BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esterotoday.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EsteroToday.com by Engage Estero REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192701 CREATED:20231221T015008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T015008Z UID:35911-1713340800-1713373200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings DESCRIPTION:​View the Agenda.​  Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the hearing date.​​ URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-zoning-comp-plan-hearings-12/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192701 CREATED:20240306T215335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T124647Z UID:37784-1713290400-1713290400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Traffic Congestion in Estero: Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Learn the Reasons for Traffic Congestion\, the Problems\,Potential Solutions\, and What You Can Do\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Engage Estero presented a free public forum to discuss traffic congestion\, identify problems\, and share potential solutions we can employ individually\, as a Village\, or as a County. Population growth is putting pressure on our roads and current residents. Everywhere we look\, we see the symptoms of congestion. \nEffective traffic congestion solutions require a collaborative approach involving experts\, community members\, and policymakers. The Forum featured expert panelists on traffic congestion. \nThe Meeting Examined: \n\nThe key issues that have led to the current congestion in Greater Estero\nWhy it can take many years to make changes to the road structure even after the problem is identified\nWhy road widening along East Cokscrew is slow to catch up with the developments taking place\nWhat can be done to create a positive impact by helping to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow? What are the solutions?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary of the Forum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part 1 Key Questions Addressed\n \n The Engage Estero Public Forum Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero (Written by Allan Bowditch\, Engage estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Introduction The building boom in the Estero area started in 1998 when the airport\, Florida Gulf Coast University\, Miromar... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Part 2 Public Concerns & Future Actions \n \n The Engage Estero Public Forum Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero (Written by Allan Bowditch\, Engage estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Go to Part 1 Questions and Comments from the Public The Engage Estero team would like to thank all those who attended the... \n Read More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Experts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wayne Gaither\n Florida Department of Transportation\, District 1 \nWayne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Planning and has over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry in Southwest Florida. He has held varying positions with government\, ranging from city and county to\, most recently\, with the state as the director of the Southwest Area Office at the SWIFT Sunguide Center in Fort Myers for the last six years. He oversees District 1’s community liaison program and is directly responsible for outreach with Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Wayne provides support and guidance in administering funds for transportation projects and developing project priorities comprising the FDOT Five-Year Work Program. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ted Treesh\n PresidentTR Transportation Consultants \nMr. Treesh has over 20 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning. Specifically\, he has expertise in traffic impact studies\, corridor planning studies\, traffic signal justification studies\, and traffic signal systems analysis. Mr. Treesh has served as project manager for numerous transportation planning studies. He has performed capacity evaluations of signaled and non-signaled intersections\, evaluated development plans for traffic circulation and safety\, and recommended improvements to parking areas and on-site design to accommodate development traffic. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carmen Monroy\n Senior Transportation PlannerStantec\, Inc. \nStantec is an international professional services company that plans\, designs\, delivers\, and manages the development and infrastructure needed to create sustainable\, healthy\, and prosperous communities. Carmen focuses on transportation\, performance-based management\, visioning\, creative engagement\, and planning. She assists in developing strategies and programs for local governments\, non-profits\, and public transportation agencies. Carmen has experience in transportation policy frameworks\, community planning\, and trends and conditions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Max Forgey\n Owner\nForgey Planning \nForgey Planning is an experienced land use planning firm with more than three decades of professional experience in Florida’s local government planning and community development. The firm navigates the specific requirements of land use permissions essential for urban planning and real estate projects. The firm handles applications for rezoning\, land use amendments\, variances\, and other required permits. They ensure compliance with local\, state\, and federal regulations\, forming a solid legal foundation for our client’s projects and coordinating with Governmental bodies and agencies to ensure a smooth approval process. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/apr2024/ LOCATION:Estero High School\, 21900 River Ranch Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/April-2024-Meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192701 CREATED:20231221T014912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T014912Z UID:35909-1713259800-1713263400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting DESCRIPTION:​​Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​  You can stream the meeting video on LeeTV\, Youtube\, or Facebook Live during the meeting and rewatch the recording on Youtube. