Household chemical waste collection scheduled at Estero Park on October 22
Residents will be able to dispose of household chemical waste safely and responsibly from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22. Items will not be accepted either before or after that time period. Chemical waste categories include items that are ignitable, corrosive, explosive and/or reactive and toxic, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals. Never dispose of these items in dumpsters, compactors or at curbside with household garbage or down a storm drain or in the soil. See Lee County Solid Waste link for household chemical waste categories. Items which are not household chemical waste and [Read More.]
State funding requests to protect the Estero River and improve safety approved by Council on October 15, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: A resident of Luettich Lane stated that road is in very bad condition and residents should not have to wait for the utility extension before repairs can be completed. A member of the Rotary Club of Estero stated the 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration and Car Show at Coconut Point Mall is set for 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, December 6. Action Items Sunny Grove Park FY 2026 state funding requests Council approved having the Village staff and the Village’s lobbyists request state funding in the amount of $800,000 for each of the following projects: [Read More.]
Coconut Point Mall paint colors reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 14, 2024
Public Information Meeting Coconut Point Developers, LLC, presented the proposed color palette they plan to use to repaint the developer owned buildings in the shopping center. They stated these new colors will refresh and modernize the look and feel of Coconut Point Mall. The buildings will be painted in natural earth tones of alabaster, moderate white and accessible beige with secondary colors of tony taupe and pavestone. The trim color will be pavilion beige, with an accent color of urbane bronze. The painting process will be completed in phases and take at least 2 – 3 years to complete once [Read More.]
SAVE THE DATE: High 5 groundbreaking set for Nov. 14
The Village of Estero and High 5 Entertainment are pleased to announce groundbreaking ceremonies are planned for 3 p.m., Friday, November 14. Mark your calendars now; additional details to come soon. The sitework has been completed to allow High 5 to initiate construction in Estero’s Entertainment District on the north side of Williams Road and east of via Coconut Point. The family entertainment venue will include 6 indoor pickleball courts, 15 outdoor courts, 36-holes of miniature golf, bowling, arcade and other family entertainment elements. A scratch kitchen will service both indoor and outdoor dining with a sports bar theme. A large digital [Read More.]
State funding requests on the agenda for Council on October 15, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing requests for state funding for the Sunny Groves utility extension, Estero SportsPark reuse water main extension and storage tank, Estero Parkway reuse water main extension, and Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Drive improvements. Other topics include a change order for a contract with Tetra Tech for the Cypress Bend and Sunny Grove utility expansion projects, and second readings and public hearings for ordinances for creating a Right of Way Code and repealing an ordinance from 2015. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village [Read More.]
Coconut Point Mall paint colors up for review by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on October 14, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting addressing a request by Coconut Point Developers to update their paint colors to modernize the look of the mall. The Board will then have an overview of the Live Local and Senate Bill 180, Estero Eco-Historic Planning Study, and review the 2026 Board meeting schedule. 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 [Read More.]
Estero looking for a volunteer to serve on Public Information Committee
The Village of Estero is seeking an Estero resident who would like to volunteer to serve as a private member representative for the Village of Estero on the Lee County Program for Public Information Committee (PPI Committee). The PPI Committee is a part of the requirements for the Community Rating System (CRS) program within the National Flood Insurance Program which seeks to make the community more resistant to flood damages and provides financial discounts to flood insurance policy holders. Because of the points earned in this program, owners in the Village of Estero qualify for a 20% flood insurance discount. [Read More.]
Village of Estero Vulnerability Assessment Public Outreach Meeting on Oct. 8
Estero residents are invited to attend the Village of Estero Vulnerability Assessment Public Outreach Meeting 1 at 5 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, at the Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The Village of Estero is conducting a Vulnerability Assessment to evaluate the potential impacts of flooding and other climate hazards on critical assets and infrastructure. This assessment will provide data-driven insights into the risks posed by climate-related hazards, ensuring the Village is better prepared for future events. Your participation is essential to developing a resilient Estero. All community members are encouraged to attend and contribute to this [Read More.]
Estero community to honor all veterans on November 8
Estero is hosting a free, patriotic and entertaining Veterans Day event from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, November 8, at the Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The event includes something for everyone: Local entertainer Mark Sanders will perform and serve as MC for this special event. The program includes an American classic car show, military vehicles on display, patriotic songs by the New Horizons Choir and the Estero High School band, the Estero High School JROTC, face painting, and a visit by Too Tall Tori and Captain America. In addition, there will be free hot dogs and [Read More.]
Lee County MPO to address construction of the I-75 expansion during public workshop on Oct. 7
The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization invites you to a Public Workshop for the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 5-7 pm. The meeting will be held at the North Fort Myers Public Library, 2001 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. For more information, visit the MPO website at https://leempo.com/plans/long-range-transportation-plan.