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Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project:  The project widens Corkscrew Road to six lanes from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Fire House Lane, and to four lanes from Fire House Lane to Bella Terra Boulevard.  The project includes adding on-road bike lanes, some sidewalk, installing new drainage, and constructing a wildlife crossing approximately 1000 feet west of the entrance to Cypress Shadows Boulevard.  This crossing will coincide with a regional flow-way that crosses Corkscrew Road at that location. The Village of Estero will be installing shared use paths, lighting, and landscaping as phasing allows.  Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to [...]

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:  Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list.  Motorists should also expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. On Monday, April 15, during daytime hours, motorists should expect the right turn lane from Grande Oak Shoppes to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway closed.  Drivers will still be able to turn right from the through lane into the shopping center and turn north [...]

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation stating the Village recognizes Arbor Day, which is April 26. Action items include addressing a contract for $81,000, plus 10% contingency, with Florida Acquisition & Appraisal, Inc. to assist the Village in obtaining the easement and property required to construct the Broadway Ave East utility expansion project. Council will then be asked to approve the assignment and amendment of the license agreement for Sandy Lane right of way agreement with Seminole Gulf Railway for the proposed stormwater discharges from the Estero Entrainment Project. Following this meeting, a workshop will [...]

  Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17.  Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals.  Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil.  See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not [...]

Lee County and its municipal partners – Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Town of Fort Myers Beach and Village of Estero – would like to offer residents an update on their response to the FEMA verbal notification late last week that it would retrograde Community Rating System (CRS) to remove discounts on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premiums: · The county anticipates receiving a written communication from FEMA soon. · The county plans to work with FEMA to address any alleged deficiencies that could help the county and municipalities retain current CRS ratings. · The county’s goal is to work with [...]

Renowned local historian Jacob Winge will take attendees on a journey through the lesser-known chapters of Florida's history, exploring the “Colonial & Early American Florida Shipwrecks.” Don't miss this unique opportunity to uncover the secrets of Florida's history and gain insights into the lives of those who sought alternative paths in the Sunshine State. Join others at the Estero Historical Society’s meeting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, with Continental Breakfast at Country Creek Clubhouse, 21180 Country Creek Drive.  Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members here.

The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, conducting six public information meetings.  No voting occurs during public information meetings. First on the agenda is the Estero Family Health Center located east on US 41 in front of The Vines entrance.  They are seeking approval of an 4,153 square foot addition to the north side of their existing building. Coconut Trace is seeking a zoning amendment to allow for a 122-room hotel at 22910 Lynden Drive, located west of US 41 and across from Coconut Point Mall. Wildcat Run is seeking to renovate 1 of the 5 [...]

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:  Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 31 as crews stripe the roadway at several locations along Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list. Crews are installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project. The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and sidewalk.  Motorists should expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the [...]

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, appointing members of the Village Planning, Zoning & Design Board, establishing terms of the members and appointing a Chair. Council will then address the framework of cooperation between the Village and the Estero Forever Foundation, the Wright Construction Group piggyback agreement, Jeff Sommer Stadium tree relocation contract, construction site inspection contract, and Estero Parkway plant replacement contract. There will then be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the Bella Terra cell tower, followed by a workshop for an update on the Jeff Sommer Stadium turf project and the Ben Hill [...]