Planning, Zoning & Design Board chairman and members appointed by Council on April 3, 2024
Action Items Resolution 2024-04 – Selection of Planning, Zoning & Design Board members and Chairman Council passed this resolution, selecting the new members and Chairman for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board (PZDB). Four members of the PZDB have terms that expire on April 30,2024. In addition, there are two vacancies on the PZDB. Council interviewed 13 candidates for the Board last month. The following individuals were appointed to the Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board with terms as indicated: BOARD MEMBER TERM Al Paivandy 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 James E Tatooles 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 Leonard E Scotty Wood [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 1 & 2 update on March 30, 2024
The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.: Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 31 as crews stripe the roadway at several locations along Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list. Crews are installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project. The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and sidewalk. Motorists should expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the [Read More.]
Selection of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on the agenda for Council on April 3, 2024
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, appointing members of the Village Planning, Zoning & Design Board, establishing terms of the members and appointing a Chair. Council will then address the framework of cooperation between the Village and the Estero Forever Foundation, the Wright Construction Group piggyback agreement, Jeff Sommer Stadium tree relocation contract, construction site inspection contract, and Estero Parkway plant replacement contract. There will then be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the Bella Terra cell tower, followed by a workshop for an update on the Jeff Sommer Stadium turf project and the Ben Hill [Read More.]
Driving Distractions include Passengers
Statistically, the crash risk increases when multiple teens are in a vehicle. Keep the mood calm when with your friends. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Grant applications and construction management among topics addressed by Council on March 20, 2024
Action Items Infrastructure grant applications Council approved a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., to assist the Village in preparing and submitting infrastructure grant applications. The contract amount is $203,782, with a contingency of $20,000. Lee County received HUD funds to support long-term hurricane recovery for the area, and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., would work with Village staff to get grant applications submitted to Lee County before the end of May. The expected projects are. Broadway Ave West drainage, roadway, and safety improvements Village of Estero Utility Extension Projects(UEP) (Estero Bay Village, See See Street, Sandy Lane, & The Groves) Estero River [Read More.]
SIGN UP NOW: Estero Wildcat Booster Golf Tournament
The Estero Athletic Booster Club is hosting its 4th annual fundraising golf tournament at 8 a.m., Sunday, August 18, at The Club at Renaissance in Fort Myers. The event will include a 4-person scramble, lunch and presentation of awards following golf. This annual fundraiser helps raise funds to support athletic scholarships, equipment and training tools for student athletes. Cost is $150 for individuals and $600 for a team; price includes breakfast, lunch and cart fees. You may register here. Sponsorships are available for $200 a hole, $300 closest to the hole, $400 for long drive and $3,000 for lunch sponsorship [Read More.]
12th Annual Breaking Par at Grandezza to benefit Estero students and honor Estero’s first Mayor Nick Batos on April 13 & 14
The 12th annual “Breaking Par at Grandezza” is a two-day fundraising event to benefit Estero High School students who don’t have the resources to go on to college or trade schools. You may support this event by playing in the shotgun/scramble at Grandezza at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13. and/or attending the gala dinner at Grandezza at 5:30 – 8:15 p.m., Sunday, April 14. The shotgun/scramble will feature lots of fun games while supporting Estero educational initiatives. The shotgun/scramble will be followed by a delicious luncheon. Tickets are $140 for single players or $500 for golf foursomes. You may click [Read More.]
Great turnout for EsteroFest 2024 on March 16
Approximately 2,200 Estero residents, their families and friends came out on a sunny Saturday afternoon to join in the festivities at the EsteroFest 2024 event at Estero Community Park. Starting out, there was a popular Kids Zone featuring face-painting, carnival games, arts and crafts, bounce houses, magic shows, Way Too Tall Torrie and kid friendly food trucks. Later, adults enjoyed a beer and wine garden, a variety of food trucks and the music performed by the Swamp Blues Band followed by the nationally acclaimed Ben Allen Band. Estero Fire Rescue and Lee County Sherriff’s Office had display areas, and there [Read More.]
Estero Park to host EGGStravaganza featuring the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt on March 30, 2024
Estero’s EGGStravaganza featuring an adaptive egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Preregistration is required by calling the recreation center at 239-533-1470 or online at www.leeparks.org/register. The egg hunt and the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny are for children age 12 and under. The cost is $5 per child. Bring your camera and basket. The first egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. This is an outdoor event, weather permitting. For more information, call the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.
Grant applications and construction management on the agenda for Council on March 20, 2024
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, addressing a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., to assist the Village in preparing and submitting infrastructure grant applications. Lee County received funds to support long-term hurricane recovery for the area, and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., would work with Village staff to get grant applications submitted to Lee County before the end of May. Council will then review a proposal to execute a piggyback agreement with Chris-Tel Construction and Manhattan Construction for construction manager at risk services (CMAR) to manage and build smaller projects that are expected to cost less than $4.5 [Read More.]