Park Place of Estero, Estero Ridge Plaza, Marriott and University Self-Storage presented to the Design Review Board on January 24, 2018
Public Hearings Park Place of Estero Representatives for Park Place of Estero were requesting a development order for their 16-unit single-family residential subdivision. This property is located at 9400 Block Lane, north of Williams Road and west of River Ranch Road. Plans call for one or two-story semi-custom homes, with architecture consistent with the homes on Block Lane. They are planning a shaded, public gathering space with pavers and benches next to a ½-acre meandering lake with fountain. They added sidewalks along both sides of the road, and will be retaining 3 on-site heritage trees and replacing those which must [Read More.]
Estero High School girls soccer team hosting district championship match Friday, January 26
Garner's double sends Estero girls soccer to 4A-12 title game Junior Eden Garner scored two goals in a span of five minutes at the end of the first half of the game last week which was enough to push Estero past Ida Baker 2-0 to advance the team to the District 4A-12 championship game. In the 37th minute, Garner's left-footed shot rocketed past the Bulldog goalkeeper and, just before the halftime whistle, the junior forward again struck a sweet shot after fellow junior Maggie Struble laid off a pass that Garner hit in stride to put Estero in the driver's [Read More.]
The Village of Estero wants you!
As you probably already know, Estero live streams all of its official meetings. Once recorded, the meetings become available online on the Village’s website so they can be viewed at everyone’s convenience anywhere in the world. The Council Chambers has a state-of-the-art audio/video system in an operational control room in the back of the Chambers. This system includes controls for 4 video cameras, a speaker system, microphones and monitors for each Councilmember, as well as a couple of monitors for the audience. In addition to in-person presentations, the system also allows the live broadcast of all multimedia materials presented to [Read More.]
2018 Estero Heart Walk & Wellness Festival
Sign up now to participate in the 1 or 3 mile non-competitive walk/run at 9 a.m., Saturday, February 17, at the Estero Community Park. You may register at www.heart.org/esteroheartwalk. Take steps toward a heart healthy lifestyle while raising funds for the American Heart Association to fight heart disease and stroke in our community.
Marriott Springhill Suites and University Self-Storage among applications to be presented at the Design Review Board meeting January 24, 2018
The Design Review Board will conduct public hearings for Park Place of Estero located at 9400 Park Lane and Estero Ridge Shopping Plaza which is requesting approval of the paint colors of their building. The Plaza is located on the southeast corner of Estero Parkway and US 41 at 20041 S. Tamiami Trail, In addition, the Board will hold workshops for Marriott Springhill Suites Hotel located adjacent to Embassy Suites at 10370 Corkscrew Commons Drive and University Self Storage located on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. The full agenda is available here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Residents are invited to [Read More.]
Council conducted workshops on River Oaks Park and Estero Parkway in addition to their meeting on January 17, 2018
Workshop River Oaks Park Barbara Saxton, Co-chair, “Friends of River Oaks Preserve”, and Debi Osborne, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, spoke about a 10-acre property at the eastern end of E. Broadway. The group is advocating the Village purchase the property and keep it as a natural preserve with community access. (Presentation) Public Comment: 10 neighboring residents spoke regarding this issue, with the majority being against the proposed park/preserve due to safety, security, poor access, parking and maintenance issues. Council came to a consensus to wait to make any determination regarding this project until they have an opportunity to [Read More.]
New hotel and Shoppes at Coconut Trace (NCH) hours of operation among applications reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Board on January 16, 2018
Public Hearings Estero Grande Plat The applicant is proposing a plat creating 9 tracts including commercial, multi-family residential, with the remaining tracts dedicated to a preserve area, roadway and road right of way, and lake and site drainage areas. (Presentation) Estero Grande is located west of the intersection of Estero Parkway and US 41. The Board voted to recommend Council approve this application. Tidewater Plat The applicant is requesting a plat creating 118 single-family lots from three tracts which were created under Tidewater Phase 3. This would complete the plats in this community. (Presentation) Tidewater is located west of Ben [Read More.]
Save the Date! Village’s 3rd Anniversary Party March 16
The Village of Estero will celebrate its 3rd anniversary at 6 p.m., Friday, March 16 with a free family-oriented party at the Estero Community Park. There will be face painting and other children’s activities, food vendors and outstanding entertainment provided by southwest Florida’s premier entertainers Billy Dean & Dawn. A short recognition of Estero’s community leaders will take place from 6:30 – 7 p.m., and then the entertainment starts again and continues until 9 p.m. This party is geared to bringing the entire community together in a fun atmosphere to celebrate our “new” village. This is not a political activity [Read More.]
Estero High School girls soccer team playing in district championship next week
The Estero High School girls soccer team is vying for the district championship in three home games next week. The games will be played at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, January 23, 24 and 26. The team earned top seed in the district playoffs in December which allowed for all games to be played at Estero High School’s Jeff Sommer Stadium, 21900 River Ranch Road. This year the Wildcats have had a record 18 wins, one tie and one loss, and scored 102 goals while only giving up 12, averaging 5 goals a game. Residents can cheer the [Read More.]
Council meeting on January 17, 2018, has a full agenda including workshops on River Oaks Park and Estero Parkway
Resolutions pertaining to Tidewater and Estero Grande, the recruiting process for the Planning & Zoning and Design Review Boards, and mowing, landscape and street light maintenance are among the topics Council will be addressing at their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 17. In addition, there will be workshops conducted pertaining to River Oaks Park (which is a 10-acre property at the eastern end of East Broadway) and Estero Parkway. 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. [Read More.]