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.
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update from Lee County on August 15, 2025
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for crews to work on storm sewer and force main crossings. Flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists. Motorists should drive with caution and expect intermittent daytime flagging as road crews are performing earthwork up to the shoulders of the road on Corkscrew Road and Alico Road, within the project limits. Please be aware that trucks may be entering and leaving the roadway. Crews will be installing drainage throughout [Read More.]
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.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board to conduct a public hearing for Shadow Wood’s Lifestyle Center on August 12, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday. They plan to conduct a public hearing for a proposed 33,676 square foot lifestyle center to be located next to Shadow Wood’s clubhouse in The Brooks. In addition, they will hold a public information meeting for the proposed Curad Pharma medical facility to be located on the southwest corner of River Ranch and Corkscrew Road. 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 [Read More.]
My Safe Florida Home is now accepting applications
The Florida Legislature has allocated $280 million for the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund new Wind-Mitigation Inspections and Grants under the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program. MSFH is now accepting applications. To see if you qualify, please visit: https://mysafeflhome.com.
Update on Estero’s Corkscrew Road shared use path
Village of Estero Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project: The Village of Estero is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court (eastern entrance of Grandezza), and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Midnight Blue Court (Wild Blue Vista) built by Lee County’s previous widening project. A 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard. Roadway and pathway lighting similar to those [Read More.]
POSTPONED: August 12 & 14 public hearing for I-75 Project Development & Environment Study
The Florida Department of Transportation has postponed the public hearing for the I-75 Project Development & Environment Study from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road, scheduled to be viewed online on August 12 and in-person in Naples on August 14, to a later date to be determined. Once rescheduled, a new date will be announced.
Three Ways to Fail at Driving
Phones distract your brain, your hands and your vision simultaneously. Stop, then text. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/
Fix Car Leaks to Keep Waterways Clean
Keep our waterways clean by taking care of any liquids leaking from your car as soon as possible. Oil, lubricants, washing fluids and other drips get washed into storm drains when it rains. Storm drains empty into our waterways, where such liquids damage the wildlife and their habitat. For more ways to keep our waterways clean with smart vehicle maintenance, check out our flyer.