Southeast Advanced Water Reclamation Facility Public Hearing
2023-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lee County Administration, 2201 Second Street Room 118, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Lee County Utilities is beginning the design phase for the SEAWRF Project, which is proposed to be located at 14201 Alico Road in Fort Myers, Florida. The SEAWRF project will provide the county with a 6 million gallons per day advanced water reclamation facility that can be expanded to 10 million gallons per day. The project is needed to support existing and future population in the area.
The next step in the project is to hold a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on Monday, Sept. 25 at 9:00 am at Lee County Administration East Building (Room 118), in downtown Fort Myers.The County has a website with detailed information on the project at lcusewater.com.

Dizziness Series
2023-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
This two session series will demystify and defeat dizziness in your life.

Lunch & Learn with Crimestoppers
2023-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office at Miromar
Trish Routte, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Director, will be speaking regarding the importance of the Crime Stoppers program, the mechanisms that keep ALL calls confidential, program successes and the reward process.
This program provides an incredible amount of information to ALL law enforcement agencies in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties…16 law enforcement agencies in total!
Additionally, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers will be accepting applications for new board members…a critical component of the program.
Ford’s Garage will graciously and generously providing lunch for all attendees (maximum 30).

Woof Walk
2023-09-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928
: Furry friends from ARC (Animal Refuge Center) will be meeting and greeting guests!

Believe N Books
2023-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | LCSO Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center
Believe N Books is a local 501(c)3 founded by a Lee County middle school student in 2021. The organization collects new and used children’s books to be given to underprivileged kids in SWFL.
Donate your books at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Miromar Community Outreach Center on Sept. 28 to contribute to this worthy cause!
More info or donate online at believenbooks.org

Reelin' for Responders
2023-09-29, 2023-09-30
Adults and kids can have fun and win prizes fishing for snook, redfish, and more along our shoreline. Proceeds benefit the Bonita Springs and Estero Fire benevolent funds.

Teen Driver Challenge Part one
2023-09-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928
This course teaches techniques and life-saving skills used by professional drivers in a “hands-on” driving environment. Students learn vehicle dynamics, safe driving practices and responsible decision making through the classroom and driving exercises. Registration and advance paperwork required.

Teen Driver Challenge Part two
2023-09-30 07:00 - 10:00 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928

Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting
2023-10-03 09:30 - 10:30 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, United States
​Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​ You can view the agenda and watch meeting videos on our agenda website. You can also view the meeting stream on LeeTV, Youtube, or Facebook Live.

Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings
2023-10-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the hearing date.​​

Lunch & Learn: DBS for Parkinson's and Essential Tremor
2023-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join Dr. George Mandybur, neurosurgeon for a Q&A with a patient about DBS Therapy for Parkinson’s and Essential Tremor. Lunch Provided.

Mall Mutts
2023-10-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928
Adoptable and adorable dogs visit from the Gulf Coast Humane Society.

Estero Yard Sale
2023-10-14 07:30 - 12:30 | Estero Park and Recreation Center
Rain or shine, shop or sell at the community yard sale.

Yard Sale
2023-10-14 07:30 - 17:00 | Estero Historical Society
Save the date for the Fall Yard Sale benefiting the Estero Historical Society.

Plant This, Not That
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Master Gardener Debbie Boyles will share Florida friendly alternatives to invasive plants that will attract birds, butterflies and beauty to your yard.

Sip and Stroll for a Cause
2023-10-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Point Mall
Support the Lee Health Cancer Institute in an evening of shopping, store events, fashion show, live music, auctions and more. The event is open to the public, with a bonus bracelet of extras benefitting the institute available.

Board of Lee County Commissioners Meeting
2023-10-17 09:30 - 10:30 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Agendas are posted approximately one week prior to the meeting.​ You can view the agenda and watch meeting videos on their agenda website. You can also view the meeting stream on LeeTV, Youtube, or Facebook Live.

