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.]
Renew your Vote-by-Mail Ballot request – Alert from Lee County Supervisor of Elections
The 2024 election cycle is fast approaching. In Florida, all previous Vote-by-Mail Ballot requests expired at the end of 2022. If you plan to vote by mail in 2024, you must submit a NEW request. Act now and submit your Vote-by-Mail request to their office. Visit www.lee.vote or call (239) 533-8683. If you are registered to vote in a different county, you must contact your county's elections office. Please share this message with your friends, family, and neighbors. 2024 ELECTIONS: March 19, 2024: Presidential Preference Primary August 20, 2024: Primary Election November 5, 2024: General Election
The August 8 Planning, Zoning & Design Board meeting has been postponed to August 22, 2023
The Planning, Zoning & Design Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday evening, August 22. The full agenda will be available here soon. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website here. Comments must be received by noon one day before the actual meeting and they will be distributed to the Council/Board but will not be read at the meeting.
Estero High School instructional openings
Estero High School Principal Mike Amabile is reaching out to the community to help fill a number of teaching vacancies which have occurred unexpectedly within the last few weeks. The positions which are currently open are: Music Director, Math, ESE, English, Social Science, Counselor, Intervention Specialist and Spanish. Anyone with a bachelor’s degree interested in applying for one of these positions may contact Amabile. He will discuss the work involved and refer applicants to the Recruitment and Human Resources Departments to assist them in what they need to become certified. Applicants may email him at: michaella@leeschools.net.
Texters while driving are 23X more likely to crash!
It’s just not worth the risk! That text, TikTok, or email can wait. Instead, focus on driving, or pull over to a safe location if you must interact with your phone. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
Council conducted a special meeting to address T & T property transfer agreement associated with Hertz Arena on July 26, 2023
This agreement allows the Village control of the floodways for flood mitigation. The Village has been working toward consolidating and better managing major stormwater retention projects under the Village’s stormwater permits with the Water Management District. T&T Umbrella Association, Inc., is an entity created to own and manage the stormwater storage facility located adjacent to the Hertz Arena, and holds the related Water District permits. T&T has agreed to transfer the facility, and related adjacent roadways and easements to the Village at no cost. Council reviewed and approved the agreement to transfer ownership of the T & T Water Management [Read More.]
Cheesecake Factory, Culver’s Coconut Point and Wawa among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 25, 2023
Public Hearings Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc., were requesting approval of outdoor alcoholic beverages service to patrons seated in two patio areas. The interior renovation plans for the restaurant include a total of 8,080 square feet of interior space with a bar, lounge, bakery, dining and back of the house operational areas. The exterior area, 1,620 square feet is comprised of the two outdoor covered patios with railing and landscape planters. The restaurant is scheduled to open for business on August 22 and is located at 23106 Fashion Drive in Coconut Point Mall. Public Comment: 1 eComment was [Read More.]