Sign up now for the 5K Family Fun Run at the Estero Health Expo on March 2
Registration is now open for the 5K Family Fun Run planned for Saturday, March 2, at Estero Park and Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The Family Fun Run is part of Lee County Parks & Recreation’s annual Estero Health Expo, which is 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2, at the Estero Park and Recreation Center. The run will begin at 8 a.m. Advance registration is required for the run and the cost is $20 per participant. To register, visit www.leeparks.org/register or call the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470. The Estero Health Expo will feature health vendors and community resources. [...]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on January 17, 2024
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17. Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil. See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not household [...]
Jim Shields to be named the Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year on February 8
Engage Estero is inviting residents to help celebrate and honor Jim Shields at the inaugural “Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award” dinner at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 8, at The Club at Grandezza. For over 19 years, Jim Shields has provided leadership and commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Estero and, notably, improving education in our community. He created the 2-5-8 Graduate Junior Achievement program, including 135 volunteers, impacting over 2800 students. The Breaking Par Program he started in 2013 has raised $561,000 for educational programs. Jim has served on the Engage Estero Board of [...]
Estero Recreation Center hosting a Parents Night Out on January 20
Estero Recreation Center will host a Parents Night Out program from 4:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, January 20, at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. This special event is for children ages 6-13 years old. Activities will include games and a pizza dinner. The cost is $5 for members. Pre-register at www.leeparks.org/register. The registration deadline is noon Friday, January 19. This program is a great chance for parents to have a night out after the holidays. For more information about the program, contact Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office “My Autism Connection” Lunch & Learn
The Lee County Sheriff's Office Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center invites you to the "My Autism Connection" Lunch & Learn. Enjoy a Free lunch, generously provided by Ford's Garage of Miromar Outlets as they share information regarding this incredible organization and the services they offer for adults with Autism. Sandra Worth, Executive Director and Founder of "My Autism Connection" will be the Guest Speaker. Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Lee County Sheriff's Office Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center, Suite 190 at Mirmor Outlets Seating is limited, reserve your seat by emailing Gary Levine at glevine@sheriffleefl.org.
Village wide traffic study and Code Enforcement among items addressed by Council on January 3, 2024
Information security policy Florida Statute 282.3185 Local Government Cybersecurity Act requires certain standards be met by local governments. The Village of Estero’s information security policy was created and reviewed by the Village’s information technology consultants, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, to meet the requirements of this statute. This policy will standardize and bolster the cybersecurity of the Village. Council voted to adopt this policy. Code enforcement lien ProEnergy, LLC, owns the Marathon Gas Station at 8800 Corkscrew Road. The owner was cited in May 2021 for sign maintenance. The case was heard before the Special Magistrate and the Magistrate imposed a [...]
“First Friday on the Deck” Bourbon Tasting Fundraiser hosted by the Estero Historical Society
Estero Historical Society is hosting an exclusive bourbon tasting paired with delightful appetizers from 4 – 6 p.m., Friday, January 5. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off your weekend by trying four distinctly different bourbons and appetizers. Relax, socialize, and enjoy yourselves in a quaint and natural environment at 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Tickets: $25 for Members—$30 for Non-Members. RSVP today or call (239) 272-1911.
Prehistoric Florida to be described at Estero Historical Society meeting on January 13
Popular local historian Jacob Winge will present his history program on Prehistoric Florida to the Estero Historical Society from 9:30 – 11 a.m., Saturday, January 13, at the clubhouse at Country Creek Country Club, 21125 Country Club Drive. Winge, a local historian and fifth generation Floridian who has been giving history presentations since he was in his teens, will describe how about 12,000 years ago, when Florida was much larger and drier than now, wandering hunter-gatherers arrived. They lived a simple life, following the great herds of mammoths and other megafauna and gathering the wild grains, nuts, and berries they [...]
Village-wide traffic study contract among items for review by Council on January 3, 2024
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council addressing an information security policy, a code enforcement payment, a Village-wide traffic study to be conducted January – March, a contract to enable the acquisition of right of way or easements to complete numerous roadway, landscaping, bicycle, and pedestrian projects, and a gravity sewer smoke and closed-circuit television testing contract change order associated with the extension of central sewer to the communities of Estero Bay Village, Sunny Grove, and Cypress Bend. A workshop will then be conducted to review the Code Enforcement law and procedures. The full agenda is available [...]
It Takes Two to Fight: Don’t Engage with Aggressive Driving
It Takes Two to Fight In general, there are two active participants in road rage incidents. Stay calm, don’t respond, and disengage to stay safe. https://estero-fl.gov/aggressive-driving