Ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated library in Estero on Jan. 7
Residents are invited to an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated library at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7. This community celebration will include live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting plus crafts, activities and fun giveaways from 10 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday, January 10. The interior renovations provide a more efficient and flexible use of the space including: Reconfigured spaces for adults, teens and children with new service desks Addition of an Automatic Materials Handling (AMH) system Expanded area for children including collection and play areas A 760-square-foot shared programing room for youth and teen programs Early [Read More.]
“How to Train Your Dragon” free movie in Estero Park on Jan. 9
Enjoy a free movie under the stars at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The 2025 PG-rated fantasy adventure “How to Train your Dragon” will be the featured film. When an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes key to forging a new future for both species. Food trucks will be on-site. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. For more information, please contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470. The event is sponsored [Read More.]
Newly renovated library in Estero to open on December 18
The South County Regional Library will welcome back residents to the newly renovated building starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, December 18. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Thursday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Friday and Saturday at their 21100 Three Oaks Parkway location. An official ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, with a Community Celebration to include live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting plus crafts, activities and fun giveaways from 10 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday, January 10. The [Read More.]
High 5 groundbreaking ceremony set for 3 p.m., Nov. 14
The Village of Estero and High 5 Entertainment are happy to announce the official groundbreaking ceremony for this exciting new addition to Estero from 3 - 4 p.m., Friday, November 14. Residents are welcome to join in the celebration of this important milestone for the community. The groundbreaking will take place in Estero’s Village Hub on the north side of Williams Road and east of Via Coconut Point. There will be directional signage at the entrance, which will be on Bode Blvd. off of Williams Road. The short program will include comments by: Opening remarks – Estero Mayor Joanne Ribble [Read More.]
Elevate Florida Mitigation Event
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Printable Flyer with Information about the Program When March 24, 10 am - 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Water School Building March 25, 10 am - 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Water School [Read More.]
Celebrate Estero at Estero Fest 2025
Estero’s premier event offers entertainment for everyone all day featuring 5 live entertainment acts, including Estero's own the Ben Allen Band as the headliner. In addition to the entertainment, there will be food trucks, a Kids Zone with bounce house & more, Beer & Wine Garden for adults, a Business Expo, LCSO & EFR assets & displays, and the Village of Estero Council and staff will be there celebrating Estero’s 10th anniversary. Join in on this free fun event from 1 – 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at the Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Plan on bringing your family, [Read More.]
You’re invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony for Estero’s “new” Jeff Sommer Stadium August 23, 2024
Residents are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new, professional-level turf field at Jeff Sommer Stadium at 5 p.m. Friday, August 23. The celebration will feature music, food trucks and remarks from Village and school officials. Then at 7:30 p.m., watch the Estero Wildcats compete against the Riverdale Raiders in their first game of the season. Over the summer, the Village of Estero had Hellas Construction, Inc., install artificial turf at the football field. This project features products used by professional football leagues including a Cushdrain shock pad to reduce hardness of the playing surface, Matrix Helix [Read More.]