Estero’s ‘American Idol’ contestant Casey Bishop update
“American Idol” will not be holding a beach-side concert for Casey on Tuesday, May 18 as she did not make it to the Top 3. The Village of Estero still wants to honor her with a key to the village. Plans are still in a state of flux as it’s uncertain as to when she will return from California to her hometown. While Casey didn’t make it through to the finale, she certainly has a bright, promising future ahead of her and can be proud, as we all are, of her outstanding appearances and the many high praises she received [Read More.]
Council to conduct workshop on the 2021/2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program on May 19, 2021
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation for National Safe Boating Week. Next, there will be a review of the Coconut Landing final plat, which is a 10-acre parcel on Coconut Road adjacent to El Dorado Acres that was annexed into the Village in 2019. A workshop will then be held regarding the 2021/2022 budget and capital improvement program. 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 will be available for public [Read More.]
Council to conduct public hearing for a Comprehensive Plan amendment for a school on Three Oaks Parkway on May 26, 2021
Council will review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for a proposed school site on Three Oaks Parkway at a public hearing on Wednesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. The School District of Lee County is requesting the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in order to develop an elementary and middle school on Three Oaks Parkway. The property is a 68.5-acre undeveloped parcel, located south of Copper Oaks, southeast of the Post Office and bounded by Three Oaks Parkway on the west and I-75 on the east. Copies of the proposed Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and staff report will be available one week prior to [Read More.]
Groundbreaking ceremony conducted for the Corkscrew Road Widening Project on May 13
Lee County Commissioners, left to right, Ray Sandelli, Cecil Pendergrass and Frank Mann Lee County Commissioners, Village of Estero Councilmembers, Estero Fire Rescue and the Lee County Sherriff’s Office were all represented at this special groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 1 of the Corkscrew Widening Project. The widening project is a top-tier transportation priority for the Lee Board of County Commissioners. The first phase will create a six-lane, divided arterial road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway east to Fire House Lane and a four-lane divided arterial road from Fire House Lane east to Bella Terra Boulevard. The project also [Read More.]
Clean Machine Car Wash, mobile home variance and Ordinance 2021-04 reviewed by Planning Zoning & Design Board on May 11, 2021
Public Information Meeting - Eugenia Chojnowski Mobile Home Variance The applicant is seeking a variance from the 10-foot setback between mobile homes located at 10825 Little Heron Circle in Corkscrew Woodlands. Due to the placement of the mobile home and the configuration of the parcel, there is a portion of the home that encroaches in the 10-foot setback. The Board voted to delegate this to the Village staff to deal with administratively. Workshop – Clean Machine Car Wash The Board conducted a workshop for the Clean Machine Car Wash. The applicant is seeking to construct a 3,610 square foot, one-story [Read More.]
Estero 5/11/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Yesterday, the FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine for use by those aged 12-15 (this vaccine was previously approved for use by those aged 16+). This is expected to be available via the existing channels, as well as new pharmacy locations. HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 159,152,047 (3,308,134 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 32,756,428 (582,418 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,275,365 (36,547 deaths, 92,348 hospitalizations, 65,570 tests yesterday, 5.00% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 71,399 (977 deaths, 2,323 hospitalizations, 2,218 tests yesterday, 7.21% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative [Read More.]
Estero 5/10/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 158,505,444 (3,296,436 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 32,725,013 (581,939 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,272,102 (36,498 deaths, 92,125 hospitalizations, 46,004 tests yesterday, 5.01% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 71,242 (973 deaths, 2,323 hospitalizations, 1,615 tests yesterday, 7.86% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 70,949 first doses complete, 267,484 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,534 (The death and hospitalization [Read More.]
Estero 5/7/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 156,321,373 (3,260,908 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 32,640,373 (580,776 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,262,598 (36,346 deaths, 91,848 hospitalizations, 91,467 tests yesterday, 4.70% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 70,689 (973 deaths, 2,316 hospitalizations, 2,914 tests yesterday, 5.90% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 78,794 first doses complete, 254,109 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,516 (The death and hospitalization [Read More.]
North Commons Drive and water conservation issues among items addressed by Council on May 5, 2021
Public Comment on non-agenda items: An Estero resident stated that on May 4, the Estero Council of Community Leaders, Estero Historical Society, and Estero Chamber of Commerce presented $1,000 scholarship checks each to Estero High School student essay winners. Mary Sue Burun was presented the “History” scholarship and Brian Robinson was presented the “Governance” and “Business” scholarships. This was the first of what may become an annual Estero Community Essays/Scholarships Ceremony. Septic to sewer program management contract Council tabled this item to the May 19 or June 2 meeting. North Commons Drive North Commons Drive is an alternate access road [Read More.]
Estero 5/4/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
The age threshold for vaccine eligibility in Florida is 16+. The channels for registration remain unchanged (and are included below). HEALTH DATA: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c86 Global Confirmed Cases: 153,084,533 (3,206,618 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 32,455,770 (577,402 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,245,853 (36,009 deaths, 90,889 hospitalizations, 51,344 tests yesterday, 6.14% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 69,974 (959 deaths, 2,310 hospitalizations, 1,743 tests yesterday, 7.97% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 87,758 first doses complete, 237,393 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,492 (The death and hospitalization [Read More.]