Chick-fil-A and Coconut Point Mall addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 9, 2025
Public Hearing Chick-fil-A The applicant was requesting to build a 5,695 square foot Chick-fil-A restaurant to be constructed at the site of the former Perkins restaurant at The Shoppes at Grande Oak. They plan to demolish the existing Perkins Restaurant and reconfigure the property for a 1-story Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant with dual-lane drive thru on the corner of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. The building will provide seating for 70 indoors, with seating for 16 outdoors. The proposed architecture is Mediterranean Revival, with stucco finishes and Spanish barrel plastic composite roof tiles. Public comment: 2 eComments were [Read More.]
Chick-fil-A and Coconut Point Mall on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on December 9, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Chick-fil-A which is proposing a restaurant at the site of the former Perkins restaurant at The Shoppes at Grande Oak. The Board will then conduct a workshop for Coconut Point Developers LLC regarding their proposed repainting project. 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 Community Park. Residents unable to attend the meeting may view the meeting here and provide public comment by submitting an eComment Card on the [Read More.]
Utility expansion project assessment process among topics addressed by Council on December 3, 2025
Action Items Resolution 2025-27 – reimbursement Tax-exempt bonds are a common option for local governments to fund capital projects. To preserve the Village’s ability to issue debt on upcoming projects which may be initially paid with funds of the Village, the IRS requires a government to indicate its intention to fund such projects with tax-exempt debt. This Reimbursement Resolution would allow the Village to issue up to $80 million in debt even if the projects were previously funded with cash. Council adopted this resolution. Resolution 2025-28 – amending Resolution 2025-20 updated Community Development fees As a result of implementation of [Read More.]
Newly renovated library in Estero to open on December 18
The South County Regional Library will welcome back residents to the newly renovated building starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, December 18. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Thursday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Friday and Saturday at their 21100 Three Oaks Parkway location. An official ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, with a Community Celebration to include live steel drum music, balloon animals and face painting plus crafts, activities and fun giveaways from 10 a.m.-12 noon, Saturday, January 10. The [Read More.]
10,000 Cards for Our Troops
The Village of Estero is participating in a friendly competition with other local cities to see who can gather the most holiday cards for our troops, with a goal of 10,000 total! Let’s show our troops that Estero cares! Please prepare cards for our service-members and include a cheerful note of encouragement and gratitude! do not seal the card no personal information no photos no glitter Drop-off your cards at these locations by December 5: Publix at the Shoppes at Grand Oaks Publix at Corkscrew Road Estero Culver's on US 41 Estero Miller's Ale House on US 41 Estero [Read More.]
Discount Tire among applicants before the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 18, 2025
Public Hearings Toasted Yolk The applicant was requesting outdoor Consumption on Premises for their restaurant previously occupied by Zoe’s Kitchen in Coconut Trace at 22941 Lyden Drive. The restaurant will be serving breakfast and lunch selections, soups and sandwiches from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Board approved this application with conditions. 4741 Broadway Avenue West (Cooper property) rezoning Charles and Sandra Cooper were requesting a rezoning of their property from Agriculture to Residential Single Family in order to construct a single-family home on the property. The triangular parcel is located east of Estero River Heights and [Read More.]
Estero students recognized by Council on November 19, 2025
Kaitlyn Mancini (center) surrounded by her parents, teachers, Estero High School Principal, Lee County School Board members and Council. Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero High School student Kaitlyn Mancini with a letter of recognition for her outstanding achievements and positive contributions to the community. Her dedication both on and off the soccer field reflects her strong character and commitment to excellence. Avery Hughes surrounded by her parents, teachers, Bonita Springs High School principal, Lee County School Board members and Council. Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero resident and Bonita High School student with a letter of recognition [Read More.]
High 5 breaks ground for new entertainment venue in Estero’s Hub
101 residents and media gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the future home of the High 5 entertainment facility in Estero’s Village Center Hub. The short program included comments by Mayor Joanne Ribble welcoming the crowd, High 5 Entertainment Founder Scott Emley and Village Manager Steve Sarkozy. This was the initial step leading to the official grand opening of High 5, scheduled for the Fall of 2026. High 5 will include indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, miniature golf, bowling, arcade and other family [Read More.]
Village-wide traffic study among topics for Council on November 19, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a letter of recognition for Estero High School student Kaitlyn Mancin. Action items include approval of a contract for auditing services, resolutions approving a second budget amendment and supporting the construction of a noise wall by FDOT adjacent to The Brooks community. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the SportsPark process and procedures, and second readings of ordinances relating to Pelican Sound and regulations regarding recovery residence accommodation requests. Following the meeting, there will be workshops on the Village-wide traffic study, Council salaries and BERT. [Read More.]
Toasted Yolk Café among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 18, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public hearings for the Toasted Yolk Café at 22941 Lyden Drive, the Cooper property at 4741 Broadway Ave. West, Discount Tire at 10411 Corkscrew Commons Drive and Ordinance 2025-10 review. There will then be a workshop presentation of the Eco-Historic Planning Study by the Village consultant Land Design. 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 Community Park. Residents unable to attend the meeting may view the meeting here and provide public comment [Read More.]