The Village of Estero's Utilities Expansion Program Progresses SlowlyPart 1: Background and HistoryAre you aware of...
Development / Community Planning Articles
Estero’s Sense of Place: GECR Quarter 2, 2024
April 2024 Greater Estero Community Report Our 2nd quarter GECR provides a summary of the survey taken on Estero's...
Engage Estero’s Public Forum on Traffic Congestion
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County Commissioner District Boundaries to Undergo Review
County Commission Redistricting Meetings Every ten years, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners is required to review population statistics with the goal of keeping similar population numbers within each commissioner's district boundaries. The delayed release...
When do you need a permit?
The Village of Estero has published a handy guide to help residents know when they need to obtain a permit to perform work on their property.
Development Activity Map from Lee County details New Construction
Lee County's mapping department has released an online resource for reviewing, locating, and determining the status of development throughout the county, including projects within Estero. The resource provides planning documents, mapping, a brief description and...
Results of the Estero High School Students’ Designs for the Estero Veterans Pocket Park
Over the past few weeks, the ECCL has taken the initiative on proposing a small "Veterans Community Pocket Park" in Estero. Several local organizations, including members of the Estero "Village" Council, expressed their interest and support for this initiative. The...
420 Pounds of Trash Collected in November by Adopt a Highway Volunteers!
Many Congratulations!! 420 lbs. of Rubbish Collected on Hwy 41 in Estero on November 21st by Our Local Volunteers! Following the successful work in October of those who helped the "Adopt a Highway" initiative headed by Julie Yellig and her team of volunteers and...
The Estero River Development Update
Brought to you by the ECCL During the recent October 9 "virtual" ECCL's Monthly Meeting, Steve Sarkozy, Estero Village Manager, spoke about the Village's purchase of 67.5 acres at the northeast corner of Corkscrew and US 41. Mr. Sarkozy summarized the steps that are...
Bonita Springs Council Approves London Bay Homes Bayview Development Plans
After three years of negotiation with Bonita’s Zoning and Planning Office and the Bonita Springs Council, London Bay Homes was given the “green light” at Wednesday’s (October 21st) council meeting to proceed with their Bayview development at the western end of Coconut...
What to do when a hurricane threatens
Hurricanes are violent and dangerous to your family and your home. When a hurricane threatens to bear down, make sure that you know how to batten down your hatches and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. When it's hurricane season Hurricane season...
Unraveling the Mystery of Development Impact Fees
Few people, outside of the local, county, and state government agencies, understand "Development Impact" fees. The ECCL monitors impact fees, and their use in Estero and surrounding communities. The following information will help you understand what they are, how...