Live updates from Maryann Batlle

3rd & 7 37yd

#SWFL Councilor Katy Errington recommends the retirement community make use of buffering: "You can do an awful lot with landscaping."

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:13:14 PM
#SWFL "We're setting the standard," says Councilor Katy Errington about the first zoning project. "You could have a showcase in Estero."

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:12:06 PM
#SWFL For background on Estero's zoning hearing, check out my story for The Banner: naplesnews.com/community/bann…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:02:09 PM
#SWFL You can view all three Estero village council agendas here: estero-fl.gov/agendas/ First up: A zoning hearing continued from last wk

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/20/2016 2:00:37 PM
Bonita Springs to revisit historic Dixie Moon Cafe relocation: naplesnews.com/community/bann… #SWFL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYoSHF7WsAAQjjj.jpg

by PatJRiley via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/13/2016 9:14:50 PM
#SWFL Per Stroud: 1. administrative challenge 2. circuit court challenge 3. local conflict resolution process

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:55:01 PM
#SWFL Nancy Stroud, land use lawyer hired by village, says council has three obvious possible ways to challenge Raptor Bay high rises

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:54:03 PM
#SWFL Don Eslick, Estero Council of Community Leaders, coastal high hazard area is a concern and needs attention

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:44:34 PM
#SWFL "We're not going to stop WCI but it needs to happen in a way that's good for everybody," this speaker says.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:34:12 PM
#SWFL "We're not going to stop WCI but it needs to happen in a way that's good to everybody," this speaker says.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:33:51 PM
#SWFL This speaker says he is a golfer who uses the Raptor Bay course and sees wildlife there

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:32:27 PM
Thank you twitter.com/PatJRiley/stat…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:27:08 PM
#SWFL He would like to see bike lanes and turn lanes added to Coconut Road

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:26:34 PM
#SWFL Speaker up now says he is a licensed civil engineer, uses Coconut Road often -- does not think four-laning is the solution

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:25:54 PM
#SWFL They are essentially building and then planning instead of planning then building, said last speaker who lives in El Dorado Acres

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:24:12 PM
#SWFL At least one speaker has brought up concerns about traffic and emergency evacuations on Coconut Road because: floridajobs.org/community-plan…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:20:14 PM
#SWFL The way of life that residents of The Colony at Pelican Landing enjoy is in peril bc of increased development, says current speaker.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:19:21 PM
Frank Blocker brings “Southern Gothic Novel” to @artcenterbonita . bit.ly/1TVvqSv #inthe239

by Naples Daily News via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/13/2016 7:12:33 PM
#SWFL "What is not our goal is to start a squabble between two cities," says Vicki Olson, a resident of The Colony in Pelican Landing.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:11:07 PM
#SWFL For a refresher on the Raptor Bay issue, check out my previous story: naplesnews.com/news/governmen…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:10:25 PM
ICYMI: Estero workshop asks residents for help in planning town’s future, reports @maryannbatlle naplesnews.com/news/local/est…

by PatJRiley via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/13/2016 7:09:24 PM
#SWFL New meeting now -- we're discussing the Raptor Bay development in Bonita Springs

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 7:07:17 PM
#SWFL Mayor Batos has made the motion to continue this hearing at 9 a.m. Jan. 20

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:26:43 PM
#SWFL Concerns about parking and space means the remaining portion of this zoning app -- a vote -- may happen Jan. 20

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:25:53 PM
#SWFL Here's Estero's short-term problem: This meeting is running into another hearing likely to draw more people

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:25:10 PM
A huge #WeddingWednesday shoutout to @CoconutPoint for winning the @WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016! #LoveFL http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYncNHNUkAA0JFa.jpg

by SocialLeeVCB via twitter retweeted by maryannbatlle 1/13/2016 6:20:11 PM
#SWFL Estero has closed the public zoning hearing. Councilor Wilson asks to continue the decision until 9 a.m. Jan. 20

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:15:34 PM
#SWFL Developer lawyer: A crosswalk would be made to help residents cross the street; that's what we came up with

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:12:08 PM
Paging @AshASmithNews . Why didn't we think of this? twitter.com/BrianLehrer/st…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:10:52 PM
#SWFL Developer's lawyer says he doesn't think it's appropriate or fair to them to postpone

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:07:51 PM
#SWFL Councilor Errington: Excuse me, we should have had minutes to see how these meetings with residents went

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:03:55 PM
#SWFL "With all due respect, I think we've been very transparent here," the developer atty says.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:03:06 PM
#SWFL Developer's lawyer is going over all the ways it followed the rules to notify the public

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 6:01:23 PM
#SWFL ECCL Chairman Eslick said he believes roundabouts at Sandy and Corkscrew might be a better way to get vehicle traffic under control

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:54:19 PM
#SWFL You want your senior communities to have access to a lot of different things," Eslick said, close to parks and other amenities

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:52:57 PM
#SWFL Don Eslick, chairman of the Estero Council of Community Leaders, said he thinks the site is good for this kind of use

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:51:39 PM
#SWFL Estero resident speaking now said he is concerned about the traffic on Sandy Lanes to turn onto or cross Corkscrew Road

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:44:54 PM
#SWFL Here's an example of what homes are going for in Estates at Estero River: realtor.com/realestateandh…

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:37:38 PM
#SWFL New speaker: Says she is a longtime resident of Estero and thinks this facility should go in the proposed health district

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:35:56 PM
#SWFL New speaker from the Estates at Estero River: The HOA letter should be disregarded.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:34:12 PM
#SWFL This speaker right now is asking for a 45-day postponement of the project so the neighborhood can have more time

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:33:16 PM
#SWFL Estate at Estero River residents are divided over whether they support the project or oppose it. HOA sent letter of support.

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:32:16 PM
Speakers so far are from the Estates at the Estero River, neighborhood adjacent to the north of the property

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:31:38 PM
#SWFL New Estates at Estero River says she supports the assisted living facility project and thinks developer has gone above and beyond

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:28:16 PM
#SWFL Resident Brian Shaw: Not saying you shouldn't build it, but is asking for council to table it for more review

by maryannbatlle via twitter 1/13/2016 5:26:26 PM