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  Council will start this meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, with the first of two public budget hearings.  Budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m. Action items include development of the Sports Park Campus Master Plan and approval path for Village projects. Following the meeting, there will be a workshop providing updates on the following projects: Corkscrew Road landscaping, Williams Road widening and FEMA. 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 [Read More.]

University Highlands The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for Henning RMS located at 20771 & 20741 S Tamiami Trail.  The applicant is requesting to rezone this 2-acre parcel to permit a 16,000 square foot building to be used as the Henning RMS Design Center. The Board will then conduct 4 public hearings. University Highlands is requesting a development order for two, one-story commercial buildings with 7,800 square feet each for restaurant and retail use.  This property is located on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, north of Everblades Parkway North, and east of [Read More.]

South County Regional Library in Estero The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on September 3 to approve an $11 million construction contract with Chris-Tel Construction to renovate the South County Regional Library at 21100 Three Oaks Parkway. The renovation plans, designed by GHC Studio (formerly BSSW Architects), provide for separate spaces for children, teens and adults, a dedicated program room for children and teens, additional study rooms and an automated material handling system to improve the efficiency of library returns. The interior will be refreshed with new furniture and flooring and the exterior updates include a new roof, electrical [Read More.]

Renowned local historian Jacob Winge will take attendees on “A journey through Florida  folklore” at the Estero Historical Society’s meeting at 9:30 a.m., Saturday. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about Florida’s rich tapestry of myths, legends, and traditional stories. This engaging session promises to offer new perspectives on the state’s unique cultural heritage. The meeting will start with a Continental Breakfast at Country Creek Clubhouse, 21180 Country Creek Drive. The event is open to both members and non-members  Tickets are available here.

Leonard “Scotty” Wood III, resident of the West Bay Club, passed away on August 12, 2024. Scotty had a long record of contributing his time and expertise to the Estero community. In April of this year, he was recognized for volunteering hundreds of hours serving as Chairman of the Village of Estero’s Planning, Zoning & Design Board over the past 9 years.  This Board helps achieve the Village’s vision, with its focus on architectural and landscape excellence. Scotty previously served on the Estero Council of Community Leaders Hospital Committee, helping to bring Lee Health to the Village. He also served [Read More.]

Inventory your household belongings. Take pictures and store them on a flash drive or in the cloud. Check your homeowner’s insurance to make sure you have flood coverage. Place your most valuable papers aside in a waterproof container to be kept on the highest level of your home. Stock up on essentials. Review the Village’s Flooding – Hurricane Preparedness Evacuation Know your evacuation zone. Sign up for AlertLee emergency notifications. These are a number of things you may do to prepare as this peak season starts and, hopefully, you will not have a need to use them.   Peak season runs [Read More.]

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.: Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project:    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. Crews continue installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project.  WORK PERFORMED BY OTHERS:   GL Homes is actively working in the RiverCreek Community site across from Wild Blue Boulevard.  Motorists should expect delays and use [Read More.]

The Village has learned that National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy holders will be receiving a letter in mid-August from FEMA related to your flood insurance policy. The letter is expected to address removing Estero residents from the Community Rating System (CRS) which provides residents up to a 20% discount on their flood insurance, among other actions.   This would not happen during the 2024 hurricane season as FEMA plans to maintain Estero’s CRS rating until at least April 1, 2025. FEMA has acknowledged that the hard work done by the Village has resulted in some improvements to meet minimum floodplain [Read More.]

The Village of Estero did not experience any effects from Tropical Storm Debby other than some minor road flooding on a few private roads. Village staff from Public Works and Code Enforcement were out before and after the storm assessing the entire Village for flooding and impacts. The Village proactively provides maintenance of the main flowways 4 times a year, to ensure that the stormwater systems function efficiently and drainage continues to flow. It is very important for residents that have experienced water intrusion in their homes from the rainfall, to understand that permits are required for repairs in the [Read More.]