Give Yourself Time to Learn: Driving Safety
New drivers need experience to navigate at legal speeds safely. Slow down whenever conditions aren’t ideal. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Joanne Ribble elected Mayor and George Zalucki elected Vice Mayor as three Councilmembers start new four-year terms on March 19, 2025
Front row: Councilmember Lori Fayhee, Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmember Jim Ward. Back row: Councilmembers Jeff Hunt, Jon McLain, George Zalucki and Rafael Lopez. The meeting started with the Honorable Rachel Loukonen, 20th Judicial Circuit Judge, administering the oath of office to Joanne Ribble. District 1, Jeff Hunt, District 2, and Jim Ward, District 6. These Councilmembers were sworn in to serve four-year terms. Elections are staggered so that elections occur every two years. Former Mayor Jon McLain passes gavel to Mayor Joanne Ribble Council then voted to elect District 1 Councilmember Joanne Ribble as the new [Read More.]
Elevate Florida Mitigation Event
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. Printable Flyer with Information about the Program When March 24, 10 am - 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Water School Building March 25, 10 am - 7 pm EST with full presentations at noon and 5 pm Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Blvd S. Water School [Read More.]
Sign up for updates on the Village’s Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project
Want the latest information on the Village of Estero’s Shared Use Path Project? You may receive weekly updates by contacting Jennifer Dorning, Project Public Information Consultant, at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723. The Village is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court, and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Vista built by Lee County’s previous widening project. A 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill [Read More.]
Grease and oil do not belong in septic systems
If your home uses a septic system, never pour grease, oil, or chemical down your drains. These substances can kill the bacteria that treat your waste water in the tank. The county provides multiple ways to dispose of hazardous liquids - which can be found at: https://estero-fl.gov/for-residents/hazardous-waste-disposal. For more ways that septic system owners can protect our waterways, see our webpage for preventing water pollution.
Mayor and vice mayor election on the agenda for Council on March 19, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Councilmembers District 1 Joanne Ribble, District 2 Jeff Hunt and District 6 Jim Ward taking the oath of office, the election of mayor and vice mayor, and a recognition of Councilmember Larry Fiesel. A light reception will follow. The meeting will reconvene with a proclamation for Engage Estero’s president Jim Gilmartin. Action items include a resolution regarding hands free use of cell phones while driving, an Eco-Historic Planning Study, vulnerability assessment, Estero Sports Park Construction Manager at Risk, and grant management services. The meeting will conclude with a workshop to [Read More.]
South County Regional Library and Discount Tire among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 11, 2025
Public Hearings South County Regional Library Lee County was seeking approval of the exterior modifications to the entrance as part of the library’s interior renovation. The County will be adding pavers, benches, updated landscaping and enhanced lighting on the building and landscape to make the entrance more attractive. The drop box on the building will be lit for security purposes. Proposed materials for the new entry include aluminum pre-finished panels and Nichiha pre-finished cementitious wall panels. The 32,600 square foot building opened in 1996. The Board voted to approve this application. Public Information Meetings Estero Community Park maintenance building relocation [Read More.]
South County Regional Library and Picolo Buco among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 11, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, conducting public hearings for the redesign of the entry and interior remodel of the South County Regional Library and Picolo Buco’s request for a change of paint color for the exterior of their building in Marketplace at Coconut Point. Public Information Meetings will be held for the Estero Community Park maintenance building relocation and Discount Tire located at 10411 Corkscrew Road. 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. Residents may [Read More.]
Reminder: Estero Fest to feature Ben Allen Band on Saturday, March 15
Estero Fest 2025 offers something for everyone to enjoy from 1-8 p.m. on March 15. There will be 4 live bands, 11 food trucks, a beer & wine garden, a Kids Zone, a business expo, Estero Fire Rescue and Lee County Sherriff’s Office displays, and Estero Councilmembers celebrating the Village’s 10th anniversary with handouts. The bands start playing at 1 p.m., led off by the Swamp Blues Band, followed by the Sudamerica Latin Groove Band, Incorrigibles Band and Ben Allen and the Ben Allen Band. Food selection includes everything from snacks, BBQ, Greek, Mexican, hamburgers & fries to ice cream. [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project update March 1, 2025
The Village of Estero project is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court, and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Vista built by Lee County’s previous widening project. A 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard. Roadway and pathway lighting similar to those on Estero Parkway will be installed to complement the new facilities, along with a substantial amount [Read More.]