Prepare for inclement weather
The Lee County Emergency Management, along with the Village of Estero, is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center. The activity in the tropics is a good reminder for residents to be prepared for the height of hurricane season, which is upon us. Stay informed: Monitor local media outlets, the National Weather Service -Tampa, and the National Hurricane Center. Sign up for AlertLee, which is an emergency notification system that allows registered users to receive telephone, text, and/or email alerts [Read More.]
Drunk Drivers Kill
Never get in a car with a drunk driver. Reaction time, visual accuracy, and coordination are all affected by alcohol. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/
FEMA to maintain Village of Estero’s CRS rating
FEMA grants the Village additional time to address floodplain compliance The Village of Estero was notified July 19 that FEMA will maintain Estero’s Community Rating System (CRS) rating of 6 until at least April 1, 2025. This means residents with policies issued under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will maintain the discount rate of 20% on their insurance premiums for the time being. FEMA has acknowledged that the hard work done by the Village has resulted in some improvements to meet minimum floodplain management standards but has requested that further information be provided by November 18, 2024, to address [Read More.]
Trash collection pickup to begin an hour earlier due to excessive afternoon heat
Lee County Solid Waste temporarily adjusts pickup times Residents of unincorporated Lee County in Pine Island, Matlacha, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Shores, Alva, Lehigh Acres, south Fort Myers and the Village of Estero are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 5 a.m. beginning this week. This is one hour earlier than the typical set-out time of 6 a.m. The temporary change is to help Waste Pro drivers avoid excessive heat during summertime’s late afternoons. This does not impact the day of the week residents have their materials collected; that remains the same. To [Read More.]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on July 17, 2024
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 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 [Read More.]
Via Coconut and Estero Townhomes addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 9, 2024
Public Hearings Via Coconut – Zoning amendment Via Coconut The applicant was requesting an amendment to the Estero Planned Development for a ±20- acre parcel on the west side of Via Coconut Point south of Corkscrew Road and across from Genova. The amendment includes several changes to the mixed-use project consisting of: Elimination of the “under building parking”: and replacement with garages, carports and surface parking behind the buildings. Modification of building footprints and shifting some units. Reduce height of mixed used buildings along Main Street from 3 to 2 stories. Via Coconut is a planned mixed-use development of 330 [Read More.]
Sports Park and proposed millage rate among many topics addressed by Council on July 3, 2024
Sports Park Resolution 2024-12 – Proposed Millage Rate for FY 2024-2025 Council approved this resolution adopting the proposed millage rate of 0.7400 mills ($0.7400 per $1,000 of assessed property value) which is equal to the prior year rate. The millage rate will be reviewed in two public hearings on Wednesday, September 11, at 5:05 P.M. and Wednesday, September 18, at 5:05 P.M. Resolution 2024-13 – FY 2024-2025 Budget amendment During the audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Village’s external auditors, Tuscan & Company, P.A., noted the Village had expenditures in excess of its final approved budget [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society’s Independence Day Celebration
Jacob Winge & Jeffery P. Wait Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by providing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Councilmember Jim Ward welcomed the crowd and led the Pledge of Allegiance following the raising of a large American flag by Estero Fire Rescue. Local historian Jacob Winge read the Declaration of Independence. Winge was joined by historical enactor Jeffery P. Wait, also dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. Following the ceremony, watermelon was served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. The event was held on the grounds of [Read More.]
Via Coconut and Estero Townhomes on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 9, 2024
Via Coconut The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with two public hearings. Via Coconut The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Estero Planned Development for a ±20- acre parcel on the west side of Via Coconut Point south of Corkscrew Road and across from Genova. Among the changes being requested are reducing the height of the mixed used buildings from 3 to 2 stories along Main Street and modification of building footprints and the shifting of some of the units. Estero Townhomes Estero Townhomes The applicant is requesting a rezoning from Residential Planned Development to Estero [Read More.]
Millage rate and disaster preparedness among topics for Council on July 3, 2024
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday addressing the proposed millage rate for FY 2024-2025 and approval of the first budget amendment for FY 2024/2025. The Village’s emergency response plan and contracts for on-call disaster debris monitoring and recovery services will be reviewed as part of the Village’s disaster preparedness program. Council will then discuss Hurricane Ian recovery and resiliency planning program grant management support to be provided by Haggerty Consulting, Inc. Construction manager at risk contracts will be reviewed for Estero’s utility extension projects (conversion from septic to sewer) and Corkscrew Road path, landscaping and lighting project. [Read More.]