FGCU Presents Findings from Estero River Study
L. Donald Duke, PhD, a professor of ecology and environmental studies in The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University, presented findings from a year-long…
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Village Council Thanks Outgoing Members, Welcomes Three New Councilmembers
On March 17, 2021, the terms of three Estero Village Council members expired, and three new members were sworn in to serve four-year…
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Meet Estero’s New Council Members
Ribble, Fiesel and Ward share visions for community building & growth management By Craig Handel When Jim Ward worked on collaborative projects in The…
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Village Volunteers help with meetings, special projects
For a city that runs on a “government lite” philosophy, having a team of dedicated volunteers is essential. Volunteerism has always been at the heart…
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Estero Develops its First Land Development Code
The Village of Estero held a series of workshops and public hearings to discuss the creation of its first land development code. The resulting 539-page…
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Village of Estero seeking volunteers for new land use board
Estero is forming a Planning, Zoning & Design Board as a result of adopting its new Land Development Code. This new Board will combine the functions…
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Estero’s Greenspaces: Years of Planning Paying Off for Village Residents
By Craig Handel During a recent virtual meeting, members of the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) were eager to hear an update on the…
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Meet Joanne Ribble, candidate for Village Council District 1
Joanne Ribble has announced her candidacy for the Village of Estero Council, District 1. She is a 14-year resident of the Colony in Pelican Landing.…
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Infrastructure Improvements Moving Forward in 2021
Village of Estero residents should expect to see progress on numerous capital improvement project throughout Estero in 2021. The Village, along with partner agencies, is…
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Meet Larry Fiesel: Candidate for Estero Village Council District 2
Larry Fiesel has announced he will run for the District 2 seat on the Village of Estero Council. To secure his place on the ballot,…
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Village of Estero Year in Review: 2020
As we close out 2020 and head into a new year, the Village of Estero will mark its sixth anniversary. While 2020 has been a…
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Three Village Council seats open for election
The next Village of Estero regular election will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, and three seats on the Village Council will need to…
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