Village Council Meeting
2023-10-18 09:30 | Village of Estero, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, October 18.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about upcoming projects and decisions in Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items to be discussed:

Demolition of a building at 8801 Corkscrew Road as part of the village’s larger Estero on the River improvement project
A revision to the procedure for public comment during village meetings. After the Council approves these revisions, they will be posted to the Village of Estero website for public review.
An update to the Habitat Community Development District (CDD), which encompasses the Bella Terra community, to allow the CDD oversight for security measures, including but not limited to guardhouses, security systems, gates, and more

Residents 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.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking on “Village Council Meeting.”

Board of Lee County Commissioners Zoning / Comp Plan Hearings
2023-10-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers, FL, United States

Women’s Self-Defense Class
2023-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928
Description: Learn basic self-defense techniques Ages-13 & up Registration Email-glevine@sheriffleefl.org – Advance Registration Required!
Dress-Gym attire

Mastering Your Medications: A Comprehensive Guide to Knowing Your Prescriptions
2023-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
A Lee Health pharmacist will delve into the essential knowledge every patient should have about their medications. Feel empowered to make informed decisions about your prescriptions.

Speaker Series: Ponce de Leon
2023-10-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Country Creek Country Club, 21180 Country Creek Drive, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Presenter, local historian Jacob Winge, will talk about de Leon’s interaction with our part of Florida. Program includes a continental breakfast. Advance registration is required.

Woof Walk
2023-10-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928
Furry friends from ARC (Animal Refuge Center) will be meeting and greeting guests!

LCSO Women's Self-Defense Class
2023-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Lee County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Center-Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 190, Estero, FL, 33928
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Miromar Outlets Community Outreach Center will be hosting our R.E.A.D.Y. class from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The outreach center is located at the Miromar Outlets in Suite 190 (10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero).
This FREE class is open to women age 13 and up. To register, please email Gary Levine at glevine@sheriffleefl.org. Seating is limited.

The Future of Estero: Public Forum
2023-10-25 18:00 | FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom, 11090 FGCU Blvd. N., Fort Myers, FL, 33965, United States
Public Forum
Greater Estero's Future : The Impact of Urbanization and Development
Wednesday, October 25, 2023FGCU Cohen Ballroom
A Panel Discussion featuring local experts moderated by Shelton Weeks, FGCU Professor of Economics and Finance.
Engage Estero conducted a free public forum on the impact of urbanization and land development and how it will affect Estero's future. The platform featured expert panelists on land development and smart growth issues facing greater Estero. The discussion focused on the impact of urbanization as more people come to live in greater Estero and the current and projected level of development in greater Estero.
We improve our programs by gathering feedback from attendees. If you saw our forum in person or via video, please take a moment to provide some guidance for our future forums and meetings. Thank you.
Provide FeedbackNovember 2023 Greater Estero Community ReportRead the SummaryKey Concerns
The impact and benefits of inevitable urbanization in Estero - yes, it is here and growing. Urbanization is the process through which cities typically grow, and higher and higher percentages of the population come to live.
Mixed-use developments, a type of urban development that blends multiple uses, such as residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment, into one space and represents most projects critical to creating public amenities.
How developers and planners will address concerns about the impact of urbanization and water quality and quantity.
It's all about creative and adaptive reuse that spans economic, social, and ecological benefits. Selected benefits include sustainability, addressing carbon burdens in the built environment and reusing existing materials and infrastructure, avoiding new-construction costs, and low acquisition costs.
Why the retail landscape is undergoing significant shifts due to changing consumer behaviors, the continued immersion of e-commerce into our daily lives, and how retail spaces' re-purposing benefits our communities.
Held October 25th at FGCU’s Cohen Student Center Ballroom, the forum highlighted the initiatives in place and under consideration for developing the Greater Estero area. FGCU Professor Shelton Weeks moderated a four-member panel about these initiatives and what steps could be completed to improve the vision and objectives. The forum was sponsored by Greg Tolley, Executive Director of FGCU’s Water School.
The meeting was recorded and watched by an additional 780 residents during the two weeks following its release. If you want to view the meeting recording, please click here.
Attendees and panel members noted the difficulties of the current and future traffic congestion on East Corkscrew Road and Coconut Road (West.) Village Manager Steve Sarkozy, a panel member, detailed what efforts are being considered on these challenges. He also discussed current plans for future projects.
Engage Estero’s management team prepared several recommendations for consideration that emerged during the forum:

