Budget and Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements among topics for Council on September 7, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Thursday, with public hearings pertaining to the FY 2023-2024 millage rate and tentative budget. Please Note: as required by state law, these budget hearings will start at 5:05 p.m. instead of the regular morning meetings. Council will then address the replat for RiverCreek Phase III and Estero Town Commons (for the Wawa gas station/convenience store). Other topics include: landscaping design along Corkscrew Road from I-75 to Ben Hill Griffin, agreement with FDOT for Village monument sign south of Breckenridge Drive, Williams Road widening contract, US 41 median landscape, and Three Oaks Parkway [...]
Hurricane Idalia Update
Lee County residents are urged to use caution Wednesday even as Hurricane Idalia has moved well away from the area. Coastal street flooding is still present and is expected to occur again midafternoon today at high tide. Avoid unnecessary trips. Gusty winds remain possible. Twenty-four individuals and families stayed in the Safe Haven at the Estero Recreation Center last night; it closed at 1 p.m. today. Any residents who have concerns post Idalia can call 2-1-1. United Way is assisting Emergency Operations in helping connect people to available resources. For updates, visit the Lee County website here or follow Lee County [...]
Special emergency meeting conducted by Village Council on August 29, 2023
Council conducted an emergency meeting on Tuesday in order to address a resolution pertaining to the potential threat of Hurricane Idalia. The Village was taking action as a precautionary step to protect all residents. A state of a local emergency is a necessary procedure to ensure the Village can recover any costs, should damage occur. Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-20, waving Section 5 No. 2, declaring a state of local emergency in the Village. Public Works Director David Willems provided information regarding the maintenance of the ditches within Estero, which are cleaned 3 to 4 times a year. Residents may [...]
Tropical Storm warning issued for Lee County
A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Lee County area within the next 35 hours. Lee County Government will be conducting a livestream update on Tropical Storm Idalia at 5:30 p.m. today; you may watch it here. In addition, the Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes all the information you should need to help you prepare your family and pet plan for a tropical storm or hurricane. There is a list of important contacts, a list of emergency shelters, evacuation zones and a link to sign up for AlertLee emergency alerts from Lee County at [...]
Proper fertilization protects our waterways
Be smart about applying pesticides and fertilizers. Always use the minimum; apply only where it can be absorbed; and never before it rains. Don't let your efforts wash down the drain and pollute our delicate ecosystems. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.
Blue Mass to honor local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS on on September 16, 2023
The Knights of Columbus sponsor a Blue Mass to show support, appreciation, and to thank all Lee County first responders – law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel – for their services to our community. Residents and all local agencies are invited to attend this solemn mass to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The mass starts at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Our Lady of Light Catholic Church, 19680 Cypress View Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33967. All are also invited to attend a reception following the mass in the Parish Center. Please contact Estero Fire District Fire Commissioner Jim [...]
Estero Forever Foundation partnering with the Village to begin work on the Estero River Park
The Estero Forever Foundation (EFF) has partnered with the Village to provide volunteers to help clean the grounds and assist with maintaining the existing buildings on the Estero River Park property. EFF is forming a “Brigade” of volunteers to accomplish this work. If you would like to join the “Brigade,” please fill out the volunteer application here. Estero River Park, also known as Estero on the River, is located on the northwest corner of US 41 and Corkscrew Road.
Driving requires attention and focus
Distracted drivers experience inattention blindness. They do not process everything in the roadway to monitor their surroundings, identify potential hazards, and respond to unexpected situations. Make the safe choice and just drive! https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
RiverCreek, Wawa and Village property among topics reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 22, 2023
Public Hearings RiverCreek Phase Three Rivercreek Phase 3 of the Corkscrew Crossing The applicant described their plans for the final phase, Phase Three, of the Corkscrew Crossing development which consists of 200 lots at the south end of the site and immediately south of Phase Two. Phase One is completed and Phase Two is nearly complete. Corkscrew Crossing is a residential community with a total of 554 single family homes, gatehouse, and a common recreation area. The recreation area includes a clubhouse, bocce, tennis and pickleball courts, a fire pit and pool. They plan an enhanced landscape buffer adjacent to [...]
RiverCreek, Wawa and Village property among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 22, 2023
Wawa Convenience Store The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for the RiverCreek Phase III development order to construct 200 single family homes at 12840 Corkscrew Road. Public hearings also will be conducted for three signs on the Marketplace at Coconut Point 10-acre tract located on US-41 between Via Villagio and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard, and the development order for construction of a 5,537 square foot building with Wawa Convenience Store and gas station at the former Ruby Tuesday location in the Lowe’s plaza on Corkscrew Road. Public information meetings will then be held [...]