Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents to properly dispose of electronics and batteries this holiday season
With holiday shopping and the replacement of old electronics, Lee County Solid Waste reminds residents of the importance of proper electronic device disposal, and to be aware of proper battery disposal. Computers, all computer components, printers, copiers, scanners and televisions can either be disposed of in the regular garbage or brought to the Household Chemical Waste Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers. Household alkaline batteries, AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button batteries can be disposed of in your regular garbage can. Any other type of battery (rechargeable, nickel-cadmium, automotive, lithium-ion, lead-acid) should be recycled at the Household Chemical Waste [...]
Council conducted a special meeting to address an appeal of the Brooks Town Center apartments development order on December 13, 2023
Council conducted a public hearing for an appeal to dismiss the development order for the Brooks Town Center apartments which was approved with conditions by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 10, 2023. The applicants were also appealing the related Settlement Agreement. The proposed project is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. The project applicant applied for a development order (site plan approval) on August 3, 2023 to redevelop approximately half the site (5.33 acres) including demolishing the vacant Winn Dixie building, retaining the remaining commercial uses, and developing a multifamily project [...]
Learn from experts how you can protect our waterways
Each and every one of us can reduce pollution, efficiently utilize resources, and protect our waterways for the future. Check out these useful sources for ways we all can contribute. Village of Estero: https://estero-fl.gov/residents UF/IFAS Lawn & Garden http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden Florida Friendly Landscaping Program https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu
Estero Storage, Goddard School, Home2Suites and Estero Townhomes addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 12, 2023
Public Information Meetings The Board conducted four public information meetings on Tuesday. Public information meetings are held prior to decision-making meetings, and no voting occurs during these meetings. Estero Storage, LLC Estero Storage, LLC, is seeking a zoning amendment at Plaza del Sol in order to construct a 7.08-acre mixed-use development including storage, hotel, retail/restaurant/medical office located at 10251 Arcos Avenue behind the car wash. This property was zoned for an assisted living facility that was never developed. Their plans call for a 110,000 square foot storage facility, 120 hotel rooms, and 18,000 square feet of commercial along with an [...]
Entertainment District, River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics reviewed by Council on December 6, 2023
Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kelly, Village Clerk Carol Sacco, and Mayor Jon McLain The meeting started with recognition of Village Clerk Carol Sacco who recently completed the requirements prescribed by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks for Certification. Village Manager Steve Sarkozy stated Sacco has demonstrated the highest level of professional service. Her certificate and pin were presented by Florida Association of City Clerks SW District Director and Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kell, MMC, CGSP. Public comment on non-agenda items: A Club Director with the Rotary Club of Estero thanked all for the turnout [...]
Council to conduct special meeting to address appeal of Brooks Town Center apartments development order on December 13, 2023
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a public hearing for an appeal of the Brooks Town Center apartments development order. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website. Comments must be received by noon one day before the actual meeting and they will be distributed to the Council but will not be read at the meeting.
Lee Board of County Commissioners approve contract for Corkscrew Road Widening Phase II
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted today to approve a contract for construction of Corkscrew Road Widening Phase II from Bella Terra Boulevard to Alico Road. Construction will begin in the first quarter of 2024 and the project includes: Widening of an existing two-lane road to four lanes Drainage improvements A 6-foot sidewalk on the north side and 10-foot asphalt shared-use path on the south side On-road bike lanes A new signal at Alico Road Force main and water main relocations/replacements. The $26.6 million contract is with Bergeron Land Development. The widening project is a top-tier transportation priority for [...]
Home2Suites and Toll Brothers Estero Townhomes among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 12, 2023
Home2Suites The Board will start the meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, conducting four public information meetings. Public information meetings are held prior to decision-making meetings, and no voting occurs during these meetings. Estero Storage, LLC, is seeking a zoning amendment at Plaza del Sol to construct a mixed-use development including storage, hotel, retail/restaurant/medical office located at 10251 Arcos Avenue. The Goddard School for early childhood development is planning to build a 11,650-square foot school at 10100 Arcos Avenue at Plaza del Sol. Home2Suites is proposing a 4-story, 111-room hotel to be located in an existing parking lot within the Coconut [...]
Light Up Estero 2023 – “Unity in the community”
(Look for photo slideshow at the end of this article) Three Oaks Academy Chorus It was a great weather day for the Rotary Club of Estero’s 9th Annual Light up Estero at the Estero Community Park on December 2, 2023. Children’s activities included a Marvel Superman Bounce House and being treated to balloon sculptures created by Way Too Tall Torrie. Holiday music was provided by the Three Oaks Middle School Jazz Band, Three Oaks Academy Chorus and New Horizons Children's Choir. Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble welcomed the crowd and, along with the Rotary Club of Estero’s president Carmelita Singh-Mayer, lit this [...]
River Oaks Preserve and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project among topics for Council on December 6, 2023
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, recognizing Village Clerk Carol Sacco’s recent CMC certification. There will be second readings/public hearings for ordinances pertaining to Land Development Code amendments, appointment of an MPO Citizen Advisory Committee member, a construction manager at risk agreement and River Oaks Preserve preliminary design contract. The meeting will be followed by workshops reviewing the Village of Estero/Estero Forever Foundation agreement, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway project and the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the [...]