River Oaks and Public Works Update on the agenda for Council on February 16, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing Julie Yellig, who serves as the ECCL/Adopt-a-Highway Coordinator. They will then address an FY 2021-2022 interlocal agreement between Estero and Lee County for Stray Animal Control Services. Workshop items include a 10-acre vacant parcel at the east end of Broadway Avenue known as River Oaks, a Public Works Update and an appointment to the Lee County Tourist Development Council. 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 [...]
Florida League of Cities launches new advocacy network
The Florida League of Cities has announced the launching of Local Voices United, a grassroots advocacy network. It is dedicated to supporting local self-government by recruiting and inspiring Florida’s citizens to get educated on and engaged with the issues. “It’s the idea that our communities should be governed by the people who live in them. But to be more successful in defending and strengthening local decision making, it’s vital we get our residents more involved.” Watch FLC President Phillip Walker Discuss LOCAL VOICES UNITED Resident involvement is key. There are several ways you may get involved: Visit LocalVoicesUnited.com and [...]
Bike/ped improvements, utilities extension and virtual information center addressed by Council on February 2, 2022
Public Comment on non-agenda items: The Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) COO asked that Councilmembers consider being a judge for the high school and middle school essay contest. The winning students receive a scholarship sponsored by the ECCL, Estero Historical Society and Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce. A candidate for the Lee County School Board introduced herself and provided her background information. A resident expressed concerns regarding the formerly proposed school on Three Oaks Parkway. The editor of Estero Life Magazine pointed out that the most recent issue of the magazine’s “Village Connection” page provides an introduction to the [...]
Wildcats to play in 2nd quarterfinals of State Cup Championship on Monday
Estero High School girls varsity soccer team is scheduled to play in the second round of quarterfinals of the State Cup Championship at our home Jeff Sommer stadium at 7 p.m., Monday, January 31. The Wildcats will be playing Barron Collier. Their record is 12-6-0. They have scored 81 goals for and had 16 goals scored against. Estero High girls record is 14-4-1, scoring 86 for and 18 scored against. Our team won 9-1 over the Jaguars in the first round of quarterfinals to go on to the second round.
Broadway Avenue utilities extension and Broadway East & Sandy Lane bike/ped improvements on the agenda for Council on February 2, 2022
Broadway East & Sandy Lane Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing a resolution supporting the establishment and alignment of U.S. Bicycle Route 15 which will travel through the Village. They will then address the ranking of firms to provide consulting services for the Sandy Lane and Broadway East Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements Project, and the ranking of consultants to provide design and permitting services for Broadway East and West extension of utilities. Council will also conduct a workshop on the Greater Estero Virtual Information Center, an information database about all things in and about greater Estero. The full [...]
Estero Wildcats to play in quarterfinals of State Cup Championship on Thursday
The Estero High School girls varsity soccer team is going to play in the first round of the quarterfinals of State Cup Championship at our home Jeff Sommer stadium at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 27. They will be playing against the East Lee Jaguars. To purchase your $6 tickets online, go to https://gofan.co/app/school/FL13096 or just aim your camera phone at the QR code to access GOFAN and purchase your ticket. Come on out and cheer on the Wildcats.
Volunteers needed to help keep the Via Coconut Point roadway beautiful
As you may know, Estero residents have joined together in an effort to help keep some of our roadways free of litter, including US 41 and Estero Parkway. Via Coconut Point is another popular road being used by walkers, runners, and bikers in addition to automobiles. As you may have noticed, this mixed traffic is contributing litter along the roadway so this is a good candidate for adoption by residents living close by. Residents from Genova have adopted the section of Via Coconut Point between Corkscrew Road and Williams Road where Robert Girsch and Mario Restrepo recently collected 40 pounds [...]
Estero developments, U.S. Bike Route 15 and maintenance projects among topics reviewed by Council on January 19, 2022
Council started their meeting recognizing Estero vocalist Lindsey Graham for making a positive difference in the community. Ms. Graham is known for her outstanding performances at the Village’s Veteran’s Day events, among her many accomplishments. As a “thank you”, she responded by leading the Council and residents in the chamber in singing “God Bless America”. Presentation Scott Dudley, Florida League of Cities, gave a presentation on Local Voices United. This bipartisan group is focused on “home rule” and local decision making. Their guiding principle is “the federal government should only do that which state governments cannot do, and state governments [...]
Estero development projects and US Bike Route 15 among topics for Council on January 19, 2022
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday. Action items include a lien mitigation request, maintenance of the bridge on Sandy Lane and box culverts on Via Coconut Point, and adoption of Ordinance 2022-01 approving the updated schedule for the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021/2022. Council will then conduct workshops to review the Planning, Zoning & Design Board’s annual report, an update on development projects in the Village and the proposed U.S. Bike Route 15 alignment through the Village. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, [...]
Estero High School girls soccer team scheduled for match against Mariner on January 18, 2022
Estero High girls varsity soccer team to play Mariner at Estero’s Jeff Sommer Stadium on Williams Road at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday. The Wildcats have a 12-3-1 record and are ranked number 3 behind Mariner, which is ranked number 2, so this should be an exciting match. To attend the game, you may purchase a ticket online on your phone at https://gofan.co/search. Just show the results on your phone when you arrive at the gate. Come out and cheer the girls on.