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 [Read More.]
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. [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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.
Brooks Town Center apartments, Walmart and Hilton Garden Inn among items on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board October 10, 2023
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for the development order to redevelop a portion of the existing Brooks Town Center into a 4-story, 137-unit residential apartment complex. The Brooks Town Center is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. The Board will then conduct public information meetings for a 5,000 square foot addition to the existing Walmart building at 19975 S. Tamiami Trail to accommodate storage for online pickup orders, and Southwest Florida Church of Christ’s request for a place of worship and daycare facility on a 2.18-acre vacant [Read More.]
Plan now to attend this special celebration for our veterans on November 11
The Village of Estero is hosting a free, festive community-wide Veterans Day celebration from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Estero Community Park. The event will start off with a patriotic concert performed by Estero’s own vocal artist Lindsey Graham honoring all veterans, active military personnel and Goldstar Parents. A presentation of the military branch of colors will be performed by the Estero High School JROTC and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, and Estero Fire Rescue will have resources at this event including a Robot Bomb Detection Dog, and a Virtual Reality Trailer. There also will be [Read More.]
Local experts to discuss the impact of urbanization & development on Estero’s future on October 25
Engage Estero is conducting a free public forum on the impact of urbanization and land development and how it will affect Estero’s future. The platform features expert panelists on land development and smart growth issues facing greater Estero. FGCU President Dr. Aysegul Timur will open the program. The panelists include: land use planning water/environment consultant Daniel DeLisi, senior commercial real estate broker Ross McIntosh, Estero’s Village Manager Steve Sarkozy and key principle of Jim Wallace, LLC & Associates Jim Wallace. The panel will share their insights into urbanization, creative and adaptive re-use, mixed-use development, changes in the retail landscape, and the [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County September 30, 2023
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 1 through Wednesday morning, October 4, motorists should expect the right turn lanes at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to close intermittently for crews to remove old signal poles. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 5, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles. Crews continue reconstructing the intersection of Midnight Blue Boulevard at Corkscrew Road. During [Read More.]
Village-wide traffic study among topics for Council on October 4, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, hearing a presentation by Captains for Clean Water representatives Dianna Ryan and Captain Chris Wittman. Action items include lien mitigation for two properties, a resolution pertaining to Lee County’s Charter amendment regarding annexation, and a Village-wide traffic study, among other topics. The meeting will be followed by a workshop to discuss revision of Council procedures. 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 [Read More.]