Proposed millage rate, utility expansion and Home2 Suites addressed by Council on July 2, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident spoke of concerns regarding the intersection of US 41 and Williams Road adjacent to Walgreens. A resident spoke of Estero’s need for an aquatic center or Olympic-size pool. A resident stated a petition with 600 signatures were expressing the need for a splash pad in Estero SportsPark. Action Items Resolution 2025-10 – Proposed millage rate for 2025-2026 The proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2025-2026 is 0.7300 mills ($0.7300 per $1,000 of assessed property value) which is equal to the prior year rate. This is the lowest tax rate in the state of [Read More.]
SAVE THE DATE: Estero Historical Society invites you to their annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4
Jacob Winge Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by bringing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence “to life” for all to enjoy. This annual free celebration starts at 9 a.m., Friday, July 4, 2025 with local historian Jacob Winge who will be reading the Declaration dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. The Estero Fire Rescue team also will be there to raise the flag. Following the ceremony, watermelon will be served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. This special patriotic free event will be held on the [Read More.]
Village of Estero looking for your input
The Village is early in the process of developing future plans for the area around US 41 from Estero Parkway down to Williams Road. Come learn about the project and share your vision for the future development of this 1,000-acre area. A Town Hall meeting will be held from 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. All are welcome. Meet the design team. Learn about the Eco-Historical Planning Study and share your ideas to guide what's next.
River Oaks Preserve, Sports Park management and Capital Improvement Plan among topics addressed by Council on June 18, 2025
River Oaks Preserve Action Items Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Finance Director Kevin Greenville presented this annual financial report prepared by Jeff Tuscan, CPA.. In compliance with Florida Statutes 218.39, the Village’s financial statements have been independently audited by Tuscan & Company, PA, a firm of licensed certified public accountants. The report provides details of operations for the twelve months ending September 30, 2024. The independent auditor has issued an unmodified (“clean”) opinion on the Village’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Public Comment: 1 eComment card was placed into the record. Council approved this report. Disaster [Read More.]
Focus on the Road: Driving Safely
There is no text, video, or song more important than the lives of those around you. Put the phone down. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Chick-fil-A, Piccolo Buco and flood ordinance addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 10, 2025
Public Information Meeting Chick-fil-A The applicant is proposing to construct a Chick-fil-A restaurant at the site of the existing Perkins restaurant located in the Shoppes of Grand Oaks. Plans call for demolishing the Perkins building, constructing a new building with an outdoor patio, new landscaping and keeping the trees. The drive-thru lanes will accommodate 32 cars. Public Comment: 5 eComment cards were placed into the record; a resident expressed concerns regarding the flow of traffic existing Chick-fil-A. No voting occurs during public information meetings. Public Hearings PZDB Resolution 2025 – 01 – Piccolo Buco The applicant was requesting approval for [Read More.]
Do more by doing less! No fertilizing between June 1 and September 30
Doing your part to preserve our water quality is as simple as doing less yardwork! During the rainy summer season, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed your lawn into our waterways where they feed harmful aquatic algae instead. During the summer months when Southwest Florida sees the most rain, improper and unnecessary fertilization can result in runoff that sends nutrients into local waterways. These excess nutrients can feed harmful algal blooms, resulting in negative impacts on county waterbodies, the Caloosahatchee and the Gulf. Preventing these blooms and protecting Southwest Florida’s [Read More.]
Capital Improvement Plan among topics addressed by Council on June 4, 2025
Front: Mayor Joanne Ribble & Vice Mayor George ZaluckiRear: Councilmembers Jon McLain, Lori Fayhee, Rafael Lopez & Jim Ward The meeting started with Vice Mayor George Zalucki presenting Mayor Joanne Ribble with the Florida League of Cities “Home Rule Hero Award.” Ribble was honored for being a champion in the defense and protection of municipal Home Rule. This is the fifth time Ribble has been honored with this award from the Florida League of Cities. First Readings Ordinance 2025-05 – Capital Improvement Plan The Capital Improvement Plan will set the funding for the Village capital improvement projects for [Read More.]
Revised: Estero RiverPark Public Meeting
Proposed RiverPark signage NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING - Amended Village of Estero NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Estero will hold a meeting on: Date: June 20, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Estero RiverPark located at US 41 & Corkscrew Road The purpose of the meeting is to give the public an opportunity to view the potential fence and sidewalk alignments on the Estero RiverPark property along Corkscrew Road and US 41. If special accommodations are needed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Carol Sacco at 239-319-2840 or sacco@estero-fl.gov at least 48 hours in [Read More.]
Chick-fil-A, Piccolo Buco and flood ordinance on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 10, 2025
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for a proposed Chick-fil-A to be constructed at the site of the existing Perkins at the Shoppes at Grand Oaks. The Board will then conduct public hearings for Piccolo Buco at Marketplace at Coconut Point and Ordinance 2025-04 Land Development Code Amendments for Flood Hazard Reduction Standards. 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 may also view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the [Read More.]