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192701 CREATED:20240403T071213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T071213Z UID:38090-1713115800-1713126600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Breaking Par at Grandezza DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual Breaking Par at Grandezza charity event will be held April 13th and 14th. It starts with a Shotgun Scramble Golf Tournament at 8:30 am on Saturday April 13th. The Gala Dinner is Sunday April 14th beginning at 5:30 pm. \nDress to impress for our Classic Hollywood Theme at the Gala on Sunday evening. The coveted Gala features delicious cuisine and incredible live and silent auction items. Featured guest of honor will be Estero’s first Mayor Nick Batos. \nThis is a fun event and all proceeds go to furthering Education right here in Estero. \nEngage Estero is hosting and the presenting sponsor of Breaking Par at Grandezza\, a fundraiser for LEAD Estero\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created by Estero High School students for Estero High School Students. \nFor more information\, contact donate@LEADestero.com \, call 239-707-5418 or visit the website www.Leadestero.com. \n  URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/breaking-par-at-grandezza-3/ LOCATION:The Club at Grandezza\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 ORGANIZER;CN="Lead Estero":MAILTO:Donate@LEADestero.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192701 CREATED:20240403T071130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T071130Z UID:38088-1712997000-1713027600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Breaking Par at Grandezza DESCRIPTION:The 12th Annual Breaking Par at Grandezza charity event will be held April 13th and 14th. It starts with a Shotgun Scramble Golf Tournament at 8:30 am on Saturday April 13th. The Gala Dinner is Sunday April 14th beginning at 5:30 pm. \nDress to impress for our Classic Hollywood Theme at the Gala on Sunday evening. The coveted Gala features delicious cuisine and incredible live and silent auction items. Featured guest of honor will be Estero’s first Mayor Nick Batos. \nThis is a fun event and all proceeds go to furthering Education right here in Estero. \nEngage Estero is hosting and the presenting sponsor of Breaking Par at Grandezza\, a fundraiser for LEAD Estero\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created by Estero High School students for Estero High School Students. \nFor more information\, contact donate@LEADestero.com \, call 239-707-5418 or visit the website www.Leadestero.com. \n  URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/breaking-par-at-grandezza-2/ LOCATION:The Club at Grandezza\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 ORGANIZER;CN="Lead Estero":MAILTO:Donate@LEADestero.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240221T182614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T125423Z UID:37536-1712995200-1713128400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Breaking Par at Grandezza DESCRIPTION:MatthewLEAD Estero Co-Founder and Treasurer Matthew Stevens welcomed golfers\, thanking them and the sponsors for their support before they started their round on the Grandezza links. \n \n \n \n \n Happy Golfer 1DX14830Happy Golfer gives a fist pump after making a putt. \n \n \n \n \n saxophone playerGreat rendition of Star Spangled Banner by Student Saxophone player before golfers tee’d off was repeated at the Gala on Sunday Evening. \n \n \n \n \n Hole in one Contest for Range Rover 1DX14770Golfer attempts a Hole in One for dibs on the Land Rover. \n \n \n \n \n Wasson Golf Team Flamingo 1DX14790Flamingoes appear on each golfers apparel earning them an extra mulligan. Left to Right: Rob Bruce\, Peter Wright\, Brawley Adams and Mike Wasson. \n \n \n \n \n jeffreyAttendees visit with students LEAD Estero Co-Founder Jeffrey Stevens who portrayed Ronald Regan during Gala on Sunday Evening at Grandezza. \n \n \n \n \n geraciGuests Kathy Geraci and her husband Mike Wasson were ushered into the The Club at Grandezza on a Red Carpet and met by Elvis Presley portrayed by Trey Ramsey. \n \n \n \n \n IMG_0296Students Jeffrey Stevens dressed as Ronald Regan and Akshar Patel dressed as Secret Service agent had opening comments at Gala. \n \n \n \n \n 1DX14957LEAD Estero Students who dressed as Hollywood stars. From Left to Right: Trey Ramsey\, Akshar Patel\, Jeffrey Stevens\, Gianna Del Negro\, Brett Kueck\, Katelyn Kueck\, Kyra Ritter\, Matthew Stevens and Tryton Fay.\n\nThe Hollywood stars they portrayed were from Left: Elvis Presley\, Secret Service protection for Ronald Regan\, a director\, Maverick “Tom Cruise” from Top Gun\, Grace Kelly\, Marilyn Monroe\, John Wayne and James Dean. \n \n \n \n \n Bidding at Gala IMG_0301 (1)Bidders rush to get auctioneers attention at Breaking Par at Grandezza. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 12th Annual Breaking Par at Grandezza charity event was held April 13th and 14th\, 2024.  It started with a Shotgun Scramble Golf Tournament at 8:30 am on Saturday April 13th.  The Gala Dinner with a Hollywood theme was held Sunday April 14th.  \nEngage Estero was proud to be host and presenting sponsor of Breaking Par at Grandezza\, a fundraiser for LEAD Estero\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created by Estero High School students for Estero High School Students. \nFor more information\, contact donate@LEADestero.com\, call 239-707-5418 or visit the website www.Leadestero.com. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured guest of honor was Estero’s first Mayor Nick Batos.  Nick has made many significant contributions to this community; among them are: having served as Chairman of the ECCL and leading the successful drive to get the incorporation of Estero on the November 2014 ballot.  He went on to serve two terms as District 6 Councilmember acting as liaison to the Lee School District and Lee Health\, with areas of strategic concern being the SUN Trails\, CSX railroad\, and Bike/Pedestrian Pathways.  Nick and his wife\, Linda\, reside in Shadow Wood at The Brooks. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/breakingpar2024/ LOCATION:Grandezza\, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/flyer-mini-th.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lead Estero":MAILTO:Donate@LEADestero.