Hurricane Helene update from the Village of Estero September 25, 2024
The Village’s offices will remain open to provide service and information to residents. Estero is fully prepared. All of our ditches and flow ways have been inspected this week and are well-maintained to carry storm flows. Estero Recreation Center will open a Safe Haven at 3 p.m. tomorrow. A Safe Haven will provide a safe place for anyone who does not feel secure in their housing situation and who perhaps does not have a friend’s home or a family member’s home to go to. Estero Recreation Center is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. It is very important for residents who [Read More.]
Tropical Storm – Hurricane Helene update – sand & sandbags available
The Village of Estero and Estero Fire Rescue are providing free sand and sandbags for Estero residents. The sand is located at 20921 County Road, on the corner of US 41 and County Road across from the Fire Station. Residents will need to bring their own shovel. This is a self-serve operation, and no personnel will be on site to help.
Be Safe Driving at Night
Be Safe at Night There are early morning curfews for under 18-year-old drivers because evening driving is so dangerous for less experienced drivers. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/
Village of Estero recommends residents stay alert to forecasted tropical storm
The Village of Estero is monitoring the tropics and working closely with county, state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center. With heightened tropical activity, it is important for residents to take steps to prepare as we move through the remainder of this hurricane season. Stay informed: Monitor local media outlets, the National Weather Service-Tampa, and the National Hurricane Center. Sign up for AlertLee, an emergency notification system that keeps you informed through phone, text, and/or email. Download the LeePrepares app from Google Play or the App Store. Review the 2024 Florida Hurricane Guide on the Village website. Bookmark www.leegov.com. If a storm is approaching, Lee County Government will continuously update the website with relevant information. Have a plan: Review your Evacuation Zone and Flood Zone. Review the All Hazards Guide. Double check your Family Emergency Plan and an Emergency Supply Kit. [Read More.]
Estero’s property tax rate reduced by Council on September 18, 2024
Estero continues to have lowest tax rate in Southwest Florida Public Budget Hearings Resolution 2024-18 – Adopting final millage rate Council approved this resolution adopting the ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at a millage rate of 0.73 mills, which is a reduction from the prior year’s rate of 0.74. Council has voted to reduce the tax rate every year except the first year following incorporation and in 2020 due to COVID. Estero’s tax rate is the lowest in the region. Resolution 2024-19 – Adopting final budget for 2024-2025 Council approved this resolution adopting the budget for FY [Read More.]
Local Event: Hurricane Ian Recovery: Community Conversation + Workshop
Department of Homeland Security / Jocelyn Augustino Sept. 26, 2024 6 - 8 p.m. Florida Southwestern State College 8099 College Pkwy, Room AA-177 It’s the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian. Join Grist.org for free food, a gift card raffle, and roundtable discussions about hurricane recovery with residents who experienced the storm, as well as: Jason Burroughs, FEMA Florida Recovery Director Florida Rep. Adam Botana Lisa Miller, Florida’s former Deputy Insurance Commissioner Caitie Eck, Director of Lee County Unmet Needs Long Term Recovery Group You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and together, we’ll brainstorm ideas for Lee County’s [Read More.]
Recycle the water from washing your cars
Wash your car on the grass, or better yet, at a car wash. Both ways make dual use of your water through recycling and/or treatment. Keeping excess water out of our storm drains reduces flooding and keeps chemicals out of our important waterways. More tips in our flyer.
Final budget hearings and Via Coconut on the agenda for Council at 5:05 p.m., September 18, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, with two public hearings adopting the final millage rate and adopting the final budget for FY 2024-2025. Budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m. There will be a first reading of a zoning ordinance for Via Coconut, a 20-acre property at the southwest corner of Corkscrew Road and Via Coconut Point. This will be followed by a workshop on the interlocal agreement with the Brooks CDD regarding their sidewalks along Three Oaks Parkway. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, [Read More.]
University Highlands, Estero Townhomes and Estero Entertainment District among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 10, 2024
Public Information Meeting Henning RMS Henning RMS Design Center Henning RMS is requesting to rezone a 2-acre parcel to allow for a 16,000 square foot building to be used as the Henning RMS Design Center. Henning RMS specializes in luxury home renovations and new construction. They are proposing Prairie style design for the building’s architecture. The site is located at 20771 & 20741 S Tamiami Trail, adjacent to Estero Church No voting occurs during public information meetings. Public Hearings University Highlands University Highlands University Highlands was requesting a development order for two, one-story commercial buildings with 7,800 square feet [Read More.]
Budget, Sports Park and Williams Road widening among topics addressed by Council at 5:05 p.m. September 11, 2024
Proclamation Front row: San Carlos Assistant Fire Chief Glen Van Brunt, Mayor Jon McLain, Lee County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Gunn and Lt. Tarsia. Back row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Rafael Lopez, George Zalucki and Jim Ward. The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain reading a proclamation recognizing Patriot Day. On September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a series of airline hijackings that led to the worst terrorist attacks seen in the US. The proclamation states that the Village Council wishes to recognize September 11 as an annually recognized national day of service and [Read More.]