Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County April 21, 2023
On Tuesday, April 25 and Wednesday, April 26, motorists should expect westbound Corkscrew Road between Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Wildcat Run to be reduced to one lane for crews to mill the asphalt. Paving of this area is scheduled for early May. The contractor continues work outside of the travel lanes. This work includes installing drainage, performing concrete work and earthwork, clearing & grubbing, and prepping for sod. Motorists should expect construction vehicles and concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Crews continue work on the box culvert near the wildlife crossing. This week the bridge crews will begin [...]
Lee County looking for your input on rebuilding following Hurricane Ian
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to form the Recovery Task Force. This group is hosting a series of 16 town hall meetings giving residents, leaders, and businesses throughout our community an opportunity to learn about the work of the Recovery Task Force and provide input on what is needed to repair and rebuild more resilient to future hazards we may face Plan to attend the town hall meeting at the Estero Recreation Center from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, where you will be able to [...]
Keys to the city presented to former councilmembers during the Council meeting on April 19, 2023
The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain reading a proclamation for Arbor Day. Marlene Naratil and Mayor Jon McLain This was followed by Mayor McLain presenting a proclamation for the former Vice Chair of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board Marlene Naratil. Naratil was one of the original board members and had served on the board for six years and seven months. Front row: Jim Boesch, Mayor Jon McLain, Katy Errington, Jim Wilson. Second row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble. Third row Councilmembers George Zalucki, Rafael Lopez. Mayor McLain then presented keys to [...]
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from May 1 through May 21. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Residents who use a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment can be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks. Customers may notice a temporary change in the taste, odor and color of the water, which [...]
Estero Historical Society appreciation event
Nice turn out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony including: Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmember Jim Ward, Engage Estero President Jim Gilmartin, EHS Board President Gail Langner, former Mayor Bill Ribble, EHS Vice President Roslyn Gula, Estero Forever Foundation President John Quinn and Councilmember George Zalucki. On April 15, the Estero Historical Society held a ribbon-cutting and appreciation event to thank those individuals and organizations that assisted with the newly constructed ADA ramp project at their historic buildings in Estero Park. Board President Gail Langner stated they could not have completed this project without the generosity of the Estero Forever Foundation, Estero Council [...]
Keys to the city to be presented to former councilmembers during the Council meeting on April 19, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation for former Planning, Zoning & Design Board member Marlene Naratil. They will then present former Councilmembers Katy Errington, Jim Boesch and Jim Wilson with a key to the city, followed by a short reception. Topics to be addressed include: the re-appointment of 3 Planning, Zoning & Design Board members, Phase 1 Estero Parkway reuse main design contract, Williams Road widening preliminary design and engineering project, and revisions to a contract for disaster management services. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [...]
Downtown Estero and Williams Road rezoning addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on April 11, 2023
Public Hearing Downtown Estero infrastructure Development Order The Board reviewed the development order for this project located on the east side of US 41 north of Broadway and east of the Broadway Shoppes. This development order is only for the infrastructure of the site including roads, parking, stormwater collection/detention, landscaping, and utilities. The overall Downtown Estero project consists of 310 multiple-family units, and approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial uses. Proposed future construction of 300 multi-family (market rate rental apartments) in 3-4 story buildings. Two buildings will be mixed-use with 5,000 square feet of non-residential uses, and the third building [...]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on April 19, 2023
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 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 [...]
Estero Forever Foundation helping support the arts in Estero
(Left to right: Boris Sandler, Bella Gutshtein and Leslie Caballero) One of the priorities of the Estero Forever Foundation is art and cultural centers. The Koreshan Music Salon, formerly known as the Estero Concert Series, has been bringing many talented musicians to the historic Koreshan Art Hall since 2012. All performers are accomplished classical musicians, many of whom are with the Naples Philharmonic and other esteemed musical groups around the country. The arrangement with the Koreshan State Park this year has all proceeds from the concert ticket sales going directly to support the park. The Estero Forever Foundation stepped forward [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County April 7, 2023
FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE Beginning on Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14, crews will be working close to the roadway from Stoneybrook Golf Drive to Wildcat Run, and in the turn lane into Wildcat Run. During this week motorists should expect a drop off at the edge of the roadway and dump trucks entering and exiting the road. The bike lane will also be closed in this area. Intermitted flagging operation may be necessary for crews to complete this work. The contractor continues work outside of the travel lanes. This work includes [...]