Capital Improvement Plan and Eco-Historic Planning Study on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on June 16, 2026
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting presentation of proposed Capital Improvement Plan by Public Works Director David Willems. This will be followed by a public hearing for the Eco-Historic Planning Study. 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. Comments need to be received by noon one day before the actual meeting and [Read More.]
Protect our Waters with Proper Fertilization
Fertilizing your lawn with nitrogen or phosphorus-based products in the summer (June through September) does more harm than good. That fertilizer never makes it to the plant roots, it just gets washed into storm drains and floods our valuable waterways with food for unwanted algal blooms. Wait to fertilize until rainy season is over, and maybe again in March or April. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters at: https://estero-fl.gov/landscape You can also get more information on our website at: https://estero-fl.gov/residents/
Precautionary Boil Water Notice lifted for homes and businesses along Corkscrew Road east of Interstate 75
On June 5, Lee County Utilities rescinded a precautionary Boil Water Notice to about 1,600 residences and seven commercial sites along Corkscrew Road from Grammercy Boulevard to Hanley Boulevard. Bacterial testing has shown the drinking water is safe and residents may now resume usual use of their water without the need to boil it. The precautionary notice had been in place since 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, due to a planned outage as part of work to install a 16-inch water valve.
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update from Lee County on June 5, 2026
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. Starting Friday, June 5, the entrance to Corkscrew Shores at Wayside Lane will close for approximately four days, during which motorists must enter and exit the community through the main entrance. o After paving has been completed at both of the Corkscrew Shores entrances, crews will stripe the newly constructed lanes on Corkscrew Road during the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. o After striping is completed, eastbound and westbound traffic will shift to the new lanes on the south side of Corkscrew Road, from just west of Wayside Lane to [Read More.]
Mayor Ribble honored, BERT and Capital Improvement Program among topics addressed by Council on June 3, 2026
The meeting started with Vice Mayor George Zalucki and Councilmembers presenting Mayor Joanne Ribble with the Florida League of Cities “Home Rule Hero Award.” Ribble was honored for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2026 Legislative Session. She worked tirelessly throughout session to promote local voices making local choices by sharing insights, local data, and real-world examples that helped inform state lawmakers and elevate the voice of Florida’s cities. This is the sixth year Ribble has been honored with this award from the Florida League of Cities. Public comment on non-agenda items: 1 eComment card was placed into [Read More.]
SAVE THE DATE: Estero Historical Society invites you to their annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4
Jacob Winge Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by bringing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence “to life” for all to enjoy. This annual free celebration starts at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 4, with local historian Jacob Winge who will be reading the Declaration dressed in authentic 18th-century period costume. The Estero Fire Rescue team also will be there to raise the flag. Following the ceremony, watermelon will be served picnic-style for all attendees to enjoy. This special patriotic free event will be held on the grounds [Read More.]
Acquisition of rights of way in preparation of utility extension among topics for Council on June 3, 2026
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a letter of recognition for Mayor Joanne Ribble being honored with the 2026 Home Rule Hero Award. Action items include the acquisition of the Sherrill Lane and Luettich Lane rights of way in anticipation of the utility extension project, and a first amendment to the BERT intergovernmental cooperation agreement. There will be a first reading of an ordinance regarding the annual Capital Improvement Program and a second reading of an ordinance pertaining to the Estero Fire Rescue rezoning. Workshops will include a discussion on a conservation easement “swap” with the [Read More.]
Zoning applications addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on May 19, 2026
Public Hearings Henning RMS The applicant was requesting a rezoning of a 2-acre site located on the east side of US 41, approximately ¼ mile south of the intersection of US 41 and Broadway Ave E. The rezoning will allow construction of a 16,000 square foot Henning Group Design Center building at a maximum height of thirty-five feet featuring a Mediterranean-inspired design with contemporary elements. The Board voted to recommend Council approve this application with a number of conditions. Corkscrew Village expansion This project is a two-story, 75,910 square feet mini-warehouse building which will be the final phase of the [Read More.]
Students honored, Sunny Grove Park and Cypress Bend RV Resort among topics addressed by Council on May 20, 2026
Delany Felton is surrounded by Estero High School Principal Jennifer Saluk, Mayor Ribble, Luke Strominger with the Lee County School District and Village Council Mayor Joanne Ribble and Councilmembers presented a letter of recognition to Estero High School student Delany Felton who ranked 13th in her senior class with a weighted GPA of 5.30, earned her AICE Diploma and was recognized as an Outstanding Cambridge Scholar for her academic excellence. In addition to her leadership in student governance, she is also committed to community service, volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House, Estero Life Care Center, and other local [Read More.]
Sunny Grove Park and Cypress Bend RV Resort among topics for Council on May 20, 2026
Council will start the meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing two outstanding Estero high school students along with a proclamation for the American Gold Star Mothers of Southwest Florida, Inc. Action items include consideration of a code enforcement lien mitigation and an interlocal agreement between the Village and Lee County for collection of County EMS impact fees. Public hearings will then be held on resolutions related to the final non-ad valorem assessment rolls for the Sunny Grove Park, Inc. and Cypress Bend RV Resort package plant-to-central sewer conversion projects. In addition, there will be a first reading of an ordinance [Read More.]