Septic tanks need regular maintenance
Septic Tanks need regular maintenance to be efficient, clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to have your system and drain field checked, especially if you have an older installation. Poorly functioning systems drain excess nutrients into our waterways, which feeds the algal blooms we all dread. For more ways to ensure your septic system is safe and efficient, see our flyer.
Via Coconut, school property on Three Oaks Parkway and Extra Space Storage were reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on September 14, 2021
Public Hearing – Via Coconut The Board started their meeting with a public hearing for the right-of-way vacation and proposed conditions for approval for Via Coconut which is located south of Corkscrew Road and west of Via Coconut Road. They are proposing 330 multi-family dwelling units, 29,600 square feet of commercial use and a 10,000 square foot church. Their plans include three U shaped three- and four-story residential buildings, each with 102 units; a commercial mixed-use area with two three-story buildings and two single story buildings and a one-acre civic/park dedicated to the Village. They are proposing to paint the [Read More.]
Fifth Third Bank, bus stop and road improvements, tentative FY 2021-2022 budget and millage rate among items addressed by Council on September 9, 2021
Council started their meeting with Mayor Katy Errington reading a proclamation for Industry Appreciation Day. She then welcomed the Honorable State Representative Adam Botana. He introduced himself to Council stating he is a resident of Bonita Springs. He believes communications is key to making things happen and wants residents to know he is there for them. District 76 State Representative Adam Botana and Mayor Katy Errington Action Items Fifth Third Bank Council previously had voted to take jurisdiction of the development order for Fifth Third Bank at Miromar Outlets based on the proposed building architecture. Since that time, the project [Read More.]
Nomi Health opens FDOH-Lee and Lee County testing sites
The Florida Department of Health-Lee (FDOH-Lee) and Lee County Government are collaborating to expand COVID-19 testing using a vendor, Nomi Health. FDOH-Lee has an agreement with Nomi Health to increase drive-thru COVID-19 testing appointments at its clinic. PCR and antigen tests will now be available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The FDOH-Lee clinic is located at 3920 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916. Testing will be by appointment only. Lee County Government is allowing the use of its CenturyLink Sports Complex for Nomi Health to operate a drive-thru COVID-19 testing location. PCR and antigen tests will be available [Read More.]
Via Coconut EPD, University Highlands Bldg. No. 5 and The Tides at Pelican Landing addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 24, 2021
Public Hearing – Via Coconut EPD The Board started their meeting with a public hearing for a request to rezone from Agriculture to Estero Planned Development for a 20-acre parcel on the west side of Via Coconut Point south of Corkscrew Road and across from Genova. This is the specific zoning district that is required in the Village Center Land Use category. An additional application was submitted to vacate an existing 66-foot wide right-of-way on the property. Plans call for three U-shaped three- and four-story residential buildings; a commercial mixed-use area with two three-story buildings with residential units and retail, [Read More.]
Via Coconut EPD, University Highlands Bldg. No. 5 and The Tides at Pelican Landing on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 24, 2021
Via Coconut EPD The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a public hearing for a request to rezone from Agriculture to Estero Planned Development for a 20-acre parcel on the west side of Via Coconut Point south of Corkscrew Road and across from Genova. An additional application will be submitted to vacate an existing 66-foot wide right-of-way on the property. A public information meeting will be conducted for University Highlands Building #5. The applicant is seeking a development order for a 7,300-square foot commercial building. The building will be located at Highland Oaks Drive, south [Read More.]
Corkscrew Pines, Marketplace at Coconut Point and Estero Crossing addressed the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 10, 2021
Corkscrew Pines The Board started their meeting with a public hearing with representatives of Corkscrew Pines who are requesting amendments to the zoning and master concept plan which had been formerly approved by Lee County. This 21-acre parcel is located on Corkscrew Road at the northeast corner of the Stoneybrook community between Stoneybrook Golf Drive and Firehouse Lane and north of Pinewoods Elementary School, across from Grandezza. The amendment would allow a gas station/convenience store to operate 24 hours a day. Other uses would include mini-warehouse and office and retail. Their plans include an enhanced landscaping plan along [Read More.]
FY 2021-2022 proposed millage rate, US 41 landscape maintenance and railroad ditch maintenance among topics reviewed by Council on July 21, 2021
Council started their meeting approving a committee’s ranking for the purchase of a Community Development Software package and authorizing Village Manager Steve Sarkozy to negotiate a contract with the number 1 ranked firm CityView. A new software package is needed for the Community Development Department to enhance customer service and efficiency. The software currently in use is outdated. The final contract and cost will be brought before Council for approval in September. Resolution 2021-15 Proposed millage rate for FY 2021-2022 Village Manager Steve Sarkozy gave a general overview of the FY 2021-2022 budget process and millage rate. Council approved this [Read More.]
Several upgrades have been made to the Village website to improve quality and ease of access
The Village recently combined all the latest meeting agendas, attachments, minutes, transcripts and video into one place. The agendas have a new look with an ease of access to individual meeting topics and a button to submit an eComment. In addition, the video player has been upgraded to high definition. Please make sure to have the correct link for viewing the meetings. You may view the HD meetings here. Once the meeting has been conducted, residents may click on the meeting of their choice which will display the meeting video with accompanying agenda, pdf package and transcript. The Village seeks [Read More.]
FY 2021-2022 budget, proposed millage rate, and Corkscrew Road interchange landscape design on the agenda for Council on July 21, 2021
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a Community Development software contract, an RFP for lobbying services, presentation of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and a resolution determining the proposed millage rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. They will then review a US 41 landscape maintenance contract, Seminole Gulf Railway railroad ditch maintenance contract, and conduct a second reading of Ordinance 2021-09 pertaining to a Teco Peoples Gas franchise agreement. Council will then conduct workshops for the Corkscrew Road interchange landscape design and the proposed 7th Anniversary event. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are [Read More.]