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3009, 2024

Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on October 16, 2024

By |September 30th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on October 16, 2024

Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16.  Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals.  Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil.  See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not household [Read More.]

2709, 2024

Contracts for Sports Park and Estero on the River among topics for Council on October 2, 2024

By |September 27th, 2024|Categories: News, Sports Campus|Comments Off on Contracts for Sports Park and Estero on the River among topics for Council on October 2, 2024

Estero Sports Park (leased property) Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing a contract with Perez Planning + Design LLC to prepare schematic plan and design guidelines for the Estero Sports Park. They will then address two contracts with Manhattan Construction for Phase 1 improvements to the 63.7 acres of Estero on the River property located on the east side of US 41 north of Corkscrew Road. Council will consider an amendment to a contract with Wright Construction for the construction of the Corkscrew Road pathway, lighting and landscaping improvements, and a contract with Haggarty Consulting Inc. [Read More.]

2509, 2024

Hurricane Helene update from the Village of Estero September 25, 2024

By |September 25th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Hurricane Helene update from the Village of Estero September 25, 2024

The Village’s offices will remain open to provide service and information to residents. Estero is fully prepared.   All of our ditches and flow ways have been inspected this week and are well-maintained to carry storm flows. Estero Recreation Center will open a Safe Haven at 3 p.m. tomorrow.  A Safe Haven will provide a safe place for anyone who does not feel secure in their housing situation and who perhaps does not have a friend’s home or a family member’s home to go to.  Estero Recreation Center is located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. It is very important for residents who [Read More.]

2409, 2024

Tropical Storm – Hurricane Helene update – sand & sandbags available

By |September 24th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Tropical Storm – Hurricane Helene update – sand & sandbags available

The Village of Estero and Estero Fire Rescue are providing free sand and sandbags for Estero residents. The sand is located at 20921 County Road, on the corner of US 41 and County Road across from the Fire Station. Residents will need to bring their own shovel.  This is a self-serve operation, and no personnel will be on site to help.

2409, 2024

Be Safe Driving at Night

By |September 24th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Be Safe Driving at Night

Be Safe at Night There are early morning curfews for under 18-year-old drivers because evening driving is so dangerous for less experienced drivers. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/

2309, 2024

Village of Estero recommends residents stay alert to forecasted tropical storm

By |September 23rd, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Village of Estero recommends residents stay alert to forecasted tropical storm

  The Village of Estero is monitoring the tropics and working closely with county, state and federal partners, including the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the National Hurricane Center. With heightened tropical activity, it is important for residents to take steps to prepare as we move through the remainder of this hurricane season. Stay informed: Monitor local media outlets, the National Weather Service-Tampa, and the National Hurricane Center. Sign up for AlertLee, an emergency notification system that keeps you informed through phone, text, and/or email. Download the LeePrepares app from Google Play or the App Store. Review the 2024 Florida Hurricane Guide on the Village website. Bookmark www.leegov.com. If a storm is approaching, Lee County Government will continuously update the website with relevant information. Have a plan: Review your Evacuation Zone and Flood Zone. Review the All Hazards Guide. Double check your Family Emergency Plan and an Emergency Supply Kit. [Read More.]

1909, 2024

Estero’s property tax rate reduced by Council on September 18, 2024

By |September 19th, 2024|Categories: Council Meetings|Comments Off on Estero’s property tax rate reduced by Council on September 18, 2024

Estero continues to have lowest tax rate in Southwest Florida Public Budget Hearings Resolution 2024-18 – Adopting final millage rate Council approved this resolution adopting the ad valorem taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at a millage rate of 0.73 mills, which is a reduction from the prior year’s rate of 0.74.  Council has voted to reduce the tax rate every year except the first year following incorporation and in 2020 due to COVID.  Estero’s tax rate is the lowest in the region. Resolution 2024-19 – Adopting final budget for 2024-2025 Council approved this resolution adopting the budget for FY [Read More.]

1809, 2024

Local Event: Hurricane Ian Recovery: Community Conversation + Workshop

By |September 18th, 2024|Categories: Events, News|Comments Off on Local Event: Hurricane Ian Recovery: Community Conversation + Workshop

Department of Homeland Security / Jocelyn Augustino Sept. 26, 2024 6 - 8 p.m. Florida Southwestern State College 8099 College Pkwy, Room AA-177 It’s the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Ian. Join Grist.org for free food, a gift card raffle, and roundtable discussions about hurricane recovery with residents who experienced the storm, as well as: Jason Burroughs, FEMA Florida Recovery Director Florida Rep. Adam Botana Lisa Miller, Florida’s former Deputy Insurance Commissioner Caitie Eck, Director of Lee County Unmet Needs Long Term Recovery Group You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and together, we’ll brainstorm ideas for Lee County’s [Read More.]

1709, 2024

Recycle the water from washing your cars

By |September 17th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Recycle the water from washing your cars

Wash your car on the grass, or better yet, at a car wash. Both ways make dual use of your water through recycling and/or treatment. Keeping excess water out of our storm drains reduces flooding and keeps chemicals out of our important waterways. More tips in our flyer.

1309, 2024

Final budget hearings and Via Coconut on the agenda for Council at 5:05 p.m., September 18, 2024

By |September 13th, 2024|Categories: News|Comments Off on Final budget hearings and Via Coconut on the agenda for Council at 5:05 p.m., September 18, 2024

Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, with two public hearings adopting the final millage rate and adopting the final budget for FY 2024-2025.  Budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m. There will be a first reading of a zoning ordinance for Via Coconut, a 20-acre property at the southwest corner of Corkscrew Road and Via Coconut Point. This will be followed by a workshop on the interlocal agreement with the Brooks CDD regarding their sidewalks along Three Oaks Parkway. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, [Read More.]

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