Tips from Lee County Solid Waste help you boost recycling efforts for the holidays
Lee County Solid Waste has tips for residents for the 2021 holiday season so you can recycle, know what can be repurposed, and also know what needs to go in the trash bin. Lee County’s waste stream generally increases about 20% during the holidays, but taking even a few small steps can help reduce waste generated in your home. Gobble up your turkey and dispose of the oil: Deep-fried turkey is a holiday tradition for many Florida families. Residents can safely and responsibly dispose of any leftover cooking oil at no charge. Put the used oils or grease in sealed, [Read More.]
Reminder: Lee County Tax Collector services by appointment only
In-office services are available exclusively by appointment. Appointment openings fill quickly. Please check back often for updated availability. They recommend customers take advantage of their online services when possible. Registration renewals are exclusively processed online, by mail, or at a kiosk. To renew vehicle, vessel, and mobile home registrations, visit their Motor Vehicle Renewals page. They have also partnered with First Lee Tag Agency to provide registration and title services. Important Dates to Remember Early Payment Discounts 4% - if paid in November 3% - if paid in December 2% - if paid in January 1% - if paid in February [Read More.]
West Bay Club zoning amendment and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway landscape among topics Council reviewed on November 17, 2021
Public Comment: A resident spoke informing Council of the Estero Republic Club, stating there are currently 300 members of this club which focuses on the U.S. Constitution. Council started their meeting approving Resolution 2021-23 which is the final budget amendment of the fiscal year 2020/2021 to align certain budgeted line items within the General Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund. There was then a first reading of Ordinance 2021-11 to repeal the “transitional” ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. This was passed to a second reading on December 1, 2021. Council approved a second reading and [Read More.]
Veterans Day at Estero Park
On a sunny Saturday, November 13, the Village honored all Estero veterans, active military, first responders and Gold Star parents at the Estero Park. The event was attended by approximately 500 residents who enjoyed military theme songs, a presentation of flags by the Estero High School ROTC, rifle salute by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and featured speaker former Blue Angels pilot Lee County Commissioner Ray Sandelli. Estero Vice-Mayor Jon McLain served as master of ceremonies and Mayor Katy Errington, also a Gold Star Mother, introduced some of the elected officials attending the event in addition to speaking about Gold [Read More.]
Shoppes at University Highlands, Oak & Stone Restaurant and Downtown Estero addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 9, 2021
Public Hearing Shoppes at University Highlands, Bldg. 5 The Board conducted a public hearing for the Shoppes at University Highlands which were requesting a development order for their Building 5, located on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. Building 5 is a proposed, one-story 7300-sq. ft. commercial building. This is the fifth and last building to be built on this property and will mimic Building 2. It is bounded by the Longitude apartments to the north, Shoppes at University Highlands to the south; Grandezza residential on the east side of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway; and the Springs apartments [Read More.]
West Bay Club zoning amendment and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway landscape among topics for Council on November 17, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a final budget an amendment to close out Fiscal Year 2020/2021. They will then conduct a first reading of an ordinance to repeal the “transitional” ordinances which were put in place when the Village incorporated. A second reading and public hearing will be conducted for an ordinance pertaining to a zoning amendment for the West Bay Club to increase the allowed building height in Pod 5. This will be followed by a workshop reviewing the Ben Hill Griffin Parkway landscape concept. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held [Read More.]
Village’s Planning, Zoning & Design Board members recognized on World Town Planning Day
The Village of Estero recognizes its Planning, Zoning & Design Board members as part of the World Town Planning Day celebration. These volunteers give freely of their time, spending many hours to help achieve the Village's vision. They review all Village projects, focusing on architectural and landscape design. Pictured above are (seated left to right): Kristin Jeannin, James Tatooles and Marlene Naratil. (Back, left to right): Anthony Gargano, Howard Levitan, Leonard “Scotty” Wood III and Mike Sheeley. Missing from the picture are Barry Jones and Jim Wallace. World Town Planning Day was established by the American Planning Association.
Williams Road roundabout, Village monument signs and Estero on the River Phase 1 design contract addressed by Council on November 3, 2021
Left to right: FL-TF6 members Dustin Wagner, Christian Woolley, Sinead Imbaro (with Magnus Ares), Christopher Intartaglio, Glen Brownlee , Mayor Katy Errington, Mark Wahlig, and Shane Sibert Council started their meeting with Mayor Errington presenting keys to the city to members of the Florida USAR Task Force 6 (FL-TF6), K-9 Magnus Ares and Sinead Imbaro, police K-9 instructor & military fitness specialist, for their difficult work following the Champlain Towers condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida. The FL-TF6 is a multi-agency, multi-discipline search and rescue task force made up of members of various fire and law enforcement teams, [Read More.]
Shoppes at University Highlands, Oak & Stone Restaurant and Downtown Estero on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 9, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, by conducting two public hearings. The first will be for the Shoppes at University Highlands’ request for a development order for their building No. 5 located on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. A public hearing will be conducted for a development order for Estero Crossing’s Oak & Stone Restaurant located 1,000 feet west of the intersection of Corkscrew Road and I-75. There will be a public information meeting held for the Downtown Estero project located on the east side of US 41 north of Broadway and east [Read More.]
Williams Road roundabout, Village monument signs and Estero on the River Phase 1 design contract to be addressed by Council on November 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, presenting keys to the city to Estero and San Carlos Fire Rescue responders for their work during the Surfside building collapse. Action items include addressing a request for bids for landscaping and irrigation for the Via Coconut Point and Williams Road roundabout, and contracts for construction plans and permitting for the US 41 and Three Oaks northern monument signs and the Phase 1 design contract for Estero on the River. There will be a first reading of an ordinance amending the West Bay Club zoning, followed by workshops providing an update [Read More.]