Cell phone tower, Abbiati Dental and Estero Park among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 12, 2023
Public Information Meeting Cell phone tower at Bella Terra A representative for Broadus Towers described the proposed Bella Terra project as a 148-foot-tall dull gray monopole which will hold antennas for 4 carriers, with Verizon and T-Mobile antennas currently scheduled. The dark tones on the monopole are designed to help minimize visibility and it will be completed dark at night. Landscaping around the facility includes a double hedge row and palm trees. The applicant stated communication towers are now the primary mode of communication and this project is being proposed to improve wireless service coverage to this growing area including [Read More.]
Save the date! November 11 Estero Veterans Day event at the park
Mark your calendar now for this special event featuring music, free hot dogs, a classic & muscle car show and a Kids Zone…all while honoring our veterans. The Village of Estero plans to salute all veterans, active military, first responders and gold star parents from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, November 11, with a free, family-oriented party at the park. You won’t want to miss it.
Budget, Williams Road widening and Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements addressed by Council on September 7, 2023
Public budget hearings Resolution 2023-16 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative millage rate and tentative levying of ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 2023-2024 at a millage rate for fiscal year 2023-2024 of 0.7500 mills ($0.7500 per $1,000 of assessed property value). This was the first formal hearing. The second and final public hearing will be held on September 20, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. Resolution 2023-17 Council approved this resolution adopting the tentative budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The proposed budgeted expenditures are: General Fund $ 8,971,970 Special Revenue 1,543,750 Capital Projects 35,455,903 Driving Range Fund 357,505 Total All [Read More.]
Do What it Takes to Be Safe
We all have a part to play in the fight to end distracted driving. This can include not driving while tired or upset, being a good passenger, and pulling over to a safe location to take calls or handle tasks unrelated to driving. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
Cell phone tower and Estero River Park among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 12, 2023
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the proposed cell phone tower to be located at 19980 Bella Terra Blvd. Public hearings will then be conducted for development orders for the Wildcat Run clubhouse parking lot, Goodwill Industries building on the southwest corner of Corkscrew Road, Coconut Point Ford’s expansion at 22600 & 22604 S. Tamiami Trail, Abbiati Dental office building at 22770 S. Tamiami Trail, and parking, bathroom, utilities, bridge, perimeter fence, drainage, utilities, and related infrastructure at the Estero River Park located at the northeast corner of US 41 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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.