Walmart, Corkscrew Village and Coconut Point apartments addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 10, 2026
Public Hearing Walmart repaint color palette The applicant is planning to repaint their building located at 19975 South Tamiami Trail. The Board voted to approve this application subject to a change of paint color to “sticks and stones” shade on the rear of the building in sections 5 to 8. Public Information Meeting Corkscrew Village expansion The applicant Is requesting a development order for the final phase of a pre-existing self-storage facility. The proposed two-story 75,910-square-foot storage building is located at 8900 Commons Way. a 5-acre site east of US 41 and Corkscrew Road, south of the Publix shopping center. [Read More.]
Friendly reminder to follow watering restrictions
For more information on how you can help protect Estero’s environment go to https://estero-fl.gov/landscape
Coconut Point apartments among topics on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 10, 2026
The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Walmart’s application to repaint their building at 19975 S. Tamiami Trail and a public information meeting for a two-story storage facility at 8900 Commons Way. There will then be workshops for Coconut Point Waypoint Residences, 365-unit apartment buildings, parking garage and surface parking at 8021 Cinema Way, and an update on 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 [Read More.]
BERT purchase & sale agreement approved by Council on March 4, 2026
Front: Procurement Manager Steve Gillette, Finance Director Kevin Greenville, Accounting Supervisor Lindsey McNeal and Finance Clerk Beth Shapiro. Back: Councilmembers Jeff Hunt, Lori Fayhee, Jon McLain, Vice Mayor George Zalucki, Rafael Lopez and Jim Ward. Council started their meeting recognizing receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. The Village has achieved this prestigious award each fiscal year since inception. [Read More.]
Free elevation certification
Estero residents are being offered the option to obtain a free elevation certificate for their homes which enables lower insurance premiums for safer homes, ensures compliance with local floodplain management ordinances, and is used to request map changes (LOMAs). An elevation certificate documents a property's lowest floor elevation compared to the estimated flood level, directly determining flood risk and insurance costs. It includes information such as a home's location, characteristics, and its first-floor height. An elevation certificate can assist homeowners in several important ways: Determine Insurance Premiums: It serves as the primary document used by the National Flood Insurance [Read More.]
BERT among topics for Council on March 4, 2026
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing receipt of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and proclaiming March 9-15, 2026, as Flood Awareness Week in Estero. Action Items include change orders related to the Estero River N Branch Regional Pond Stormwater/Flood Risk Reduction Project and the Broadway Ave East Utility Expansion Project, approval of a construction manager at risk contract for Estero Orange Park, Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) acquisition, and Planning Zoning and Design Board appointments. Workshops will include an administrative policy for Code Compliance liens and an update on “Live Local” state [Read More.]
Broadway Avenue West Safety and Drainage Project Public Meeting
The Village of Estero is beginning the design phase for improvements along Broadway Avenue West, aimed at making the roadway safer, more resilient, and more accessible for all users. We invite you to a public meeting to learn more about the project. Community input is an important part of this project. When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 5 - 7 pm Where: Estero Park and Recreation Center, Room 103A 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero FL 33928 The Village and project team are committed to keeping the public informed. Project updates, meeting information, and contact details will be shared through official Village [Read More.]
SAVE THE DATE: Chamber music in the park March 22
Siblings Tamila and Askar Salimdjanov, an internationally recognized piano-violin duo, will be featured at the upcoming Koreshan Music Salon concert. Savor the music of Frank, Chopin and Saint-Saëns in the intimate historic Art Hall in Koreshan State Park at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 22. Seating is limited to 75 attendees. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at Friends of Koreshan Historic State Park, https://friendsofkoreshan.org/event-6420731. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ceasar Franck’s Violin Sonata in A major is one of the most beloved chamber works in the violin repertoire. Composed in 1886 as a wedding gift for the great violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, it is celebrated [Read More.]
You can help set priorities for Estero’s future!
The Village of Estero is planning the future of the U.S. 41 corridor and nearby areas from Estero Parkway from the north, south to Hertz on both sides of U.S. 41. This effort focuses on protecting natural areas, honoring Estero’s history, and ensuring high quality future development. You can participate in this important planning process by attending a drop-in open house from 5-7 pm, Wednesday, March 11, in the Village Hall Council Chambers at 9401 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Hope to see you there!
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update from Lee County on February 20, 2026
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. Beginning on Monday, February 23, Wayside Lane will be closed to all traffic while crews reconstruct the road. The work will last approximately one week. Motorists should use the main entrance at Corkscrew Woods Parkway to enter and exit the Corkscrew Shores community during this time. During the closure, the School District of Lee County is relocating the existing bus stop at Corkscrew Road and Wayside Lane to the main entrance of the community. Crews will be installing drainage throughout the project area on Corkscrew [Read More.]