Lee County Domestic Animal Services asks you to Do What’s Right – Reunite
Lee County Domestic Animal Services staff will be at various off-site locations to be available for residents to bring stray animals to be scanned for microchips. It’s called the “Do What’s Right – Reunite” initiative. Independence Day created an influx of stray pets because of firework celebrations, which frequently startle dogs and cats. Animal Services experiences this each year and recognizes that it is not always convenient for residents to bring animals they have found to the county facility within 24 hours, which is required by county ordinance. To assist with this, staff will be at the Estero Recreation Center [...]
Lee County and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity ask for help evaluating local broadband capabilities
Lee County, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (FDEO) Office of Broadband, is asking residents and visitors to take a survey and an internet speed test to evaluate current broadband capabilities and determine areas in need of added service. Surveys may be taken online or in person at Lee County libraries and recreation centers during the month of July. The survey and a full list of locations offering it is available at leegov.com/broadband. The speed test can be found on FDEO’s Office of Broadband website, or by visiting the county website landing page (leegov.com/broadband) and clicking on the [...]
Estero on the River’s future land use map among many topics scheduled for Council on July 6, 2022
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council recognizing local state legislators: the Honorable Senator and Senate President Designate Kathleen Passidomo, the Honorable Senator Ray Rodriguez and the Honorable Representative Adam Botana. Council will then address a number of resolutions and ordinances on a variety of subjects, including rezoning of the Estero on the River property, redistricting of Village boundaries, Capital Improvement Program for FY 2022-23 and Council rules of procedure. 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 [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County June 25, 2022
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. Corkscrew motorists should expect slower than usual traffic when approaching communities along Corkscrew Road. Work is occurring in The Preserve’s entranceand many turn lanes into other communities are closed. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 27, crews will be installing a water main under Bella Terra Boulevard. Both directions of traffic will first use the exit as crews work in the entrance and then the contractor will shift traffic to use the entrance as crews [...]
Estero Crossing and Arcos Executive Center among applicants at the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 14, 2022
The River of Life Assembly of God is planning to replace their existing monument sign with a new, double-sided, non-illuminated sign. The church is located at 21580 River Ranch Road, on the west side of the road, north of Block Lane. The Board voted to approve this application. Corsa at Estero Crossing residential development order The applicant was requesting approval of their development order for the 306 multi-family residential units in three-story buildings and 15,546 sq. ft. of commercial space of the mixed use planned development. Estero Crossing is located west of I-75 south of Corkscrew Road and east of [...]
Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from July 1 through July 21, 2022. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment may be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks. Customers may notice a temporary change in the taste, odor and color of the water, [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County June 20, 2022
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 22, crews will be installing the signal arms over the roadway at Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Motorists should expect long delays as crews must close movements throughout the intersection during these times. Motorists are urged to use Alico Road during this work. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 22, flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists near Bella Terra Boulevard. Crews [...]
2022 Kelly Cup championship winners Florida Everblades presented with key to the Village of Estero on June 15, 2022
Mike Kelly, Director of Business Development & Broadcasting, Brad Ralph, Head Coach, and Jesse Kallechy, Assistant Coach, accepted a proclamation and key to the Village presented by Mayor Katy Errington. Council started the meeting with a proclamation and presentation of the key to the Village of Estero for the Florida Everblades. The proclamation congratulated the team for the hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, talent and exceptional team chemistry which helped them win the championship against the Toledo Walleye. Go Blades! Council then approved a contract with N. Harris Computer Corporation to provide “CityView” software for the Community Development Department. They authorized [...]
Safe, sober driving is the message conveyed in Estero High School students’ PSA
Congratulations to teacher Kea McElfresh and her students Estero High School students videotaped a Public Service Announcement (PSA) which has recently aired on WINK-TV to help educate the public on the impact of drunk driving. Here’s a link to the video. The Estero students’ PSA addresses what can result from driving drunk. The videotaping took place over several days and was coordinated by Kea McElfresh, Theater/TV Production teacher at Estero High School, with WINK-TV, Estero Fire Rescue, Lee County Sherriff’s Office, Bonita Video and Estero Life Magazine. The Village of Estero served as liaison. WINK-TV worked with Estero High School [...]
FY 2022-23 5-year capital improvement projects and utility extension projects among topics for review by Council on June 15, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, by addressing a contract to provide “CityView” software for the Community Development Department. Other topics on the agenda include an agreement with the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society, appointing the chairman of the Planning, Zoning and Design Board, Corkscrew Crossing CDD, Miromar Outlets signage, FY 2022-23 budget introduction and capital improvement projects, utility extension projects update and Council rules of procedure. 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 Community Park. [...]