Rain washes fertilizer into our waterways, feeding algae blooms.
Don't let the rain wash your fertilizer down the drain! Check the forecast and avoid fertilizing when rain is coming. Not only is it a waste of money, it overloads our waterways with nutrients that [Read More.]
Dedicated Estero community volunteer Leonard “Scotty” Wood III has passed
Leonard “Scotty” Wood III, resident of the West Bay Club, passed away on August 12, 2024. Scotty had a long record of contributing his time and expertise to the Estero community. In April of this [Read More.]
Compliance letter sent to National Flood Insurance Program policy holders
IMPORTANT UPDATE The Village is aware that National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy holders have now received a letter from FEMA regarding their flood insurance policies. Village staff wants residents to know they are diligently [Read More.]
As we are now in peak hurricane season, here are several key items to keep in mind
Inventory your household belongings. Take pictures and store them on a flash drive or in the cloud. Check your homeowner’s insurance to make sure you have flood coverage. Place your most valuable papers aside in [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 1 & 2 update on August 9, 2024
The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.: Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project: Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard. Motorists [Read More.]
FEMA to contact National Flood Insurance Program policy holders
The Village has learned that National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy holders will be receiving a letter in mid-August from FEMA related to your flood insurance policy. The letter is expected to address removing Estero [Read More.]
Tropical Storm Debby update from Village of Estero
The Village of Estero did not experience any effects from Tropical Storm Debby other than some minor road flooding on a few private roads. Village staff from Public Works and Code Enforcement were out before [Read More.]
Prepare for inclement weather
The Lee County Emergency Management, along with the Village of Estero, is monitoring the tropics and is in communication with state and federal partners at the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, [Read More.]
Drunk Drivers Kill
Never get in a car with a drunk driver. Reaction time, visual accuracy, and coordination are all affected by alcohol. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/
FEMA to maintain Village of Estero’s CRS rating
FEMA grants the Village additional time to address floodplain compliance The Village of Estero was notified July 19 that FEMA will maintain Estero’s Community Rating System (CRS) rating of 6 until at least April 1, [Read More.]