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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society holding annual Antique Assessment Fair
Do you have antiques and/or collectibles that you would like to have assessed for their value? Richard Gannon, president of Gannon’s Antiques & Art, will be providing appraisals for all items that are brought to this event. The fair runs Friday, Sept. 8 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, and Sunday, Sept. 10 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the museum buildings located at 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. in Estero Park. If you wish to bring items to be appraised, you must register in advance for a time slot on the Estero [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on August 16, 2023
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m., Thursday, August 17 to 5 a.m. on Friday, August 18, crews will be dismantling the existing signal at the intersection of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Stoneybrook Golf Boulevard and Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect the right turn lanes closed during this work. Law enforcement will be onsite to assist motorists. The new signal is estimated to be operational Friday morning; however, the signal detection will not be fully operational until next week. Delays should be anticipated. Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. For further questions, please visit [Read More.]
Hurricane season preparation reminder
Hurricane season peaks from mid-August to mid-October The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is now calling for 14-21 named storms to develop this year, of which 6 to 11 could become hurricanes with 2 to 5 of those that could become major hurricanes. That increases the prediction for the year to “an above-normal level of activity.” Those numbers include the storms we’ve already seen this season: 5 tropical storms and Hurricane Don, which dissipated far off in the north Atlantic. The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes all the information you should need to help you [Read More.]
Phones are not the only distraction to drivers.
Distractions come in many forms! Anything that takes your attention away from driving is considered a distraction. Make sure pets are properly secured, food is put away, and passengers are wearing seatbelts. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County August 8, 2023
As a part of the Corkscrew Road Widening project, crews will be performing signal work on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Please see details below: During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10, crews will be dismantling the existing signal at Stoneybrook Golf Drive and Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect delays during this work. Law enforcement will be onsite to assist motorists. The new signal is estimated to be operational Thursday morning. Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. For further questions, please visit the project [Read More.]