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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 [Read More.]

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 [Read More.]

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 [Read More.]

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, addressing a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., to assist the Village in preparing and submitting infrastructure grant applications.  Lee County received funds to support long-term hurricane recovery for the area, and Hagerty Consulting, Inc., would work with Village staff to get grant applications submitted to Lee County before the end of  May. Council will then review a proposal to execute a piggyback agreement with Chris-Tel Construction and Manhattan Construction for construction manager at risk services (CMAR) to manage and build smaller projects that are expected to cost less than $4.5 [Read More.]

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.: 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 [Read More.]

The Village Council conducted this special workshop in order to interview the 12  applicants for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board. Four members of the Board have terms that expire on April 30, 2024. In addition, there are two vacancies on the Board. The Land Development Code provides for a range of 7-9 members on the Board. Staff advertised for Board members, as well as verifying existing members’ interest in serving on the Board. There were a total of 12 applications; 1 applicant had withdrawn: 8 new volunteers and 4 from existing members whose terms expire in April. There are [Read More.]

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:  Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours on Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday March 14 for the contactor to continue work to finish structural asphalt throughout the project. One lane in each direction will remain open during this work. Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours starting on Sunday, March 17 for installing the final lift of asphalt throughout the project. This work is expected to last about two weeks.  One lane in each direction will remain open during this work.  The contractor [Read More.]

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, with a workshop to conduct interviews with the 13 applicants for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board. Four members of the Board have terms that expire on April 30, 2024. In addition, there are two vacancies on the Board. The Land Development Code provides for a range of 7-9 members on the Board. Staff has advertised for Board members as well as verifying existing members’ interest in serving on the Board. There are 13 applications: 9 new and 4 from existing members whose terms expire in April. There are 3 [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a proclamation honoring the 39 Estero High School students who were presented the Cambridge Outstanding Learners Award. Action items include a proposed contract for turf installation at the Jeff Sommer Stadium and a project manager services contract. There will be first readings of ordinances regarding financial responsibility, procurement and investment.  There will be a second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2024-03 pertaining to code enforcement. A workshop will then be conducted regarding Public Resources Advisory Group (PRAG) rating strategy and financial policy consideration. The full agenda is available here. [Read More.]