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T070912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T055229Z UID:37104-1712680200-1712680200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Planning Zoning Design Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agendas are posted the week prior to the meeting. Council meetings are open to the public. \nThe Village Planning\, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting. \nThese meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth\, development\, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions\, concerns\, and comments on these topics. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/planning-zoning-design-board-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T014808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T014808Z UID:35906-1712136600-1712140200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings DESCRIPTION:​View the Agenda.​  Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the hearing date.​​ URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-zoning-comp-plan-hearings-11/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T065516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T065516Z UID:37070-1712136600-1712136600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Council Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-council-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T014652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T014652Z UID:35904-1712050200-1712053800@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting DESCRIPTION:​​​Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​  You can stream the meeting video on LeeTV\, Youtube\, or Facebook Live during the meeting and rewatch the recording on Youtube. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T014416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T014416Z UID:35902-1710927000-1710930600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings DESCRIPTION:​View the Agenda.​  Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the hearing date.​​ URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-zoning-comp-plan-hearings-10/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T065453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T065453Z UID:37068-1710927000-1710927000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Council Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-council-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T014236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T014236Z UID:35900-1710840600-1710844200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting DESCRIPTION:​​Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​  You can stream the meeting video on LeeTV\, Youtube\, or Facebook Live during the meeting and rewatch the recording on Youtube. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T070845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T055340Z UID:37102-1710261000-1710261000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Planning Zoning Design Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agendas are posted the week prior to the meeting. Council meetings are open to the public. \nThe Village Planning\, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting. \nThese meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth\, development\, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions\, concerns\, and comments on these topics. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/planning-zoning-design-board-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T065420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T065420Z UID:37066-1709717400-1709717400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Council Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-council-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T014109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T014109Z UID:35898-1708507800-1708511400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings DESCRIPTION:​View the Agenda.​  Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the hearing date.​​ URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-zoning-comp-plan-hearings-9/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T065359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T163226Z UID:37064-1708507800-1708507800@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Among the items to be discussed \n\nAn agreement with River Creek community builder GL Homes to build a sidewalk in that area of Corkscrew Road. The Village would pay GL Homes $104\,994 to complete the project as part of building up the River Creek area.\nAn ordinance to bring the Village’s written code enforcement policy into line with existing policies being implemented.\nA workshop on the Bonita-Estero Rail Trail (BERT) project. The Trust for Public Lands\, a nonprofit organization that works to support community park and green space projects\, has secured a $82 million purchase-and-sale agreement for a 14.9-mile segment of the Seminole Rail line (from Alico Road to the end of the line located in Collier County). While still an early step in the process of developing the BERT\, the summary sheet for the workshop calls this an “exciting opportunity” to potentially move the project forward.\n\nThe full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking on “Village Council Meeting.” URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-council-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T013932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T013932Z UID:35896-1708421400-1708425000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting DESCRIPTION:​​Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​  You can stream the meeting video on LeeTV\, Youtube\, or Facebook Live during the meeting and rewatch the recording on Youtube. