Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on December 14, 2024
Crews will be working to complete water main tie ins on Monday, December 16 at 9 a.m. near Corkscrew Shores. Water service will be interrupted for a short period and customers will be under a temporary boil water notice once service is restored. Those properties affected by the water shut-off (1st bullet) would have received a door-hanger notice from Lee County Utilities on Friday, December 13. Motorists should expect crews to be working on underground utilities near the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Alico Road. The contractor will be doing initial work for the traffic signal installation. Crews may be [Read More.]
BERT and Estero Sports Park among topics for Council on December 18, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday with resolutions pertaining to rescinding a future road on the Mayfair Village property on E. Broadway, and support of the planning and grant application for the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) on the Seminole Gulf Railroad, Other topics include a revision of the Corkscrew Road median landscaping and irrigation contract, a pavement striping contract, grant management services, relocation of the existing Lee County maintenance facility at Estero Community Park and design and engineering services for the Estero Sports Park. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council [Read More.]
Four public information meetings scheduled for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 10, 2024
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public information meetings for development orders for pickleball courts at Estero Country Club, Summercrest (formerly Estero Townhomes) on the corner of Corkscrew Road and Sandy Lane, and Via Coconut on the west side of Via Coconut Point The Board will also conduct a public information meeting for the Estero Sports Park located north of Williams Road and east of Via Coconut Point. There will then be a workshop to address Home 2 Suites located in Coconut Point Mall. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the [Read More.]
Estero Sports Park master plan on the agenda for Council on December 4, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a proclamation for the late Leonard “Scotty” Wood, who had most recently served as chairman of the Planning, Zoning & Design Board. The Estero Sports Park project and design team will review the results of the two recent public information meetings and provide the project’s schedule. Other topics include a S & P Global Bond Rating and the Coconut Trace zoning ordinance. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. [Read More.]
Village of Estero notified of FEMA decision to maintain Community Rating System classification and NFIP policyholder discounts
Decision comes after 8 months of effort by Estero demonstrating decisions rooted in adherence to FEMA requirements and guidelines The Village of Estero was notified today, November 21, 2024, that FEMA will maintain the Village of Estero’s rating and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholder discounts following 8 months of diligent work by the Village to provide all requested and required documentation. Estero residents with policies issued under the NFIP will maintain the discount rate of 20%. Estero has enjoyed an exemplary working relationship with FEMA. The Village joined the NFIP following incorporation in 2015, and in 2017, received a [Read More.]
Flood mitigation project and 10th anniversary among topics for Council on November 20, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing resolutions pertaining to Florida Power & Light’s level of service and a budget amendment. They will then consider an engineering study for the area affected by both the Estero River North Branch and South Branch located along Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. Other topics include a Hurricane Milton Funding Agreement, and a second reading and public hearing for a zoning amendment for a 7-acre tract located within the 38-acre Plaza Del Sol. This will be followed by recognizing the 10th anniversary, honoring “Mr. Estero” Don Eslick, the incorporation team [Read More.]
Woodfield and Coconut Trace on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 12, 2024
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, conducting two public hearings. Woodfield is requesting a development order for the first phase of its mixed-use development on 45.6-acres located on the northwest corner of US 41 and Coconut Road. This first phase includes the infrastructure, two apartment buildings, two parking garages, and the pedestrian paseo on the southeast corner. Coconut Trace is requesting a zoning amendment to allow for a 122-room 4-story extended stay hotel at 22910 Lynden Drive, located east of Marsh Landing, west of US 41 and across from Coconut Point Mall. The applicant [Read More.]
REMINDER: Celebrate all veterans at this free party in the park on Saturday
Estero is hosting a free, patriotic and entertaining Veterans Day event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, November 9, at the Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. There will be wartime mini musicals, free hot dogs, an American classic & muscle car show, patriotic songs by the New Horizons Choir, face painting and a visit by Too Tall Tori. Congressman Bryon Donalds will introduce keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Gary Speer, followed by recognition of Goldstar Families and local veterans, ending with a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps. Residents are encouraged to bring family, friends, and neighbors, along with [Read More.]
County park land sale agreement among topics for Council on November 6, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing agreements for Special Magistrate services and management of the Happehatchee Complex. They will then review a property sale agreement with Lee County for 25.5 acres of County park land ,and an agreement with The Brooks Community Development District for improvements to the Three Oaks Parkway paths. Other topics include contracts for Corkscrew Road pathway, lighting, and landscaping improvements, Estero on the River Phase 1 improvements, Williams Road easement acquisition, and Block Lane right of way acquisition. There will be second readings and public hearings for Ordinance 2024-09 and Ordinance 2024-15. [Read More.]
Estero Parkway overpass to close for maintenance on November 1
The Estero Parkway overpass over I-75 will be closed to all traffic for maintenance by Lee DOT from noon Friday, Nov. 1, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, weather permitting. Detours will be in place directing drivers to alternate routes. The primary alternate route will be Corkscrew Road. Pedestrians and bicyclists are advised to avoid the area during the closure period. The bridge remains safe but must close during the maintenance project because it includes work on the bridge structure to enhance safety and extend its service life. For updates on this and other transportation projects in Lee County, go [Read More.]