Important information regarding upcoming Village Council election
The Village of Estero will be holding an election on Tuesday, March 7, for Council Districts 3, 4, 5 and 7 where three of the four current Councilmembers will be termed out. This is an at-large election, which means that Estero voters may vote for each district representative of their choice. District 5 is the only election with more than one candidate; the candidates are Gary Israel and Rafael Lopez. Here is a link to the Lee County elections website dedicated to providing your voter registration information and here is a link where you may request a vote-by-mail ballot. The [Read More.]
Important reminder for residents on the south side of West Broadway impacted by Hurricane Ian storm surge
The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, Crowder Gulf, will make the last construction and debris pick up on the south side of West Broadway on Friday, January 20. If you need additional assistance with debris removal, the State of Florida is offering private property debris removal services through https://iandebriscleanup.com/. Please coordinate directly with Florida Department of Emergency Management on program requirements and questions.
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County January 17, 2023
Based on new information, the contractor has rescheduled the paving Corkscrew Road, from east of Bella Terra Boulevard, west to toward the Wild Blue/Corkscrew intersection to begin on Thursday, January 19. This was originally scheduled to begin on Wednesday, January 18. This shift in schedule will alter the date of the traffic switch at Bella Terra. During the overnight hours of Thursday, January 19, traffic is scheduled to shift to the entrance. Beginning early Friday, January 20, both directions of traffic (entering and exiting Bella Terra) will begin using the entrance (west side of the driveway). This is a newly reconstructed area so the surface [Read More.]
Council to conduct Broadway West utilities expansion project workshop on January 18, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, conducting workshops on a High 5 proposal and Broadway West utilities expansion project. 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 received by noon one day before the actual meeting and they will be distributed to the Council but will not be read at the meeting.
Estero Park to host Ready, Set, Grow! Seed Exchange & Plant Swap
The Ready, Set, Grow! Seed Exchange & Plant Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 28, at the East pavilion next to the playground in Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. To participate, bring one or more healthy plants or seeds and join fellow plant enthusiasts with educational opportunities, door prizes and a free raffle opportunity. Admission and parking to the venue are free. The park is located behind the Village Hall on Corkscrew Road. For directions or to reserve a table, please call 239-533-1470 or email Trossi@leegov.com. This is a rain-or-shine event.
Downtown Estero and The Brooks pickleball courts among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning and Design Board on January 10, 2023
Public Hearings Copperleaf at The Brooks Copperleaf at The Brooks The Board started their meeting with a public hearing for Copperleaf at The Brooks’ request to expand their clubhouse located at Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road. Representatives for Copperleaf at The Brooks described their plans for expanding the clubhouse, pool café, and pool deck along with modifications to golf cart and parking areas, adding 21 parking spaces for staff. They stated the architecture and paint colors will coordinate with, and enhance, the original design. They also plan to add a third bocce ball court, infilling wet detention lakes and [Read More.]
Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on January 18, 2023
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic. Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil. See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not household chemical waste and can be set out with household garbage include: empty paint cans, [Read More.]
Downtown Estero, Copperleaf and Miromar Design Center among topics for the Planning, Zoning and Design Board on January 10, 2023
Copperleaf at The Brooks The Board will start their meeting at 4:30, Tuesday, with a public hearing for Copperleaf at The Brooks’ request to expand their clubhouse located at Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road. Miromar International Design Center has requested a public hearing for their plans to convert some of their building to office space. The Design Center is located directly south of Corkscrew Road at the southeast quadrant of the Corkscrew Road-I-75 interchange. A public hearing will also be conducted for Village initiated rezoning of the two parcels of property on the north side of Williams Road, south [Read More.]
Village of Estero Hurricane Ian debris pickup ending January 20, 2023
The Village of Estero’s debris hauler, CrowderGulf, will be making its final debris removal pass through the neighborhoods along Broadway Ave. West on Friday, January 20. Please place any Hurricane Ian related construction and demolition debris at your curb prior to January 20 to ensure it is picked up. After January 20, there are several options if any residents still require assistance removing trash or debris from their property. Normal curbside pickup, if the waste material follows residential trash pickup requirements. Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) private property debris removal assistance. FDEM has established a program to assist residents [Read More.]
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Even if you were denied in the past, you need to visit the Estero Disaster Recovery Center by January 12
If you are a Hurricane Ian survivor who suffered damage to your property, you must apply for federal disaster assistance by 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 Recovery Center may be able to help you: Apply for assistance. You may also [Read More.]