Estero debris drop-off site to close December 8
The Estero debris drop-off site at the Estero Community Park on 21651 Via Coconut Point will close at 5 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2017. Lee County plans to close public drop off sites this month in preparation for the completion of Hurricane Irma debris collection. Residents may continue to self-haul horticulture debris to North Fort Myers, 17771 N. Tamiami Trail, and Lee County Mosquito Control District, 1840 Gunnery Road. These sites will remain open until the collection efforts have been completed prior to New Year’s Day. In addition, residents can continue to self-haul Construction & Demolition debris at no charge [Read More.]
Remodeling Village Hall 2nd floor, Land Development Code update and legal services are on the agenda for the December 6 Council meeting
The contract for the 2nd floor Village Hall remodel, ranking of consultants for the Land Development Code update, railroad crossings agreement and legal services related to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code are on the agenda for the Council meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2017. 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/
Lee County continues its flood mitigation efforts post-Hurricane Irma
UPDATES: Lee County Department of Transportation is re-checking ancillary ditches and pipes to known hot-spot areas. Nine DOT crews are working on ditch maintenance. Stakeholder meetings have occurred for the Initial Flood Assessment Projects, including Villages at County Creek, Citrus Park, City of Bonita Springs, Fort Myers RV Park, The Forest, Lee County Port Authority, The Harborage, Hampton Park, Lehigh Acres Municipal Service Improvement District and Pine Lakes Community Association. Completion for the Initial Flooding Assessment Projects are as follows: Imperial River/ Spring Creek/ Halfway Creek/ Estero River: Field work 80% complete Ten Mile Canal/ Island Park/ Briarcliff/ Six Mile [Read More.]
Council reviewed Comprehensive Plan’s Housing and Infrastructure elements during November 29, 2017, workshop
Mary Gibbs, Community Development Director, initiated the workshop by stating the Comprehensive Plan must be transmitted to the state in early January and is expected to be adopted sometime in late March 2018. Ben Smith, LaRue Planning and Management Services, reviewed the major objectives of the Housing element which include protecting neighborhood integrity and compatibility, recognition of historic housing and sustaining the current affordable housing in Estero. Another objective is aging and special needs population, and Smith noted that Estero has a higher population of elderly than many other communities so this is an important objective. (Presentation) Laura DeJohn, Johnson [Read More.]
Support Estero High School athletes while choosing your Christmas tree
Pick out your 6 foot to 11 foot Fraser Fir tree and support Estero High School athletes at the same time. The Estero High School Booster Club is holding a holiday tree fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, December 2 & 3, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the River Ranch Road entrance. Trees will be sold on a first come, first served basis so they suggest you come early. Snacks and beverages will also be available for sale both days. All profits will benefit the student athletes.
December “Happenings” in Estero
December 2 – Yard sale to benefit United Way Lee County Parks & Recreation will hold a yard sale to benefit United Way from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, at the Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The event and parking is free. Pets are not permitted in the park, only in the Dog Park. December 2 – “Light up Estero” The 4th annual “Light up Estero” Christmas program will be held at the Estero Community Park from 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday. Music will be provided by the Estero High School Jazz Band and the New [Read More.]
Vice-Mayor Ribble named Southwest Florida League of Cities Vice-President
The Southwest Florida League of Cities (SWFLC) recently announced its 2018 officers, including the Village of Estero’s District 1 Councilmember and Vice-Mayor Bill Ribble serving as Vice President. Other SWFLC officers will be City of Punta Gorda Mayor Rachel Keesling as President, City of Bonita Springs Councilman Fred Forbes as Treasurer, and City of Sanibel Vice-Mayor Mick Denham as Secretary. The SWFLC is comprised of 11 municipalities in Charlotte, Collier, Lee and Hendry Counties dedicated to a strong, united and active advocacy program. The League is committed to being a voice that is heard by the local legislative delegation. Preservation [Read More.]
“An Evening under the Shadow Wood” supports Estero students
The second annual fundraiser for the Estero High School Culinary Program will be held on Monday, December 18, at 6 p.m., at the Shadow Wood Country Club. Chef Educator Jeremy Jasper and his students will offer a special treat, conducting a full, one-hour competition team demonstration where they will create their signature three-course meal in front of their guests. Diners will enjoy a variety of passed hors d’oeuvres during the competition, followed by an elegant dinner. This unique dining experience will generate funds to send the high school competition team to Orlando to compete in the Florida ProStart state culinary [Read More.]
Ban on medical marijuana dispensaries and Estero Parkway among topics discussed at the Council meeting November 15, 2017
Resolution 2017-31 This resolution was adopted as part of the Consent Agenda. It supports the designation of the Coach Jeff Sommer Memorial Highway on U.S. 41 from the north to southern boundaries of the Village of Estero. (Resolution 2017-31) Ordinance 2nd Reading and Public Hearing – Ordinance 2017-10 Council voted to adopt this ordinance to prohibit medical marijuana facilities within the boundaries of the Village. (Ordinance 2017-10) It was noted that the state legislature will address additional regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries during the 2018 legislative session. Currently, the only options the state has permitted is to either ban dispensaries [Read More.]
Naples Community Hospital was among the presenters to the Planning & Zoning Board on November 14, 2017
Public Information Meeting – Naples Community Hospital Representatives for NCH presented their request for an amendment to the Shoppes of Coconut Trace CPD to remove the hours of operation restriction on a free standing emergency medical facility to allow 24-hour emergency service 7 days a week. Coconut Trace is zoned for hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The applicant also is requesting to modify design standards for the placement of service facilities closer to US 41 than allowed, and a deviation from the maximum height to allow building elements up to 63 feet. (Presentation) This property is [Read More.]