Public invited to review updated land management plan for Estero Marsh Preserve
The land management plan for Estero Marsh Preserve has been updated to show the work that has been completed on the site during the past 10 years. The plan will be the topic of discussion at a meeting 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers. Estero Marsh Preserve consists of 244 acres acquired through the Conservation 20/20 program and located within the Estero Bay watershed. The plan describes the preserves and past restoration work. No change to management of the preserve is planned. After public review, the plan [Read More.]
Council to continue a public hearing for ComTerra hotel and conduct a workshop for the Stormwater Master Plan on May 2, 2018
Council will continue a public hearing for the ComTerra Development LLC regarding their proposed 128-room hotel located at 23400 Walden Center Drive south of Coconut Road. Council will set a hearing date for the Comprehensive Plan adoption; approve the Land Development Code agreement and a request for bid for roadway irrigation service. In addition, a workshop will be conducted for the Stormwater Master Plan update. 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 [Read More.]
Estero High School culinary students participated in Venue Naples
Estero High School Chef Educator Jeremy Jasper supervised as his culinary students prepared a three course tasting menu at Venue Naples for the first event of the “Stay in May Festival”. Students from Estero High, Lorenzo Walker Technical High and Gulf Coast High prepared themed meals inspired by the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The Estero students, Kaitlyn Jacobson, Angel Jimenez, Amy Hallifax and William Delphin, prepared Asian-inspired food themed after the musical “South Pacific.” The menu included “Jack” cakes on a bed of wakame seaweed salad and pepper jelly, teriyaki soaked salmon with arame seaweed dressing and Asian rice [Read More.]
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits appeared before the Design Review Board on April 25, 2018
Public Hearing ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Store Representatives for the ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Store presented their request for a development order for their new building and monument sign to the Design Review Board on April 25. This application is for a one-story, 12,360-square foot building at the Paradise Shoppes of Estero at 21700 S. Tamiami Trail, west of US 41 and south of Pelican Sound Drive. The ABC Store, which is currently operating in this plaza, will be moving to the out parcel. (Presentation) The main entrance tower has been raised per past suggestions of the Board [Read More.]
Rotary Club of Estero recognized for planting 50 trees in Estero Community Park
Kathy Ball presented a plaque to Tom Patricca in recognition of the Rotary Club of Estero’s purchase of trees for the park. The plaque will hang in the park’s Recreation Center. On Earth Day, April 22, 2018, Kathy Ball, Senior Supervisor, Lee County Parks and Recreation, presented a plaque to Tom Patricca, President, Rotary Club of Estero, for the club’s monetary contribution of $4,000 toward the purchase of 50 native trees for the park. The trees were planted on March 14, 2018, and included 10 sabal palms, 26 live oaks, 10 bald cypress and 4 shady lady black [Read More.]
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits store on the agenda for the Design Review Board on April 25
The Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing for the ABC Fine Wine & Spirits store at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2018. This store will be located at 21700 S. Tamiami Trail, west of US 41 and south of Pelican Sound Drive. 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 in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park.
Council recognized retiring DRB members, conducted workshops on Estero Parkway and US 41 median landscaping, and appointed new PZB member on April 18, 2018
Proclamations Council started the meeting with a proclamation for the FGCU students who recently received the Governor’s Cup Award. This award is sponsored by the Roundtable of Entrepreneurship Educators of Florida to advance entrepreneurship across the state. The students were awarded the Governor’s Cup for developing “RoomDig”, an exclusive housing app for college students. Standing left to right: Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble, Jacob Adamowicz, FGCU’s Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship Dr. Sandra Kauanui, Jace Yawnik, Sarah Reisinger, Mason Tucker and Mayor Jim Boesch. (Proclamation) Proclamations were then presented to each of the retiring members of the Design Review Board (DRB). [Read More.]
Village of Estero looking for a state-registered landscape architect for the Design Review Board
The Village of Estero is seeking applications for a state-registered landscape architect volunteer position on the Design Review Board. The Board reviews applications for site plan approval (Development Orders) and signage for conformance with the Village codes for landscaping, architecture, pedestrian connectivity and other items. The Design Review Board meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL 33928. Applications may be obtained by contacting Kathy Hall, Village Clerk, phone: (239) 221-5033 or email: hall@estero-fl.gov, or on the Village of Estero website: http://estero-fl.gov/. Submit applications and resumes by 5:00 [Read More.]
Planning & Zoning Board reviewed applications from Arcos Executive Center, Hilton Garden Inn and University Highlands on April 17, 2018
Election of Vice Chairman The Board elected Marlene Naratil to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board. Public Hearings Arcos Executive Center Representatives for the Arcos Executive Center in the Plaza del Sol were seeking a vacation of a drainage detention easement as it blocks the access to the entrance to their property. This change has been approved by the South Florida Water Management District. The proposed Arcos Executive Center will be a 66,000-square foot office building with retail at the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. (Presentation) The Board voted to recommend Council approve [Read More.]
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water starting May 1
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from May 1 through May 29, 2018. This is a routine measure common among water utilities that use chloramines as a primary disinfectant. Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact his or her equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment can be installed in advance. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks. Customers may notice a temporary change in the taste, [Read More.]