Hilton Garden Inn, Coastal Palms Academy and 9000 Williams Road addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 14, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn Public Hearing – Hilton Garden Inn The Board conducted a public hearing for of a development order for the proposed Hilton Garden Inn hotel on a 2.16-acre parcel at 8009 Sweetwater Ranch Blvd. The applicant was proposing a 70,800 square foot, 5 story tall building with 115 guest rooms. The proposed architecture blends with the existing architecture in the development, including roof type and color, and building colors, which are 3 shades of yellow. There will be 117 on-site parking spaces, with 15 off-site parking space. The amenities will include a fitness center, meeting rooms, pool with [...]
Estero Entertainment District among topics addressed by Council on November 15, 2023
The meeting started with an update of the River Oaks Preserve by Marlene Rodak with the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. She described how this all-volunteer group has put in over 6,200 hours working to remove exotics, restore gopher tortoise habitat, add electricity, well water, a composting bathroom and secure storage. Their objective is to maintain this property in its natural state and encourage residents to use native landscaping. Th Village-owned preserve located at the end of Broadway Avenue East is now open on Sundays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The primary reason the [...]
Keep waterways clean with regular septic system maintenance
Septic Tanks need regular maintenance to be efficient, clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to have your system and drain field checked, especially if you have an older installation. Poorly functioning systems drain excess nutrients into our waterways, which feeds the algal blooms we all dread. For more ways to ensure your septic system is safe and efficient, see our page for homeowners.
Learn about southwest Florida’s vibrant history on November 18
Estero Historical Society takes a deep dive into the vibrant history of southwest Florida with a presentation by Elaine Reed, CEO of Naples Historical Society. Her presentation on Historic Rehabilitation will present a journey through history as she details some of the most fascinating rehabs of historic structures in the area. The event is scheduled on November 18 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Clubhouse of Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Creek Drive. While many visitors to our area only see southwest Florida as a coastal vacation paradise with beaches and palm trees, it holds a fascinating history [...]
Estero Veterans Day at the park on November 11
(Look for photo slideshow at the end of this article) About 450 residents came to the Estero Community Park on a very hot afternoon to pay tribute to all of our veterans, active military, first responders and Gold Star parents. District 7 Councilmember George Zalucki, co-chair of the event along with District 5 Councilmember Rafael Lopez, served as master of ceremonies. Mayor Jon McLain welcomed the crowd and former mayor Katy Errington spoke of her personal experience as a Gold Star Mother. There was a presentation of colors by the Estero JROTC and the featured speaker Dr. Debbie Lux, founder [...]
Estero Entertainment District on the agenda for Council on November 15, 2023
Entertainment District The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with an update of the River Oaks Preserve by the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Council will be asked to approve the ranking of construction management firms to help the Village build the site/civil improvements for the Estero Entertainment District, and approve a contract change order to complete the design and permitting of the Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements project. There will be a first reading of ordinances amending the Land Development Code to correct parking standards for hotels and to revise the standards for day care centers. [...]
Hilton Garden Inn, Coastal Palms Academy and 9000 Williams Road among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 14, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for approval of a development order for the proposed 115-unit Hilton Garden Inn hotel on a 2.16 -acre parcel at 8009 Sweetwater Ranch Blvd. There will be public information meetings conducted for the Coastal Palms Academy which is proposing a day care/pre-school for children from infant to pre-school age at 9600 Corkscrew Road, and the Village’s 19-acre property at 9000 Williams Road and Via Coconut Point. The Board will then conduct public hearings pertaining to the Land Development Code. The full agenda is available here. [...]
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Vote by Mail information
The 2024 election cycle is fast approaching. In Florida, all previous Vote-by-Mail Ballot requests expired at the end of 2022. If you plan to vote by mail in 2024, you must submit a NEW request. Act now and submit your Vote-by-Mail request to their office. Visit www.lee.vote or call (239) 533-8683. You may also want to sign up for BallotTrax. BallotTrax is a free service that enables a Lee County voter to receive notifications by phone, email, or text about the status of their Vote-by-Mail Ballot packet, from the time it is mailed by Lee County Elections to when their mailed ballot [...]
Reminder: Estero’s free party to honor all veterans this Saturday, November 11
The party starts at 11 a.m. and goes to 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Estero Community Park. The celebration will feature patriotic concerts by Estero’s Lindsey Graham and the charming New Horizons of Southwest Florida Choir. There will be free hot dogs, chips and cookies; an American classic & muscle car show, and a Kids Zone with bounce house and face painting. Dr. Debi Lux, Founder of the Collier Lee Honor Flights, will describe their mission to transport local veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service. This will be followed by recognizing [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on November 4, 2023
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 5 through Monday, November 6, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway for crews to remove old signal poles. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 5 through Monday, November 6, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles. Crews will be paving the driveway of the RiverCreek Community during the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 7 [...]