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-meeting-9/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240211T055629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T055629Z UID:37356-1708342200-1708347600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Meet the Surgical Robot DESCRIPTION:Meet the Surgical Robot \nStop by for a lecture\, demo and introduction to the Lee Health Coconut Point\nsurgical robot on Monday\, Feb. 19! URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/meet-the-surgical-robot-2/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240211T055758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T055758Z UID:37359-1708304400-1708351200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:What is Robotic Surgery DESCRIPTION:Learn how using robots in surgery improves outcomes URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/what-is-robotic-surgery/ LOCATION:Lee Health Coconut Point CATEGORIES:Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T070818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T213006Z UID:37100-1707841800-1707841800@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Planning Zoning Design Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Agendas are posted the week prior to the meeting. Council meetings are open to the public. \nThe Village Planning\, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting. \nThese meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth\, development\, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions\, concerns\, and comments on these topics. \nAmong the items to be discussed \n\nA public meeting about the Woodfield mixed-use development\, proposed to be build on 46 vacant acres at US 41 and Coconut Road\, which would include 296 housing units and 20\,000 square feet for commercial use.\nAn application for development of 10 townhomes\, making up 2 buildings\, as part of the larger Downtown Estero development project located east of US 41 and north of Broadway East. In total\, the 34-acre project would include 310 multiple-family units and approximately 30\,000 square feet for commercial use.\nA zoning amendment for several properties on Via Coconut Road to reduce the proposed residential building footprint\, modify parking locations and reduce two buildings to two stories. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/planning-zoning-design-board-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231214T195435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T141112Z UID:35723-1707415200-1707426000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:2023 Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award DESCRIPTION:Jim Shields Awarded the “Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Audio of the Presentations at the Event\n \n https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Recording%20of%20Event.wav\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amongst a crowd of friends\, admirers and colleagues\, Jim Shields accepted the inaugural Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year award on February 8\, 2024 at The Club at Grandezza. While Jim\, in his usual manner\, focused on how all residents can become more engaged with the community\, many of those who have benefited from Jim’s kindness and activism stood and praised his accomplishments. The take-away of the evening was that the world would be a better place is each of us strove to be “more like Jim.” \nFor over 19 years\, Jim Shields has provided leadership and commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of life in Estero and\, notably\, improving education in our community. He created the 2-5-8 Graduate Junior Achievement program\, including 135 volunteers\, impacting over 2800 students. The Breaking Par Program he started in 2013 has raised $561\,000 for educational programs. \nJim has served on the Engage Estero Board of Directors and the FGCU Daveler and Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. He worked closely and tirelessly with Don Eslick over the years with the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) (now Engage Estero) on other community projects\, too numerous to mention. \nEngage Estero thanks Jim for decades of service to the community and we are so grateful that over 120 of our community were able to join us in honoring him. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thanks to Lee Health for their support of this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Engage Estero “Don Eslick Estero Person of the Year Award” is an annual event memorializing Don Eslick for his clarity\, vision\, persistence\, and significant contributions to the Estero community\, and to honor those that make exceptional contributions to improving the quality of life in Estero. \nIf you would like to learn more about the history of Estero and the positive impact that a dedicated team of committed\, unpaid volunteers who helped create such a sought-after destination in Southwest Florida had on our quality of life\, please click here to purchase a copy of “Forging a Better Path” that provides an insight into what helped shape the past and influence the future of Estero.   URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/2024award/ LOCATION:The Club at Grandezza\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DE-2023-web-banner-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20240119T065327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T065327Z UID:37062-1707298200-1707298200@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Council Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-council-meeting-6/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231221T013524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T013524Z UID:35890-1707211800-1707215400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting DESCRIPTION:​​​Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​  You can stream the meeting video on LeeTV\, Youtube\, or Facebook Live during the meeting and rewatch the recording on Youtube. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-meeting-8/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20230818T143506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T150850Z UID:32958-1706781600-1706788800@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Mall Mutts DESCRIPTION:Adoptable and adorable dogs visit from the Gulf Coast Humane Society. URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/mall-mutts-7/ LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/adoreble-dog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20230817T135500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T140719Z UID:32900-1706697000-1706700600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Woof Walk DESCRIPTION:Furry friends from ARC (Animal Refuge Center) will be meeting and greeting guests! URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/woof-walk-6/ LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/woof-walk.