River Oaks Preserve The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council addressing the annual comprehensive financial report, a disaster debris monitoring contract, River Oaks Preserve CMR contract, and Kemper Sports Management LLC professional services. There will be second readings of ordinances pertaining to the Capital Improvement Plan, Mayfair Village and unsafe structures. A workshop will follow introducing the FY 2025-2026 proposed budget. 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. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment [Read More.]

The Village of Estero project is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court, and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Vista built by Lee County’s previous widening project.  A 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Roadway and pathway lighting similar to those on Estero Parkway will be installed to complement the new facilities, along with a substantial amount [Read More.]

The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, recognizing Mayor Joanne Ribble as a Florida League of Cities 2025 Home Rule Hero. There will be first readings of ordinances regarding the Capital Improvement Plan,  Land Development Code flood amendments, Mayfair Village rezoning, and unsafe structures. A second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2025-02 for Home2 Suites at Coconut Point will be addressed. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024 will be presented in a workshop following the meeting. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, [Read More.]

The Village of Estero project is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court, and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Vista built by Lee County’s previous widening project.  A 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Roadway and pathway lighting similar to those on Estero Parkway will be installed to complement the new facilities, along with a substantial amount [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing resolutions regarding Council approved proclamations, the Shadow Wood Lifestyle Center, Corkscrew Road landscape maintenance agreement, a $300,000 grant for Broadway Avenue West design improvements, as well as adopting a second amendment to the agreement with High Five Up Top, LLC. There will then be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to Home2 Suites at Coconut Point. A workshop will follow to review the preliminary FY 2025-2026 five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, [Read More.]

Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.   During the week of Monday, May 12, motorists should anticipate lane closures throughout the project area for crews to place asphalt. Flaggers will be on site to assist motorists.    Crews will be installing drainage throughout the project area on the south side of Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect trucks and equipment to be moving materials throughout the project. Motorists should expect intermittent daytime flagging for crews to perform earthwork close to the roadway. The contractor is placing embankment for the new road on [Read More.]

Piccolo Buco The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with three public hearings. Piccolo Buco is requesting changes to the exterior colors of their building located at 22,800 Via Villagio in Marketplace at Coconut Point. Pelican Sound is requesting a zoning amendment to allow the mooring of 2 shuttle boats at their River Club. Mayfield Village is proposing a rezoning for a proposed residential development on 7.5 acres located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lane and Broadway Avenue East. The Board will then conduct a Workshop for Discount Tire for a 7,020 square foot tire facility [Read More.]

Residents are asked to set their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 5:30 a.m. beginning Thursday, May 1. This is one hour earlier than the typical set-out time of 6:30 a.m. The seasonal change is to help the contracted haulers’ drivers complete routes earlier in the day as summer’s heat arrives. This annual seasonal adjustment does not impact the day of the week residents have their materials collected; that remains the same. To learn more about what to set out at the curb and proper disposal methods, visit Lee County Solid Waste at www.leegov.com/solidwaste.

Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase 2 Construction Project A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Alico Road. Motorists should expect the signal to enter flash mode on Monday, April 14, and it is expected to be fully operational on Thursday, April 17. Motorists are urged to drive with caution. Motorists should expect a flagging operation on Corkscrew Road during the nighttime/overnight hours of 11 p.m. on Friday, April 11 to 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 for crews to install utilities. Motorists should expect periodic driveway closures throughout the project area for [Read More.]