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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

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.]

The Village of Estero is hosting a special free, patriotic and entertaining Veterans Day event from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, November 9, at the Estero Community Park. The program will highlight mini musicals, featuring songs associated with World War II, the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War, presented by Spotlight Entertainment of Southwest Florida. Everyone will enjoy free hot dogs, an American classic & muscle car show, patriotic songs by the New Horizons Choir, face painting and a visit with Too Tall Tori. Congressman Bryon Donalds will introduce Lieutenant General Gary Speer, who will give the keynote address, followed [Read More.]

Starbucks The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, conducting public information meetings for an Aldi grocery store to be located on Corkscrew Road, east of Stoneybrook Drive, and Mayfield Village to be located on Broadway E., west of Sandy Lane. The Board will then conduct public hearings for Celebree School on Corkscrew Road, Shadow Wood Community Association’s Three Oaks guardhouse remodel, Estero’s Entertainment District at 9000 Williams Road, Coconut Trace located at 22910 Lynden Drive, Starbucks at Estero Town Commons and Ordinance 2024-10. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation for Special Magistrate Joseph Faerber and a certificate of recognition for budget preparation for the Finance Department. Council will then consider the renewal of lobbying services and conduct a first reading of an ordinance regarding Village property security and trespass policies. There will be second readings of ordinances pertaining to Estero Townhomes and the declaration of local emergencies. Council will then conduct workshops on the Capital Improvement Program and Vitalink. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms [Read More.]