Capital Improvement Program and Village Center among topics addressed by Council on October 16, 2024
Front row: Mayor Jon McLain with Jewel Faerber Back row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, George Zalucki, Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble, Rafael Lopez and Jim Ward Mayor Jon McLain presented a proclamation to Jewel Faerber honoring her late husband Joseph Faerber. Faerber had served as the first Village of Estero Special Magistrate. He was honored for his 8 years of service as the Code Enforcement Magistrate which were marked by exemplary dedication and commitment. Recognition The Government Finance Officers Association presented the Village with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Village’s comprehensive financial report for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, [Read More.]
Estero Sports Park and Via Coconut among topics addressed by Council on October 2, 2024
Estero Sports Park (leased property) Council approved a contract with Perez Planning + Design LLC for design services for the Estero Sports Park. The contract amount is $321,990, with a contingency of $34,000. Among the contractor’s responsibilities are preparing a master plan, holding 2 meetings for public input, guidelines for the site layout, and preparing a pattern book that summarizes the project’s design. The site is approximately 100 acres which will eventually be shared by the Village, Estero High School, County and residents. The property is located adjacent to the Estero High School and Estero’s Entertainment District on Williams Road. [Read More.]
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.]
University Highlands, Estero Townhomes and Estero Entertainment District among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 10, 2024
Public Information Meeting Henning RMS Henning RMS Design Center Henning RMS is requesting to rezone a 2-acre parcel to allow for a 16,000 square foot building to be used as the Henning RMS Design Center. Henning RMS specializes in luxury home renovations and new construction. They are proposing Prairie style design for the building’s architecture. The site is located at 20771 & 20741 S Tamiami Trail, adjacent to Estero Church No voting occurs during public information meetings. Public Hearings University Highlands University Highlands University Highlands was requesting a development order for two, one-story commercial buildings with 7,800 square feet [Read More.]
Budget, Sports Park and Williams Road widening among topics addressed by Council at 5:05 p.m. September 11, 2024
Proclamation Front row: San Carlos Assistant Fire Chief Glen Van Brunt, Mayor Jon McLain, Lee County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Gunn and Lt. Tarsia. Back row: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Vice-Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Rafael Lopez, George Zalucki and Jim Ward. The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain reading a proclamation recognizing Patriot Day. On September 11, 2001, our nation experienced a series of airline hijackings that led to the worst terrorist attacks seen in the US. The proclamation states that the Village Council wishes to recognize September 11 as an annually recognized national day of service and [Read More.]
Ribbon cutting ceremony for new state of the art turf field at Estero High School
Community leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony, for the newly installed state of the art turf field at Jeff Sommer Stadium on August 23, 2024. Estero Mayor Jon McLain welcomed the crowd, Estero High Director of Athletics David LaRosa and Estero High Principal Jennifer Biddell honored the late Athletic Director and Coach Jeff Sommer for whom the stadium is named. Also taking part in the ribbon cutting were: Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Rafael Lopez, Jim Ward, George Zalucki and Village Manager Steve Sarkozy. Estero High School officials included: Planning/Growth and Capacity Dr. Molloy, Estero [Read More.]
You’re invited to the ribbon cutting ceremony for Estero’s “new” Jeff Sommer Stadium August 23, 2024
Residents are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new, professional-level turf field at Jeff Sommer Stadium at 5 p.m. Friday, August 23. The celebration will feature music, food trucks and remarks from Village and school officials. Then at 7:30 p.m., watch the Estero Wildcats compete against the Riverdale Raiders in their first game of the season. Over the summer, the Village of Estero had Hellas Construction, Inc., install artificial turf at the football field. This project features products used by professional football leagues including a Cushdrain shock pad to reduce hardness of the playing surface, Matrix Helix [Read More.]
Five public hearings and High Five Entertainment addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 11, 2024
Public Hearings Estero Family Health Center Estero Family Health Center First on the agenda was the Estero Family Health Center located east on US 41 in front of The Vines entrance. They were seeking approval of a development order for a 4,153 square foot addition to the north side of their existing building, along with parking improvements. The design and construction of the addition is consistent with the existing structure’s architecture, materials and style to maintain the same appearance. The Board approved this development order with the stipulation that the roof color match the tile sample. The Goddard School for [Read More.]