Estero’s free Veterans Day event will celebrate our veterans with music & tributes on November 11
New Horizons Choir The Village of Estero is working with a variety of community organizations to provide a free, patriotic and entertaining Veterans Day event for residents from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at the Estero Community Park. The program will feature a patriotic concert, free hot dogs, an American classic & muscle car show and a Kids Zone. Dr. Debi Lux, founder of the Collier-Lee Honor Flight, will give the keynote address followed by recognition of Goldstar Families and local veterans, ending with a 21 Gun Salute, playing of Taps, and an American pop music concert [...]
Rules of Procedure, 8801 Corkscrew Road and Legislative priorities addressed by Council on October 18, 2023
Public comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident spoke of the upcoming Light Up Estero event to be held at 4 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, and the Veterans Day event from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11. Both events will be held at the Estero Community Park. 1 resident spoke of a concern in his neighborhood. Resolution 2023-27 Revisions to Council Rules of Procedure Village Attorney Robert Eschenfelder presented revisions to the current Rules of Procedure for discussion at an October 4 workshop. Eschenfelder made additional revisions requested by Council at that workshop, which are included [...]
Halloween in Estero
Estero Park – Spooktacular night in Estero Come out to the park from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday, October 28, for a night of family friendly and spooktacular fun. Activities include a trunk-or-treat and a Movie in the Park, featuring “Halloweentown” rated PG. The movie starts at 7:15 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470. Estero Park is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Miromar Outlets – Mall-o-ween Enjoy a canine costume contest, children's costume contest, candy for kids (while supplies last), adoptable dogs on site, the LCSO SWAT Armored bearcat, free giveaways [...]
Legislative priorities among topics for Council on October 18, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a resolution pertaining to Council Rules of Procedure. Demolition of the structure at 8801 Corkscrew Road, Legislative priorities and an ordinance regarding the Habitat Community Development District complete the agenda items. 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 [...]
Brooks Town Center apartments, Walmart and Hilton Garden Inn among items addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board October 10, 2023
Public Hearing Coconut Point Residences The meeting started with a public hearing for the development order for PAC Estero Apartments, LLC to redevelop a portion of the existing Brooks Town Center into a 4-story, 137-unit residential apartment complex on 5.33 acres of the total project site of 9.95 acres. The project is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. When Lee County approved The Brooks rezoning and Development of Regional Impact in 1997, there was an array of various uses allowed. The 9.95-acre site that is the subject of this development order was developed as [...]
What Counts as Aggressive Driving?
Road rage frequently involves violent intent, whether threatening with a vehicle, a weapon or physical fighting. Acting on this intent is a criminal offense. https://estero-fl.gov/aggressive-driving
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on October 18, 2023
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18. 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. 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 chemical waste and can be set out with household garbage include: empty [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on October 6, 2023
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 8 through Tuesday, October 10, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles. Beginning Monday, October 9, crews will be reconstructing the entrance of the RiverCreek Community at Corkscrew Road. During this time, one half of the driveway will remain open to two-way traffic, for both entering and exiting the community. Motorists should expect an uneven surface when the driveway is re-opened. The work is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks. [...]
Council procedures among topics addressed by Council on October 4, 2023
The meeting started with a presentation by Captain Chris Wittman with the Captains for Clean Water. He described how the organization originated in 2016 as local businesses and the entire community were affected following the massive discharges from Lake Okeechobee. He explained that water quality affects our economy, real estate and tourism. He emphasized the importance of redirecting the discharges and sending water into the Everglades where it is needed. Learn more about the Captains for Clean Water by going to their website here. Action Items Lien Mitigation 8800 Corkscrew Road Council voted to have Village Attorney Robert Eschenfelder contact [...]
Grease and oil damage septic tanks
If your home uses a septic system, never pour grease, oil, or chemical down your drains. These substances can kill the bacteria that treat your waste water in the tank. The county provides multiple ways to dispose of hazardous liquids - which can be found at: https://estero-fl.gov/for-residents/hazardous-waste-disposal. For more ways that septic system owners can protect our waterways, see our webpage.