Estero 1/28/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 101,228,489 (2,184,012 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 25,686,826 (431,289 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,687,594 (26,456 deaths, 71,535 hospitalizations, 147,173 tests yesterday, 7.70% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 51,814 (781 deaths, 2,037 hospitalizations, 5,191 tests yesterday, 6.76% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 47,601 cumulative first doses completed, 7,100 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,861 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Estero Country Club expansion, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and old post office addressed by the Design Review Board on January 27, 2021
Estero Country Club expansion – public hearing The applicant was requesting a limited development order for a 2,169 square foot expansion of the existing clubhouse, to construct 2 new bocce ball courts, replace the temporary pickle ball courts with permanent courts and to modify the parking and landscaping in the area. The pickle ball courts will be further away from residents than the temporary pickle ball courts were, and the courts will not be lit. The applicant stated that the paddles and balls used on the bocce ball courts are designed to reduce the noise of play by 30-35 percent. [...]
Estero 1/27/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 100,652,861 (2,167,506 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 25,540,461 (427,513 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,676,171 (26,249 deaths, 71,155 hospitalizations, 81,264 tests yesterday, 10.19% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 51,455 (779 deaths, 2,019 hospitalizations, 3,396 tests yesterday, 7.04% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 45,775 cumulative first doses completed, 5,389 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,844 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Village of Estero seeking volunteers for a new land use board
Estero is forming a Planning, Zoning & Design Board as a result of adopting its new Land Development Code. This new Board will combine the functions of the current Planning & Zoning Board and Design Review Board duties. The Board will review applications for rezonings, comprehensive plan amendments, site plan approvals (development orders), and similar items for conformance with the Village Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Building design, architecture and landscaping aspects are of particular importance in maintaining Estero’s quality of life. Diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Prior experience in landscape, planning, zoning, engineering, or architecture is helpful but not [...]
Village Clerk and Land Development Code’s second public hearing addressed by Council on January 27, 2021
Resolution No. 2021-01 – Village Clerk appointment Council approved this resolution appointing Carol Sacco Village Clerk. She has served as Interim Village Clerk since March and will assume the Village Clerk duties starting today, January 27, 2021. Sacco will continue to also serve as the Village’s Executive Assistant. (Resolution) Land Development Code – Second Public Hearing The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. With the assistance of Clarion Associates and Johnson Engineering, the Village has conducted numerous meetings for Council, Planning & Zoning Board, Design Review Board and the public addressing the [...]
Elks Charity Car Show benefits the Army of Hope
Bonita Springs/Estero Elks Lodge #2753 held a car show on Saturday, January 23, 2021, to raise funds for the Army of Hope. The Army of Hope assists Florida active-duty military personnel, wounded veterans and family members of a military member killed in action. Estero Fire Rescue opened the event at 11 a.m. by raising the American flag which was followed by the judging of a variety of cars. Winning first in their class with their 1932 Ford were (right to left) Amy and Carmine Dell Aquila shown with charity event planner Shirley Thompson presenting them with their trophy. It was [...]
Estero Country Club expansion, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and old post office among topics to be addressed by Design Review Board on January 27, 2021
The Board will start their meeting at 5:30 p.m. with public hearings for the Estero Country Club expansion, Coconut Trace Medical Office Center and the old post office property. They will then conduct public information meetings for a Lee Health Medical Building at 19511 Highlands Blvd., The Groves monument sign and Fine Mark Bank & Trust. 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 comment, in accordance with social distancing orders. Participants [...]
Village Clerk and Land Development Code second public hearing to be addressed by Council on Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m. with a resolution appointing Carol Sacco the new Village Clerk. They will then conduct a second public hearing for the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code lays out zoning and other regulations for subdivisions and development of land. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for residents to view and/or participate in the meeting: View the meeting online, but not participate: You may watch the meeting via the Village of Estero website link: https://estero-fl.gov/council/watch-meetings-online/. View the meeting online as indicated above and provide public comment during the [...]
Estero 1/21/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 96,594,427 (2,067,611 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 24,356,741 (404,284 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,601,011 (24,965 deaths, 68,932 hospitalizations, 108,294 tests yesterday, 10.73% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 49,116 (742 deaths, 1,993 hospitalizations, 3,842 tests yesterday, 8.49% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 34,698 cumulative first doses completed, 2,023 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,740 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
Landscape maintenance, traffic signal agreement and Capital Improvements schedule addressed by Council on January 20, 2021
Mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance contract The Village of Estero contracts with private landscape maintenance companies to perform roadway landscape maintenance activities. Council voted to approve a contract with P & T Lawn and Tractor Service, Inc. to provide mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance services for a one-year period, at a rate of $127,075.00 per year. Additional fees will be added to the contract for Estero Parkway and the US 41 median landscape after each of these construction maintenance periods has ended. (Contract) Estero Crossing - Corkscrew Road/Puente Lane Traffic Signal Agreement As part of the Estero Crossing zoning approval, [...]