sol; there will be no public comment until the second reading on April 11, 2018. There will be a second reading of Ordinance No. 2018-02 requesting an amendment to the [Read More.]