Estero High School girls varsity soccer team heads to semi-finals
Estero High girls varsity soccer team is seeded # 1 In the District playoff after their win of 8-0 over IDA Baker on January 29. Their next game will be the semi-finals at Estero High School’s Jeff Sommer Stadium Tuesday, February 2, at 7:00 pm. They will play the winner of Lely (#4) and Golden Gate (#5). If successful, they will then play at home again on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00 pm. All game tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/FL13096 The high school stadium can accommodate 500 fans following CDC recommended guidelines.
Williams Road improvements, Ben Hill Griffin landscape and Estero Town Center on the agenda for Council on February 3, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing the proposed concept design contract for bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Williams Road. They will then be asked to approve preliminary landscape design improvements contracts for Ben Hill Griffin. Council will conduct a public hearing for the Estero Town Center zoning case continued from January 6, then they will address an Estero Town Center pedestrian/open space amenity area agreement. Following the meeting, Council will conduct a workshop to review the proposed Williams Road/Via Coconut Point roundabout landscape design. The agenda is available here: https://estero-fl.gov/agendas/ The following options are available for [Read More.]
Estero 1/29/21 Village of Estero Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Update
Health Data: https://fdoh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/8d0de33f260d444c852a615dc7837c8 Global Confirmed Cases: 101,879,986 (2,201,401 deaths) S. Confirmed Cases: 25,874,892 (435,452 deaths) Florida Confirmed Cases: 1,698,570 (26,685 deaths, 71,864 hospitalizations, 75,179 tests yesterday, 14.46% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Confirmed Cases: 52,073 (785 deaths, 2,045 hospitalizations, 1,906 tests yesterday, 13.12% positive rate yesterday) (the State dashboard no longer provides cumulative testing totals) Lee County Vaccinations: 45,813 cumulative first doses completed, 9,521 series completed Estero Confirmed Cases: 1,871 (The death and hospitalization numbers are not provided by the Florida State Department of Health)
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. [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]
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 [Read More.]