Lee County Utilities customers may notice a temporary change in taste, odor and color of their water
Lee County Utilities will be temporarily converting its disinfectant process from chloramines to free chlorine residual from May 3 through May 24, 2021. This is a routine measure that is common for water utilities using chloramines as its primary disinfectant. Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment may be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding water to tanks. Customers may notice a temporary change in the taste, odor and color of the water, [Read More.]
Estero 4/23/21 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: 145,095,141 (3,077,803 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,971,087 (570,977 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,196,502 (35,443 deaths, 89,201 hospitalizations, 82,646 tests yesterday, 5.95% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 67,688 (953 deaths, 2,295 hospitalizations, 3,251 tests yesterday, 8.15% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 103,809 first doses complete, 205,064 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,425 (The death and hospitalization [Read More.]
Role of the tax collector, irrigation conservation and water shortage ordinances were among topics addressed by Council on April 21, 2021
The meeting started with a presentation by R. Noelle Branning, Esq., on the role of the tax collector. She described the services and responsibilities of the taxing authorities, property appraiser and tax collector and the future of Lee County’s Tax Collector’s Office. (Presentation) Council then approved an interlocal agreement with the Lee County Port Authority for “Tall Structure” notification. Any structure over 125’ is subject to the Lee County Port Authority’s tall structure permitting process to avoid possible interference with airport traffic . (Agreement) Appointment of representative and alternate to the Lee County MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee Council appointed [Read More.]
Estero 4/22/21 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: 143,295,243 (3,049,841 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,830,910 (569,042 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,184,354 (35,294 deaths, 88,521 hospitalizations, 88,833 tests yesterday, 6.26% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 67,153 (946 deaths, 2,283 hospitalizations, 2,487 tests yesterday, 7.84% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) (no explanation was provided for the decrease in the death total) Lee County Vaccinations: 109,720 first doses complete, [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board conducted initial workshop on April 20, 2021
The new Planning, Zoning & Design Board members are (front left to right): Kristin Jeannin, James Tatooles and Marlene Naratil. (Back, left to right) Anthony Gargano, Howard Levitan, Leonard “Scotty” Wood III and Mike Sheeley. Not pictured: Barry Jones and Jim Wallace Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Village Land Use Attorney Nancy Stroud gave a presentation to the new Planning, Zoning & Design Board regarding the land use regulation processes. Topics covered Florida public official laws pertaining to government in the sunshine, financial disclosure and conflict of interest disclosure. The role of this new board was described [Read More.]
Estero 4/20/21 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: 142,453,783 (3,035,771 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,777,564 (568,277 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,178,783 (35,209 deaths, 88,521 hospitalizations, 82,264 tests yesterday, 6.89% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 66,959 (947 deaths, 2,281 hospitalizations, 2,199 tests yesterday, 8.87% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 111,183 first doses complete, 190,962 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,409 (The death and hospitalization [Read More.]
Estero 4/16/21 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: 139,488,232 (2,991,956 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,556,889 (565,986 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,155,744 (35,000 deaths, 87,943 hospitalizations, 106,502 tests yesterday, 6.83% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 66,058 (940 deaths, 2,272 hospitalizations, 3,561 tests yesterday, 7.36% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 116,193 first doses complete, 177,256 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,388 (The death and hospitalization numbers [Read More.]
Florida Dept. of Health in Lee County encouraging residents to sign up for vaccine appointment online
Schedule your own appointment time online to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Lee County Vaccination Site, located inside the former Sears location at the Edison Mall. Book an appointment by going to https://myvaccine.fl.gov/ and clicking “check my status.” From the “check my status” page, you can verify your information is in the system and then select an appointment to book online. Vaccination appointments are listed up to two weeks in advance, with some appointments available as soon as the same day. If you need any help scheduling an appointment, please call the scheduling assistance line at 833-540-2032. Please share this [Read More.]
Irrigation conservation and water shortage ordinances among topics to be addressed by Council on April 21, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing an interlocal agreement with the Lee County Port Authority for “Tall Structure” notification and the appointment of a representative and alternate to the Lee County MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee. They will then address ordinances pertaining to year-round landscape irrigation conservation measures and water shortage or water shortage emergency declarations. Workshop items include land use and zoning procedures, Community Development software and septic to sewer. 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 [Read More.]
Estero 4/14/21 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: 137,847,272 (2,965,199 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 31,400,193 (564,098 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 2,141,686 (34,829 deaths, 87,523 hospitalizations, 90,357 tests yesterday, 7.44% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 65,544 (940 deaths, 2,263 hospitalizations, 2,958 tests yesterday, 7.44% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 115,626 first doses complete, 168,945 series complete Estero Confirmed Cases: 2,367 (The death and hospitalization numbers [Read More.]