Estero 3/1/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 114,350,611 (2,536,865 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 28,648,156 (514,216 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,910,921 (31,556 deaths, 79,426 hospitalizations, 28,767 tests yesterday, 6.32% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 57,763 (872 deaths, 2,118 hospitalizations, 559 tests yesterday, 3.76% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (the drop in the death and hospitalization totals is not explained on the State’s dashboard) Lee County Vaccinations: 56,492 cumulative first doses completed, 61,373 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,101 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided [...]
Applications open for LeeCares 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
As of 8 a.m. today, March 1, 2021, applications are being accepted for the LeeCares 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application and full eligibility information is available at http://www.LeeFLcares.com. Residents now renting in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and Sanibel can apply at that site. Residents of the City of Fort Myers can apply at a portal established by Fort Myers. A link to the city’s portal is available at http://www.LeeFLcares.com. Anyone who is unsure if their residence is [...]
Estero 2/26/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 113,264,928 (2,513,380 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 28,461,935 (509,710 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,898,223 (31,162 deaths, 79,021 hospitalizations, 114,705 tests yesterday, 5.18% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 57,469 (872 deaths, 2,114 hospitalizations, 3,990 tests yesterday, 4.84% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (the drop in the death and hospitalization totals is not explained on the State’s dashboard) Lee County Vaccinations: 56,763 cumulative first doses completed, 53,788 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,091 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided [...]
Scholarships available for Estero High School seniors
Three $1,000 scholarships are available for Estero High School seniors thanks to the Estero Council of Community Leaders, Estero Chamber of Commerce and the Estero Historical Society. Students will need to submit a two-page essay on one of the following topics: History of Estero Area (sponsored by the Estero Historical Society), Governance in the Estero Area (Sponsored by the ECCL), or Business in the Estero Area (sponsored by the Estero Chamber of Commerce. Creativity is encouraged. Students may submit a separate essay for each of the above topics if they wish, and thus be eligible for all awards. Submissions are [...]
Lee Health presented COVID-19 update for Village Council on February 24, 2021
Lee Health’s System Director of Government Relations Michael A. Nachef gave an update on COVID-19, describing some positive trends but warning that we all must continue to protect one another by wearing masks, social distancing, avoiding crowds and washing our hands. He explained that only 10 percent of the US population has been immunized while we need to have 60 – 80 percent of the population to be immune before we can consider relaxing these efforts. He stated that in Florida, 4.4 million doses of vaccine have been administered and the state ranks 12 – 15th in the nation for [...]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board members and Pavich Center among topics to be addressed by Council on March 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. by selecting members of the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board, establishing staggered terms, and appointing a Chairperson. They will then be asked to approve the final plat for Coconut Landing, the Estero River north branch drainage improvements contract, and conduct a public hearing for the Pavich Center, a .73-acre parcel at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Happy Hollow Lane. The full agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Community Park. The Council Chambers [...]
The Groves, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and Christ Community Ministries addressed by Design Review Board on February 24, 2021
Public Hearing The Groves monument signs The Groves is a 72-home development north of Corkscrew Road and east of Sandy Lane. The applicant was requesting to replace 3 of the 4 existing signs at the development’s entrances. One sign is to be replaced, and one sign to be removed and not replaced at the development’s Groveline Court and Broadway East entrance. Two signs are to be removed and replaced at their Sandline and Sandy Lane entrance. The new signs have an opaque background and the letters and river art will be illuminated at night. (Presentation) The Board voted to approve [...]
Estero 2/25/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 112,401,304 (2,492,105 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 28,309,558 (504,135 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,885,661 (30,878 deaths, 78,472 hospitalizations, 118,244 tests yesterday, 5.99% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 56,937 (869 deaths, 2,108 hospitalizations, 3,419 tests yesterday, 5.38% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (the drop in the death and hospitalization totals is not explained on the State’s dashboard) Lee County Vaccinations: 55,975 cumulative first doses completed, 50,028 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,077 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided [...]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board applicants interviewed, FFD project and COVID-19 update presented to Council on February 24, 2021
Council started their meeting approving a resolution and interlocal agreements with the Lee County Property Appraiser and Lee County Tax Collector pertaining to the Corkscrew Intersection Improvement Assessment. The improvements include construction of intersection and signal improvements at the intersection of Puente Lane and Corkscrew Road. These assessments will begin on October 1, 2021, and will be on select parcels for costs incurred by the Village related to the Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane intersection improvements project. The Village provided the upfront financing for this project in order to expedite construction to create a safer intersection. This assessment will provide a means [...]
Estero 2/23/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 111,974,905 (2,481,140 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 28,239,571 (502,005 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,878,533 (30,749 deaths, 78,212 hospitalizations, 86,140 tests yesterday, 6.50% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 56,937 (870 deaths, 2,110 hospitalizations, 2,317 tests yesterday, 6.17% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 57,362 cumulative first doses completed, 47,971 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,074 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)