The Big Cypress Basin and Village Comprehensive Plan were reviewed in the Council workshop on January 3, 2018
The Big Cypress Basin is one of two major watershed basins within the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) 16-county region. The Basin covers Collier County and a part of Lee and Monroe counties. The Big Cypress Basin operates a network of 162 miles of primary canals, 46 water control structures and four pumps to provide flood control during the wet season and to protect the water supplies and environmental resources from over drainage of fresh water during the dry season. Village Attorney Burt Saunders suggested that perhaps the SFWMD and/or state legislature would approve shifting approximately $4 million in [Read More.]
Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair comes to Estero
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host a Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Estero Park and Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Vendor booths from local Lee County businesses will be set up at the park. Enjoy music, door prizes, raffles and demonstrations throughout the day from various classes and groups at the Estero Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity to meet with local agencies and learn how to live a healthier lifestyle. The event is free. Please remember pets and alcohol are not permitted in the [Read More.]
Comprehensive Plan and Big Cypress Basin to be reviewed during a Council workshop on January 3, 2018
The Village’s Comprehensive Plan and the Big Cypress Basin will be discussed during the Council workshop at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 3. 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 watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/.
Estero High students recognized in Outstanding Cambridge Scholar Awards
45 students from Estero High School were recognized by Cambridge Assessment International Education for their outstanding performance in the November 2017 Cambridge examination series. One student, Cody Hutchison, received the ‘Top in Country’ award for earning the highest standard mark in the United States! The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards are a group of awards issued by Cambridge Assessment International Education who recognize exceptional learner achievement in Cambridge examinations around the world. Cody Hutchison The Principal of Estero High School, Clayton Simmons, says that the awards recognize the talent, dedication and commitment of both learners and staff, “The results [Read More.]
Planning & Zoning Board conducted public hearing for the Village’s 1st Comprehensive Plan on December 19, 2017
The Planning & Zoning Board conducted a public hearing for the Village’s first Comprehensive Plan on December 19. They voted to recommend Council submit to the state the December 7 version of the Plan, as amended and with supplemental documents. Community Development Director Mary Gibbs reminded the Board and public that the Comprehensive Plan is the “Big Picture” 10-year document which will be reviewed again by Council on January 3 with a transmittal hearing on January 10, after which it will go to the state reviewing agencies before coming back to Council for review and adoption. Laura DeJohn, Johnson Engineering, [Read More.]
FEMA’s report: 100 Days Marks Hurricane Recovery Progress
In the 100 days since the Sept. 10, 2017, presidential disaster declaration following Hurricane Irma’s destructive path through Florida, the state, with help from federal partners, has progressed from response to significant recovery. Milestones point to this progress: $2.49 billion in survivors’ pockets More than $1 billion in disaster assistance low-interest loans approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) $958 million approved for survivors through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individuals and Household Program (IHP) $519.8 million National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) payments on claims 26,274 volunteers from about 270 voluntary agencies logged more than 1.24 million hours to [Read More.]
Estero Concert Series to highlight composers J.S. Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven on January 28
One of J. S. Bach’s most famous works, the Concerto for 2 violins, and Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 1 Op. 18 will be featured during the chamber music concert at the Koreshan Art Hall at 4 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2018. Featured artist is violinist Max Rabinovitsj who is well known throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has also earned acclaim as a conductor for his interpretations of classical music and his work with youth orchestras. Rabinovitsj founded the St. Louis String Quartet and participated in the Marlboro Music Festival for six years. He became Music Director of the Naples Orchestra & Chorus [Read More.]
Planning & Zoning Board to conduct a public hearing for the Village’s first Comprehensive Plan on December 19, 2017
The Planning & Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing for the Village’s first Comprehensive Plan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 19. The agenda is here: http://estero-fl.gov/agendas/. Residents are invited to attend and offer comments, or they may watch the meeting online at: http://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. The next PZB meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 16.
Lee County will complete Hurricane Irma debris collection on December 21; several public drop-off sites remain open
Lee County will complete Hurricane Irma debris collection on Thursday, December 21, except for tree stumps. Tree stump removal will resume after the holiday break on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. After December 21, all residential horticulture should be placed at the curb in compliance with normal collection operations. Check www.leegov.com/solidwaste Some residential public drop-off sites remain open; all have closings slated: Central Fort Myers site at Page Field, 4551 S. Cleveland Ave., will close at 5 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 15; South Fort Myers site at 14790 A&W Bulb Road, will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec 22. North Fort Myers, [Read More.]
Miromar Playland, Pelican Sound and Genova modifications among applications approved by the Design Review Board on December 13, 2017
Public Hearings Miromar Playland Miromar Outlet Mall is planning to relocate their existing play center and add an interior climbing wall, outdoor seating, shade structures and decorative bronze railing for containment. This 3800 square foot “Playland” is located in the northwest corner of the mall, south of the lake. (Presentation) The Board approved this application. Pelican Sound Clubhouse renovation A representative for Pelican Sound presented their proposed clubhouse addition/remodel, pro-shop and cart barn relocation and tennis court removal. They plan to retain some of the existing landscape with the addition of enhanced landscaping materials. (Presentation) Pelican Sound is located at [Read More.]