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Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for a development order for Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center.  This is the proposed project to demolish the Winn Dixie building on the 9.95-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. A public hearing will then be conducted for the final plan to develop the 154-unit multifamily development of Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center. The Board will also conduct public hearings for the Estero Bay Chevrolet lighting upgrade and [...]

Don't let the rain wash your fertilizer down the drain! Check the forecast and avoid fertilizing when rain is coming. Not only is it a waste of money, it overloads our waterways with nutrients that fuel algal blooms. Fertilizing in March or April, and then again in the Fall is the best way to make the most of your efforts. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.

The Estero Historical Society is looking for enthusiastic and friendly people who desire to help preserve our history. They need volunteers for their gift shop, museum and schoolhouse. You may pick your best Saturday in 2023 from 1 – 3 p.m. to greet patrons for a couple of hours.  You will not be alone, and you will learn as you go along with their patrons. If you are interested, or know anyone who might be, you may email the Society at EsteroHistoricalSociety@gmail.com.  Just put in the subject line the date you would like to help. The mission of the Society [...]

  Jacob Winge reading the Declaration Estero Historical Society President Gail Langner welcomed the crowd and started the celebration off with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Noted patriotic singer Gary Israel then led in the singing of “God Bless America.” Local historian Jacob Winge read the Declaration of Independence.  Winge was joined by two other historical enactors dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. Estero Fire Rescue was there to raise a large American flag to add to the patriotism. Following the ceremony, watermelon was served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. The event was held on the grounds of the Estero [...]

Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19.  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 [...]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a resolution determining the millage rate for FY 2023-2024, followed by a presentation of the comprehensive annual financial report for FY 2022. Council will then address the following issues: a water monitoring contract, the Sandy Lane prefabricated pedestrian bridge, a contract to assess the existing roads and sidewalks maintained by the Village, Seminole Gulf railway agreement and a budget amendment. There will be a review of the term sheets for the Chicken N Pickle and High 5 recreational facilities proposed to be located in the Entertainment District on Williams Road, [...]

Texting while driving is illegal in Florida because it combines all three forms of distraction: cognitive, visual and physical! You must be “hands-free” when traveling through work zones and school zones. Make safe choices and put the phone away while driving.  https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving

The Estero Historical Society is inviting the entire community to celebrate the 4th of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  This is a great way to kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend, remembering the importance of what this day in American history represents. This annual celebration starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, with local historian Jacob Winge who will be reading the Declaration dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. The Estero Fire Rescue team also will be there to raise the flag. Following the ceremony, watermelon will be served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. This special [...]

The driving range will be closed from Sunday, June 25 through Sunday, July 9 in order to do necessary maintenance and provide time off for the staff and volunteers   Normal daily hours of operation will resume on Monday, July 10. The Estero Forever Foundation staff and volunteers have operated the Village of Estero's Golf Coast Driving Range as a community service project since August 15, 2022.   They look forward to seeing you when they reopen and hope you have enjoyed the services provided by their staff and volunteers.

During the daytime hours on Wednesday, June 28, motorists should expect the driveway to The Shoppes at Grand Oaks from Corkscrew Road to be closed for crews to restore the driveway.  The driveway is anticipated to be open early Thursday morning, June 29.  Crews will be pouring some sidewalk between Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Stoneybrook Golf Drive.  Pedestrians should continue to expect the sidewalk on the south side of the road closed.  The Village of Estero is constructing the shared use path.  The contractor continues installing drainage, performing concrete work and earthwork, clearing & grubbing, and prepping for/installing sod.  [...]