The Village needs to encourage public input much earlier for planned developments and recreational changes being considered, as panel member Jim Wallace suggested.
The Village often takes a “hard line” to achieve the acceptable Village requirements from developers to fit the vision for the Village. But there is a need for a more cohesive vision for the Village that takes account of all the developments and how they can enhance our community holistically.
It was suggested that the Village consider engaging with a planner or company with a proven track record in “thinking outside the box” to put forward their vision of what Estero will need to meet our future requirements. This does not imply that Village management is doing a poor job but that outside perspectives can provide a broader vision, considering potential shifts in the behavior and needs of the public.

The Hosts
Dr. Aysegul Timur, Opening RemarksPresident of FGCU Aysegul Timur, Ph.D., was selected to become Florida Gulf Coast University's fifth president on May 4, 2023, and was confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors on June 22, 2023. Timur’s selection as FGCU’s next leader is historic, as she is the first woman and immigrant selected to lead the university.
Dr. Shelton Weeks, Moderator Professor of Economics and Finance Dr. H. Shelton Weeks is the Lucas Professor of Real Estate and Director of the Lucas Institute for Real Estate Development & Finance. He teaches corporate finance, investments, and real estate. Dr. Weeks has extensive industry experience in real property valuation, emphasizing senior living projects. Dr. Weeks serves on the academic review panel of The Appraisal Journal and is the former Managing Editor of the Journal of Housing Research and former co-editor of the Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education.
The Experts
Daniel DeLisiLand use planning and water/environmental policy consultant Daniel DeLisi is a local water and environmental policy consultant/lobbyist and land use planner for local governments, agricultural property owners, and developers interested in ecological enhancement. In May 2011, he was appointed to the water district governing board. DeLisi earned his master's degree in city planning at MIT. DeLisi served as a planning consultant for the Estero Community Planning Panel prior to incorporation and was engaged in drafting Estero’s first community plan and design guidelines.
Ross McIntoshSenior commercial real estate broker and respected speaker Ross Mcintosh has sold and assembled billions of dollars for land development or re-purposing in Lee and Collier counties. Ross has been located in Naples, Florida, for approximately 21 years. He previously served as Vice President of Axios Systems Inc., engaging and promoting developing, producing, and distributing computer software and computer systems design.
Steve SarkozyVillage of Estero Manager Steven R. Sarkozy serves as the Village Manager in Estero, Florida. As Village Manager, Sarkozy serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Village, responsible to the Village Council. He keeps the Council fully advised on the financial condition and future needs of the Village and makes such recommendations to the Council. Steve came to the Village in November 2015 with 45 years of local government experience, the latest as City Manager for the City of Carlsbad, California. He also served as City Manager to the City of Bellevue, Washington; the City of Roseville, Minnesota; and the City of Geneva, New York.
Jim WallaceKey principal of Genova Realty LLC Since 1990, Jim has designed, marketed, and built 2,295 for-sale residences in 6 communities, including Piper's Grove and Calusa Bay in Naples, Florida, Lighthouse Bay at the Brooks, and Rapallo and Genova in Estero. Before moving to Florida in 1990, Jim was Creative Director and Managing Partner of Publicite Wallace/Saffer in Montreal, Canada. He has served on the Village of Estero Planning, Zoning, and Design Board For eight years and taught a Real Estate Development Practicum at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2019 and 2020.
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Spooktacular Night at Estero
2023-10-28 17:00 - 20:45 | Estero Park and Recreation Center
Annual Trunk or Treat followed by a Movie in the Park. The park is accepting trunker applications.

Village Council Meeting
2023-11-01 09:30 | Village of Estero, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Agendas are available the week prior to the meeting at https://esterotoday.com/meetings

Y&HOW Sustainability Workshop: Alternative Proteins
2023-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Ms. Renee Bell, Senior Science Content Specialist from the Good Foods Institute will lead a virtual program on alternative protein options and why they benefit climate goals.
