Drugs Affect Your Reaction Time and Perception
Drugs Affect Your Reaction Time and Perception Drugs affect a driver’s coordination, focus, reaction time, and recognition of risk. Don’t ride with high drivers. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on April 20, 2024
Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project: The project widens Corkscrew Road to six lanes from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Fire House Lane, and to four lanes from Fire House Lane to Bella Terra Boulevard. The project includes adding on-road bike lanes, some sidewalk, installing new drainage, and constructing a wildlife crossing approximately 1000 feet west of the entrance to Cypress Shadows Boulevard. This crossing will coincide with a regional flow-way that crosses Corkscrew Road at that location. The Village of Estero will be installing shared use paths, lighting, and landscaping as phasing allows. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to [Read More.]
Village working diligently to respond to FEMA issue
On March 29, FEMA verbally informed Lee County and four municipalities (City of Bonita Springs, City of Cape Coral, Town of Fort Myers Beach and the Village of Estero) that it would be potentially removing discounts on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on premiums that allow residents to save money on their flood insurance effective October 1. FEMA has expressed concerns related to compliance with the NFIP. The Village, and each of the other jurisdictions similarity cited, maintains that we are in compliance. Staff is working proactively to protect the Community Rating System classification of 6 which allows for [Read More.]
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range to close permanently on April 30, 2024
Pictured are Bill Carr, John and Bertha Quin, Alan Bradis, David Rue, and William Reese. Missing are: Steve Lentz, Tom (TJ) Parisi, Lou and Louise Frattarelli, Margo Petlock and George Zalucki The Estero Forever Foundation (EFF) operated and managed the Village-owned Golf Coast Droving Range at 9000 Williams Road since July 2022 under an agreement with the Village. The EFF staff and volunteers served the Estero community for over 21 months, with volunteers providing 4,655 hours of service. The EFF worked together to provide a clean, safe, and friendly place for Estero golfers, a fifteen-mile radius of neighbors, [Read More.]
Broadway Avenue East utility expansion and BERT among topics addressed by Council on April 17, 2024
Shown left to right: Councilmember Larry Fiesel, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Jim Ward and George Zalucki The meeting started with Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble reading a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day, which is April 26. The proclamation states that the Village recognizes Arbor Day in the Village and urges all citizens to recognize Arbor Day, and to support efforts to protect our trees. Action Items Broadway Avenue East Utility Expansion Project Council approved a contract for $81,000, plus 10% contingency, with Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc. (FLAA) to assist the Village in obtaining the easement and property required [Read More.]
Estero is part of the Tree City USA community
The Village of Estero is honored to now be part of the Tree City USA community as of March 27. Tree City USA was founded in 1976 to celebrate towns and cities committed to growing their urban canopy. Led by the Arbor Day Foundation, with partners at USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters, it provides the framework for communities to manage and expand their tree cover. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, trees clean our air and water, provide habitat for wildlife, connect communities and support our health and well-being. Trees also provide shade and cool our [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on April 13, 2024
The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.: Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard. Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list. Motorists should also expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. On Monday, April 15, during daytime hours, motorists should expect the right turn lane from Grande Oak Shoppes to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway closed. Drivers will still be able to turn right from the through lane into the shopping center and turn north [Read More.]
BERT among topics for Council on April 17, 2024
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation stating the Village recognizes Arbor Day, which is April 26. Action items include addressing a contract for $81,000, plus 10% contingency, with Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc. to assist the Village in obtaining the easement and property required to construct the Broadway Ave East utility expansion project. Council will then be asked to approve the assignment and amendment of the license agreement for Sandy Lane right of way agreement with Seminole Gulf Railway for the proposed stormwater discharges from the Estero Entrainment Project. Following this meeting, a workshop will [Read More.]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on April 17, 2024
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 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 [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board Chairman Wood recognized for 9 years of service
Planning, Zoning & Design members help celebrate Chairman Scotty Wood’s 9 years of service to the community. Left to right, front row: Vice Chairman Anthony Gargano, Chairman Leonard “Scotty” Wood III. Back row, left to right: Jim Wallace, Barry Jones, Kristin Jeannin, James Tatooles and Michael Sheeley. The Planning, Zoning & Design Board honored Chairman Leonard “Scotty’ Wood III with a cake, balloon and words of appreciation at their April 9, 2024 meeting. Scotty has volunteered hundreds of hours over the past 9 years to serve as Chairman of this Board. During that time, he has worked closely [Read More.]