Ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated library in Estero on Jan. 7
Residents are invited to an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated library at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 7. This community celebration will 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 interior renovations provide a more efficient and flexible use of the space including: Reconfigured spaces for adults, teens and children with new service desks Addition of an Automatic Materials Handling (AMH) system Expanded area for children including collection and play areas A 760-square-foot shared programing room for youth and teen programs Early [Read More.]
“How to Train Your Dragon” free movie in Estero Park on Jan. 9
Enjoy a free movie under the stars at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The 2025 PG-rated fantasy adventure “How to Train your Dragon” will be the featured film. When an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes key to forging a new future for both species. Food trucks will be on-site. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. For more information, please contact the Estero Recreation Center at 239-533-1470. The event is sponsored [Read More.]
Proper fertilization protects our waterways
Be smart about applying pesticides and fertilizers. Always use the minimum; apply only where it can be absorbed; and never before it rains. Don't let your efforts wash down the drain and pollute our delicate ecosystems. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.
Council recognized Estero students and addressed utility expansion project funding on December 17, 2025
Sydney Ghannam (center) surrounded by her father, teachers, Estero High School Principal, Lee County School Board members and Council. Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero High School student Sydney Ghannam with a letter of recognition for her outstanding achievements and positive contributions to the community. An active member of multiple clubs and a committed athlete, she demonstrates exceptional initiative, collaboration and the ability to balance academics and extracurriculars with maturity. Trey Bronson is surrounded by his parents, Bonita Springs High School principal, Lee County School Board member and Council Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero resident and Bonita High School student Trey [Read More.]
Village utility expansion funding among topics for Council on December 17, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing two high school students from Estero. Action items include a water monitoring contract, Village funding for utility expansion projects for Sandy Grove and Cypress Bend, Broadway Ave. West drainage improvements, and Sports Park update. There will be a first reading for ordinances for a Broadway Avenue West rezoning and amending the Land Development Code. There will be second reading of an ordinance amending the Village Code related to special assessments. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near [Read More.]
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.]
Council to consider assessment process as part of utility expansion projects among other topics on December 3, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing resolutions pertaining to funding capital improvement projects with tax-exempt debt and amending Resolution No. 2025-20 with updated Community Development fees. Public hearings will be conducted for resolutions to establish a non-ad valorem assessment for package plant to central sewer system projects for Sunny Grove Park and Cypress Bend RV Resort. There will be a first reading of Ordinance 2025-16 amending Chapter 26 of the Village Code regarding special assessments, such as for a conversion of a community using septic systems to the common sanitary sewer system. A second reading of [Read More.]