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.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update from Lee County on November 26, 2025
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4, crews will be installing drainage on Corkscrew Road just east of the Alico Road intersection. Crews will be installing sidewalk and barrier wall on the south side of Corkscrew Road between Corkscrew Shores and Alico Road. Crews are installing sewer force main near the west end of the project, as well as new water main on the north side of Corkscrew Road. Motorists should drive with [Read More.]
10,000 Cards for Our Troops
The Village of Estero is participating in a friendly competition with other local cities to see who can gather the most holiday cards for our troops, with a goal of 10,000 total! Let’s show our troops that Estero cares! Please prepare cards for our service-members and include a cheerful note of encouragement and gratitude! do not seal the card no personal information no photos no glitter Drop-off your cards at these locations by December 5: Publix at the Shoppes at Grand Oaks Publix at Corkscrew Road Estero Culver's on US 41 Estero Miller's Ale House on US 41 Estero [Read More.]
Discount Tire among applicants before the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on November 18, 2025
Public Hearings Toasted Yolk The applicant was requesting outdoor Consumption on Premises for their restaurant previously occupied by Zoe’s Kitchen in Coconut Trace at 22941 Lyden Drive. The restaurant will be serving breakfast and lunch selections, soups and sandwiches from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Board approved this application with conditions. 4741 Broadway Avenue West (Cooper property) rezoning Charles and Sandra Cooper were requesting a rezoning of their property from Agriculture to Residential Single Family in order to construct a single-family home on the property. The triangular parcel is located east of Estero River Heights and [Read More.]
Estero students recognized by Council on November 19, 2025
Kaitlyn Mancini (center) surrounded by her parents, teachers, Estero High School Principal, Lee County School Board members and Council. Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero High School student Kaitlyn Mancini with a letter of recognition for her outstanding achievements and positive contributions to the community. Her dedication both on and off the soccer field reflects her strong character and commitment to excellence. Avery Hughes surrounded by her parents, teachers, Bonita Springs High School principal, Lee County School Board members and Council. Mayor Joanne Ribble presented Estero resident and Bonita High School student with a letter of recognition [Read More.]