Estero River sediment analysis, Broadway West utility expansion and Village monument signs on the agenda for Council on January 4, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a change order to the contract with Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc. regarding sediment analysis of the Estero River. They will then conduct workshops on the Broadway West utility expansion project and the northern monument signs on US 41 and Three Oaks Parkway. 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 by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village website. Comments must be [...]
Attention: Residents directly impacted by Hurricane Ian storm surge
The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, Crowder Gulf, will be pausing debris pick up over the holidays. Operations will pause from Thursday, December 22 to Sunday January 1. Debris pick up in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian storm surge will resume on Monday, January 2. Note: Only hurricane-related debris will be picked up by Crowder Gulf. Any non-hurricane related debris should be included in your regular residential pick up. Yard Waste/Debris: Vegetative debris pick up will end on January 2, 2023. Crowder Gulf is only picking up Hurricane related debris. Any green vegetation should be collected according to Lee County [...]
Tips from Lee County Solid Waste help you boost recycling efforts for holidays
Lee County Solid Waste has tips for the 2022 holiday season to help residents determine what to recycle, what can be repurposed and what needs to go in the trash bin. Take charge of electronics: Popular each holiday, the latest tech gift often upstages a slower, less capable model. Residents can safely and responsibly dispose of old electronics and rechargeable batteries at no charge. Take it to the Lee County Household Chemical Waste Facility, 6441 Topaz Court, Fort Myers. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to [...]
Volunteers are helping keep Estero’s roads beautiful throughout the season
Anne Rupp and Annette Paul Kudos to the Estero residents who have joined together again this season to help keep our roadways free of litter and looking beautiful. Volunteers in the Adopt a Road program for Via Coconut Point, Williams Road and Estero Parkway have collected 1400 pounds of litter since May. Residents participating in this program are from Cascades, Genova, Mirasol, Pelican Sound, Wildcat Run, Rapallo, Colonial Oaks, Shadow Wood and Lighthouse Bay. Randy Perry, Christine Green, Karen and Michael Fazio Volunteers in the FDOT program for Estero’s stretch of US 41 have collected 1.3 tons of [...]
Milan Villas, Miromar Design Center and Copperleaf presented to the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 13, 2022
The Board started their meeting by electing Anthony Gargano Vice-Chair of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board. Public Hearing Milan Villas Milan Villas The Board then conducted a public hearing for Milan Villas which plans a community of 44 single-family attached one-story homes. Each unit will have three bedrooms, two baths and two car garages with a firewall separating the units. The property includes a dog park and a sidewalk throughout the community. They have an enhanced, tiered landscape plan for both Three Oaks Parkway and Williams Road to create a privacy screening. The monument sign will include decorative elements. [...]
UPDATE: Disaster Recovery Center to close temporarily at 12:30 p.m., Dec. 13 to reopen Dec. 14 at 9:30 a.m.
In observance of a public meeting in the Council Chambers, the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be temporarily closed starting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 13. It will reopen on Wednesday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Center is located in the Council Chambers first floor, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle near the entrance to Estero Park. Hours: The Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. except Sundays. They will close for Christmas December 23 – 26 and New Year’s December 30 – January 2, 2023. Please note: the Disaster Recovery [...]
Red Cross is providing financial assistance to homes severely impacted by Hurricane Ian
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the American Red Cross has worked closely with partners to provide emergency shelter, food, water, relief supplies, emotional support and health services to people in need. Thanks to our generous donors, the Red Cross is putting emergency financial assistance into the hands of Florida residents whose homes were severely impacted. Learn more at RedCross.org/Ian. This financial assistance will allow people to make their own decisions and prioritize what their family needs most to start recovering. Funds can help families replace clothes or food, offset transportation costs, or support any other immediate need. Spending these funds locally will [...]
NOTICE: Even if you were denied in the past, you need to visit the Estero Disaster Recovery Center before January 12
If you are a Hurricane Ian survivor who suffered damage to your property, you have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. You must be registered before January 12. Even if you were originally denied assistance, the Disaster Recovery Center may be able to offer you different options or programs that would apply to your situation. The Village strongly suggests that if you have been initially denied by FEMA that you come into the Disaster Recovery Center to review your file and explore options with the FEMA staff, in person. A Disaster Recover Center may be able to help [...]
Free Christmas movie and visit with Santa in Estero Park, 4 – 7 p.m., December 17
Enjoy this Christmas classic, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” rated PG. Bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy while watching this family favorite film. Guests will be able to take photos with Santa during this event. The film begins at 5:45 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470.
Milan Villas, Miromar Design Center and Copperleaf on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board meeting December 13, 2022
Milan Villas The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Milan Villas located on Three Oaks Parkway and Williams Road. They will then conduct Public Information Meetings for the Miromar International [...]