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

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.

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