SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
What improvements would you like to see in the Village of Estero? This question will be asked of Estero residents at a public workshop to be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, at the Legacy Church, 21115 Design Parc Lane, across from the entrance to the Estero Community Park and Village Hall. The Village Council will be reviewing Capital Improvement Projects as part of the overall budget process and wants to hear what projects the community believes to be most important so that Council can set priorities and put together a complete plan. Some of the projects proposed by [Read More.]
Summer Events at the Koreshan State Historic Site
Sunday Farmers’ Market Every Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Experience a quaint Farmer’s Market in the historic settlement of the Koreshans. Buy goods including fresh veggies and fruits, local honey and seafood, unique crafts and handmade goods, fresh crepes and kettle corn and more. Park admission is free for the Farmer’s Market. Guided Kayak Tours of Estero River and Mound Key Voted BEST in SWFL. Join the Florida Master Naturalist on a historic paddle to explore the unique ecosystems and history of the Estero River, Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and Mound Key. All equipment is included. Reservations required. Call College [Read More.]
April concert to feature Beethoven, Prokofiev, and Ravel
The final concert of the Estero Concert Series’ season will feature chamber music composed by Beethoven, Prokofiev, and Ravel at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 10. Performing artists include: Jennifer Kozbial-Posadas and Marlena Chow on violins, John T. Posadas on viola and Adam Satinsky on cello. The performance will be held at the historic Art Hall at the Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road. Seating is limited to 90 attendees Tickets are available at $40 per person; this price includes entrance to the park. These concerts have been sold out in the past so reservations are recommended. Reservations may be [Read More.]
March activities at Koreshan State Historic Site
March 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Classic Car & Craft Show - Come see the variety of pre-1980 vehicles on display in the Koreshan Settlement and shop the arts, crafts and food vendors. March 13, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Estero Concert Series – Chamber music concert featuring Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Oboe and Piano Op. 185, Robert Schumann’s Three Romances for Oboe and Piano, and Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 13 in A minor. Tickets are available at $40 per person; this price includes entrance to the park. Reservations may be made by calling (239) 596-8404. [Read More.]
New Village Hall move-in date
Village of Estero Offices have Moved The Village staff and Community Development Department are now located in the new Village Hall at Suite 101, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL 33928. The Community Development offices are on the first floor, along with the Council Chambers, and the Village administrative offices are on the second floor. All Village staff phone numbers and email addresses remain the same as they appear on the Village website. The Community Development Department’s main phone number is 221-5036. The Village Hall is located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, on the east side [Read More.]
March Concert to feature Poulenc, Schumann and Schubert
The Estero Concert Series will feature Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Oboe and Piano Op. 185, Robert Schumann’s Three Romances for Oboe and Piano, and Franz Schubert’s String Quartet No. 13 in A minor at their upcoming concert at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 13. Performing artists include: Judy Christy on oboe; Bella Gutshtein on piano; Boris Sandler, Ruth Leone on violins; Katrina Rozmus on viola, and John Marcy on cello. The performance will be held at the historic Art Hall at the Koreshan State Park, 3800 Corkscrew Road. Seating is limited to 90 attendees. Tickets are available at $40 per person; [Read More.]
Koreshan State Park
Estero is fortunate to have the unique Koreshan State Park in the center of our community. This park offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as concerts and even a farmers’ market. It’s also where the Estero River flows through to the Estero Bay and where a pine flatwoods habitat, as well as a wide range of plant species from all around the world, can be viewed. Events at the Koreshan State Park At this park, you can explore structures and gardens of the 19th century Koreshan Unity Settlement. This settlement was the continuation of a religious [Read More.]
Estero Concert Series features music by Schubert and Franck
Gifted chamber music artists will present Franz Schubert’s spirited Piano Trio No. 2 in E-flat major and Cesar Franck’s emotional Piano Quintet in F minor at the Estero Concert Series’ performance at the Koreshan State Park at 4 p.m., Sunday, January 17. Featured artists for this concert are Max Rabinovitsj and Daniela Shtereva on violins; John Posadas on viola; Paul York on cello, and Dror Biran on piano. Performers for the Estero Concert Series are all accomplished classical musicians, several of whom are currently with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and other important musical groups around the country. The concerts also [Read More.]
Costume Contest from the Koreshan State Park Halloween Fest
District 4 Council member Katy Errington served as a judge for the most original and creative Halloween costume contest entered by the 30 plus children in attendance. In addition, while the activities were going on, one of the employees of the park noticed a raccoon in a tree with a plastic bottle stuck on its head. As a Councilor representing the Village of Estero, Errington was approached by a park employee and asked who could be called to remove the bottle from the animal’s head. Errington called the Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Von Arx Wildlife Hospital and put a staff person [Read More.]
Annual Koreshan State Park Halloween Fest
District 1 Council member Bill Ribble joined in on the festivities at the annual Koreshan State Park Halloween Fest by having his face painted courtesy of the Kayaking Tour volunteers. This was just one of the many activities available at the family-friendly Halloween celebration. Park rangers were on hand to describe the history of the park and the Koreshan Settlement Plan. Many community-wide activities are conducted at the park on Corkscrew Road. There will be a vintage RV show on Saturday, November 7; there is a Farmers’ Market open every Sunday from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., and the park’s [Read More.]