Council to conduct final budget hearing September 17, 2025
Council will set Estero’s 2025-2026 millage rate and budget during their meeting at 5:05 pm, Wednesday. Estero, one of only 12 municipalities in Florida to earn the S&P’s AAA rating, currently has the lowest millage rate in the state. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle at the entrance to Estero Park. Residents unable to attend the meeting may view the meeting here and provide public comment by submitting an eComment Card on the Village website. Comments need to be received by noon one day before the actual [Read More.]
Estero’s proposed budget and millage rate reviewed by Council September 10
A first reading of the proposed budget and property tax rate was held Sept. 10. Residents unable to attend the meeting may view the meeting here. The second and final approval hearing will be held Sept. 17 at 5:05 p.m., as budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m.
Summercrest, Broadway Crossing and Coconut Trace Hotel public hearings addressed at the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 9, 2025
Coconut Trace Hotel The Board started their meeting Tuesday with a public information meeting for the proposed construction of 4 pickleball courts at The Club at Grandezza. Public hearings were conducted for Summercrest, the development of 153 town homes on the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Sandy Lane; Broadway Crossing, 17 single-family homes to be located south of Broadway Avenue East and west of Sandy Lane; and Coconut Trace Hotel, to be located at 22910 Lyden Drive, across from the Coconut Point Mall. Residents unable to attend the meeting may view the meeting here The next scheduled meeting of [Read More.]
Estero’s proposed budget and millage rate on the agenda for Council September 10
A first reading of the proposed budget and property tax rate will be held Sept. 10 with a second and final approval set for Sept. 17. Both hearings will be held at 5:05 p.m., as budget hearings are required to be held after 5 p.m. Estero, one of only 12 municipalities in Florida to earn the S&P’s highest AAA rating, currently has the lowest millage rate in the state. 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 unable to attend the [Read More.]
Summercrest, Broadway Crossing and Coconut Trace Hotel public hearings scheduled for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 9, 2025
Coconut Trace Hotel The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for the proposed construction of 4 pickleball courts at The Club at Grandezza. Public hearings will be conducted for Summercrest, the development of 153 town homes on the northeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Sandy Lane; Broadway Crossing, 17 single-family homes to be located south of Broadway Avenue East and west of Sandy Lane; and Coconut Trace Hotel, to be located at 22910 Lyden Drive, across from the Coconut Point Mall. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the [Read More.]
Estero Historical Society to present the Alvarez/Smith Home relocation on September 13
At this special program at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Tanda Hogg will walk the audience step-by-step through the process of moving the 1916 Alvarez/Smith Home to Estero Park, as well as the careful rehabilitation that will preserve its charm for generations to come. Hogg is Vice President at Tri-Town Construction and project manager for the relocation of the historic Alvarez/Smith House. With years of hands-on experience rehabilitating historic homes in Georgia, Hogg brings unmatched expertise and passion to this ambitious project. Continental breakfast is included with this presentation at Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Blvd., Estero. Tickets are $15 [Read More.]
Stop Speeding Before it Stops You
For the last twenty years, one-third of motor vehicle deaths can be contributed to speeding. Speeding is not just going over the legal limit, but driving faster than is safe for conditions, such as construction, bad weather, or in unlit areas. Speeding endangers the driver and everyone who comes near their vehicle. https://estero-fl.gov/speeding
Lee County Utilities issues precautionary Boil Water Notice for Wildcat Run homes and businesses in Estero
Lee County Utilities has issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice to an estimated 450 residences and five businesses in Wildcat Run in Estero due to a water main break. Water has been restored to LCU customers in the affected area, but they will need to comply with the precautionary Boil Water Notice. The impacted areas include all of: Wildcat Run Drive Golden Panther Drive Cheetah Lane Willow Bend Court Ocelot Court Country Club Drive Puma Trail Tiger Court Water Oak Drive Leopard Lane Eagle Court Lynx Court Green Tree Court Cypress Knee Court Wildcat Cove Circle As a precaution, all [Read More.]
Rain washes fertilizer into our waterways, feeding algae blooms.
Don't let the rain wash your fertilizer down the drain! Check the forecast and avoid fertilizing when rain is coming. Not only is it a waste of money, it overloads our waterways with nutrients that fuel algal blooms. Fertilizing in March or April, and then again in the Fall is the best way to make the most of your efforts. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.
Curadel Pharma cancer treatment facility and Shadow Wood’s Lifestyle Center addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 12, 2025
The Board conducted a preliminary public information meeting for the proposed Curadel Pharma medical facility to be located at 9600 Corkscrew Road at the southwest corner of River Ranch and Corkscrew Road. The project includes construction of a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with corporate offices on the second floor. The building will be built in two phases, and access will be off of River Ranch Road. The Board had questions regarding the positioning of the front of the building, landscaping and some of the architectural elements. Public Comment: 1 resident spoke of traffic and flooding concerns. No voting occurs during [Read More.]