Council to conduct workshops on Hurricane Ian and the MPO’s Rail Trail Feasibility Study on December 7, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, conducting a workshop on Hurricane Ian followed by a presentation by the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s staff on the Rail Trail Feasibility Study. Action items include rezoning of the Village-owned Williams Road property, I-75/Corkscrew Road landscape maintenance agreement and reclaimed water feasibility study, among other topics. 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 [Read More.]
Estero debris pick up winding down in areas not impacted by storm surge
The Village’s debris hauler Crowder Gulf will be making one final pass through the Village to pick up any remaining residential storm debris on Monday, December 12. The Village will not be driving through each community to locate storm debris. If you have storm debris ready for pick up, please email Carla Nebbia at nebbia@estero-fl.gov or call (239) 221-5035. Separate debris into two separate piles, and do not use plastic bags for either pile: Construction and Demolition Vegetation Any non-storm debris should be placed at your curb for regular pick up by Lee County Solid Waste. Note: This does not [Read More.]
Interfaith Charities food pantry free to those in need in our area
Interfaith Charities of South Lee offers food from their pantry weekly to those in need living in households south of Gladiolus Road extending to Coconut Road in Estero. They also offer assistance for past due electric and water bills through a United Way grant. New clients must have proof of address and ID for all household members to register. Interfaith Charities of South Lee is a community service organization serving South Fort Myers, Estero and San Carlos Park. They are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 17592 Rockefeller Circle, Ft. Myers 33967, 239-267-3510. To learn more [Read More.]
Reminder – Light up Estero “Unity in the Community” on December 3
Don’t miss the annual Light up Estero event scheduled for 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, December 3, at the Ocean Church parking area, 22100 Tamiami Trail. This year’s theme is “Unity in the Community” to honor those who helped with our recovery from Hurricane Ian. There will be bounce houses for the children, food trucks, holiday music performed by the New Horizons of Southwest Florida Choir, Christmas carol sing-along, lighting of the Christmas tree and, of course, the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus via an Estero Fire Rescue fire truck. This is always a special event and a way [Read More.]
New Florida website provides additional Hurricane Ian resources
Gov. DeSantis yesterday announced the “Unite Florida Portal” for state sheltering and housing assistance. People must be registered with FEMA for individual assistance but this new portal is a way to connect residents with additional resources. Florida’s first-ever state-led sheltering and housing program is available through this new website that provides temporary sheltering options — such as travel trailers and recreational vehicles — and temporary or permanent repairs for households whose needs are not met through insurance or FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Residents impacted by Hurricane Ian can also access the Unite Florida Portal to report unmet needs such as transportation, household items and [Read More.]
FEMA extends deadline to January 12 to apply for Hurricane Ian federal disaster assistance
At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA has extended the application deadline to January 12, 2023, for survivors in Collier and Lee, as well as 24 other impacted counties. The Village of Estero has a Disaster Recovery Center operating in the Village Hall Council Chambers along with a Small Business Administration (SBA) help desk. It is scheduled to be open every day except Sundays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. They will be closed for Thanksgiving November 24 – November [Read More.]
Kevin Greenville selected to serve as Village of Estero Finance Director
Kevin Greenville was introduced as the Village’s new Finance Director at a recent Council budget hearing. Greenville came to the Village having previously served as the chief financial officer for multiple governments in Maryland, and in several finance positions for a $1billion revenue health insurance company in the federal employee benefits health insurance program. Greenville is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has a Master’s of Science, Accountancy from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Financial Economics from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Government Finance Officers [Read More.]
Estero residents receiving Hurricane Ian assistance in the Village Hall
FEMA now has a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the Village Hall Council Chambers. The DRC is available to provide residents with everything they need to know about how to apply for assistance as a result of Hurricane Ian. FEMA staff assisted 14 residents the first afternoon they were open in Estero. They ask residents who have insurance to file with them first and then come to the DRC with the insurance estimate. If a resident has been denied by their insurance agency, they should bring the denial in to the DRC. They stressed that residents should continue to ask [Read More.]
Village Attorney, FEMA maps, and septic to sewer projects among topics presented before Council on November 16, 2022
Community Development Director Mary Gibbs “presents” Howard Levitan (on Zoom) with the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Elected Official Award The meeting started with Community Development Director Mary Gibbs recognizing former Councilmember and Planning, Zoning & Design Board Co-Chair Howard Levitan for receiving the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Elected Official Award. Gibbs stated that, “This is a very prestigious award given out annually for outstanding leadership and commitment. It’s unheard of to receive two awards in one year and is certainly a testament to Howard’s commitment, vision and passion.” Levitan, who served two terms on [Read More.]
Disaster Recovery Center to open at Village Hall tomorrow
FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the Village Hall Council Chambers to provide assistance and recommendations to residents. DRCs are located in accessible facilities where you may visit to learn more about FEMA, other disaster assistance programs, and ask specific questions about your case. A DRC may be able to help you: Apply for assistance. You may also apply for FEMA assistance online or apply/check your status by phone 1-800-621-3362. Learn more about disaster assistance programs. Learn the status of your FEMA application. Understand any letters you get from FEMA. Find housing and rental assistance information. Get [Read More.]