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192702 CREATED:20231011T185524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T142831Z UID:33630-1706176800-1706180400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Achieving Longevity: January Community and Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Engage Estero’s Management Team is delighted to provide our greater Estero citizens with this thought-provoking but realistic insight into what we can do to increase our life expectancy and quality of life. Our speakers for the meeting include Jodi Walborn\, Blue Zones Policy Lead on Life Longevity; and Anthony Carangelo\, Engage Estero’s Head of Research Co-Chair of the Safety and Transportation Council\, who will speak about the “Sense of Place.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read a Summary of Her Talk \n \n \n \n \n \n First\, Jodi Walborn will discuss that Blue Zones are areas where people live the most extended lives\, consistently reaching the age of 100. In contrast\, according to the CDC\, the average life expectancy in the U.S. is 77 years: Dan Buettner\, a National Geographic explorer\, identified five such Blue Zones. \n“And it’s not just about longer lives; it’s about healthier ones\, too\,” says Caitlin McAfee\, a wellness dietitian at Houston Methodist. “People living in Blue Zones are also much less likely to suffer from chronic illnesses.” But what can we do here in greater Estero that would work to enhance our longevity? Come and find out! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jodi Walborn\n Blue Zones Project Policy and Worksite Lead \n Jodi graduated from FGCU with a Bachelor of Health Science and a background in childhood injury prevention\, teaching pedestrian and bike safety. Jodi found her purpose in keeping the roads safer for everyone and igniting a passion to help create Complete Streets and educate all road users on how to use and share these roads. Jodi was recruited to the Blue Zones in 2020\, where she wears many hats\, including Organization\, Worksite\, School\, and Policy Lead\, as she works with community leaders to implement healthy choices that help support those who want to live longer and better. She still gets to advocate for safer streets and teaches pedestrian and bicycle safety! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Read a Summary of His Talk \n \n \n \n \n \n Our second speaker is Antonio Carangelo\, Engage Estero’s Chief Research Officer and Safety and Transportation Council Co-Chair. \nTony will talk about the Sense of Place where the community and business can share their ideas of the Future Estero using technology to express their viewpoints. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Antonio Carangelo\n Chief Research Officer / Transportation Council Co-Chair \n Antonio Carangelo Jr. is an Information Technology entrepreneur\, innovator\, and consultant in the Financial\, Educational\, Banking\, and Insurance industries. Antonio focused on strategic transformational initiatives for business and technology executives\, helping organizations move from current business practices to a new future state using advanced information technology solutions.   He led cross-discipline\, collaborative teams.  Antonio is a Boston University graduate with an MS in Systems Software Engineering and a BA in Mathematics from Boston College.  Antonio is currently retired and gives his time to community initiatives.  URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/jan2024/ LOCATION:Estero Park and Recreation Center CATEGORIES:Engage Estero Event,Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jan-2024-Meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Engage Estero":MAILTO:info@esterotoday.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192703 CREATED:20240117T181730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T160116Z UID:37035-1706088600-1706088600@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Village Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday\, January 24\, rescheduled from the originally scheduled January 17 meeting. \nThese meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth\, development\, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions\, concerns\, and comments on these topics. \nAmong the items to be discussed: \n\nApproval of an agreement between the Village and the School Board of Lee County to purchase a 1.25-mile-long parcel of land on Three Oaks Parkway between Corkscrew Road and Estero Parkway\, to be used as a stormwater retention area to help reduce flooding that impacts many roads and residential communities in the area.\nTwo engineering inspection contracts for the Estero on the River project phase 1 improvements (cost of $164\,440\, to be taken from the Estero on the River project budget) and the Sandy Lane bike and pedestrian lane improvements (cost of $539\,560\, to be taken from the Sandy Lane improvements budget).\nA shared use agreement for recreational facilities that will be developed on the Estero High School campus.\n\nResidents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting. \nThe full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking “Special Village Council Meeting.” URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/village-council-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Village of Estero\, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Village of Estero Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192703 CREATED:20230816T145746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T145746Z UID:32839-1705510800-1705518000@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Women’s Self-Defense Class DESCRIPTION:Description: Learn basic self-defense techniques Ages-13 & up Registration Email-glevine@sheriffleefl.org – Advance Registration Required! \nDress-Gym attire URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/womens-self-defense-class-8/ LOCATION:Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets\, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190\, Estero\, FL\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Sheriff's Outreach Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterotoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lee-women-fittness-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T192703 CREATED:20231221T013246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T013246Z UID:35888-1705483800-1705487400@esterotoday.com SUMMARY:Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings DESCRIPTION:Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the hearing date.​​ URL:https://esterotoday.com/event/board-of-lee-county-commissioners-zoning-comp-plan-hearings-7/ LOCATION:Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers 2120 Main Street Fort Myers\, FL 33901 CATEGORIES:Lee County Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR