Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County June 2, 2023
During daytime hours on Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6, the contractor is scheduled to pave the newly constructed widened roadway (behind the barrels) from the Ben Hill Griffin Parkway intersection to east of Wildcat Run. Motorists should expect travel lanes to be a reduced width in this area while crews complete this work. This work is scheduled, weather permitting. During the nighttime/overnight hours, from Monday June 5 through Friday, June 9, the contractor is scheduled to mill the old asphalt and install new asphalt in the travel lanes. This will be a moving operation from the Ben Hill [...]
It’s that time of year again – Hurricane Season
As you know, hurricane season starts on June 1 and runs through November 30, 2023. While the season peaks in mid-August, everyone should review their hurricane preparation plans and take advantage of the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday which runs now through June 9. A second opportunity begins August 26 through September 8. Here is a list of items that are exempt from tax during the sales tax holiday. The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes a list of important contacts, a list of emergency shelters and a link to Lee County’s All Hazards Guide. In addition, [...]
Summer Reading Program kick-off party on June 3
Start the summer with your library with a celebration with games, fun, food trucks, and a live DJ spinning all your favorite tunes. This event will be held from 10 – 12 p.m., Saturday, June 3, at the Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. All ages welcome. No registration required. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and get a free book while supplies last. The Lee County Library System presents its annual Summer Reading Program for all ages June 1 through August 1. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” and features free library programs and an all-ages [...]
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range just got a facelift
Hurricane Ian’s damage to the Golf Coast Driving Range’s building has now been repaired thanks to Estero contractor RMS. Also, a new ball washer and dispenser has replaced the 25-year-old equipment, and youth golf equipment will be arriving just in time for summer. The driving range, owned by the Village of Estero and managed by the Estero Forever Foundation, appreciates your support and welcomes you to come out for some wholesome exercise while you hone your skills. The range is open Sunday and Monday from 12 noon – 6 p.m., and from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County May 16, 2023
During the daytime hours on Thursday, May 18 and Friday May 19, the contractor will be paving in the project. Motorists should expect trucks moving in and out of the area behind the barrels and may have intermittent flagging to assist with traffic. The contractor continues work outside of the travel lanes. This work includes installing drainage, performing concrete work and earthwork, clearing & grubbing, and prepping for sod. Motorists should expect construction vehicles and concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Crews continue work on the box culvert near the wildlife crossing. This week crews will be driving production [...]
Lee County Utilities ends free chlorine flush
Lee County Utilities on Sunday, May 21, will end the free chlorine flush, which will involve converting its disinfection process from a free chlorine residual back to chloramines as the primary disinfectant. The free chlorine flush, which began May 1, is a routine measure common among water utilities that use chloramines as a primary disinfectant. Residents who use a kidney dialysis machine at home should contact an equipment supplier so the proper filtering equipment may be installed. Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners should contact a local tropical fish store for appropriate pretreatment of water before adding [...]
Corkscrew Road wetland mitigation credits among topics for Council on May 17, 2023
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing Corkscrew Road wetland mitigation credits and conducting a second reading of an ordinance updating the Capital Improvements element. Council will then conduct four workshops. Topics include: Introduction to Public Trust advisors, State Legislative session update and Appropriations Report, Capital Improvement Plan and American Rescue Plan Act. 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 by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village [...]
Music of Mozart, Tartini and Schumann to be featured at Koreshan Art Hall on May 28
Boris Sandler, Bella Gutshtein and Leslie Caballero The Koreshan Music Salon will perform their last concert of the season at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 28. The program includes Mozart’s Violin Sonata No. 21 in E minor, Tartini’s Sonata G minor Devil’s Trill, and Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor Op. 17. Featured artists will be Leslie Caballero on cello, Bella Gutshtein on piano, and Boris Sandler on violin. Concert tickets are available at $25 per person; this price includes entrance to the park. Reservations may be made here online at Friends of Koreshan. All proceeds go to the support [...]
Corkscrew Pines self-storage and The Brooks Commons Club pickleball courts among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on May 9, 2023
Corkscrew Pines self-storage The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, with a public hearing for Corkscrew Pines self-storage located on the south side of Corkscrew Road, east of Stoneybrook Golf Drive and west of Firehouse Lane. A public hearing will also be conducted for The Brooks Commons Club pickleball court expansion located on Coconut Road. Public information meetings will then be held for development of two non-residential buildings on 4.2 acres at 19950 S. Tamiami Trail, Phase 3 of RiverCreek located at 12840 Corkscrew Road, and a request from Genova One and Two [...]
Reminder: Lee County looking for your input on rebuilding following Hurricane Ian
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to form the Recovery Task Force. This group is hosting a series of town hall meetings giving residents, leaders, and businesses throughout our community an opportunity to learn about the work of the Recovery Task Force and provide input on what is needed to repair and rebuild more resilient to future hazards we may face Plan to attend the town hall meeting at the Estero Recreation Center from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, where you will be able to provide [...]