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.]
Estero students recognized and BERT among items addressed by Council on February 18, 2026
Anny Sanchez (front right) surrounded by her family, Mayor Joann Ribble, Estero High School Assistant Principal, Lee County School District and Lee County School Board members and Council Mayor Joanne Ribble and Councilmembers presented Estero High School student Anny Sanchez with a letter of recognition for her exceptional commitment to academics, athletics, and service. While balancing cross country and track, she has maintained employment, completed extensive volunteer service, earned her AICE Diploma by the end of her junior year, and secured acceptance into FGCU’s full-time dual enrollment program for her senior year. She has achieved all of this while earning [Read More.]
Did you know, texting while driving is as impairing as driving drunk?
Don’t text and drive! Driving distracted slows your ability to react to potential road hazards, much like alcohol impairs your ability to drive safe. Focus on safe driving, always! https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
Williams Road & Atlantic Gulf Blvd and BERT among topics for Council on February 18, 2026
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, recognizing two outstanding Estero students. Action items include a Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Blvd. contract amendment, a resolution to facilitate the creation of a purchasing card program, and a bond services agreement. A workshop will follow with an update on the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) corridor acquisition. 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 Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on [Read More.]
Coconut Point, Walmart and Nancy Stroud Esq. recognition addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on Feb. 10, 2026
Public Information Meeting Coconut Point – Signage refresh Coconut Point Developers, LLC, are planning to repair and repaint all of their signage within the mall. The proposed colors include pavilion beige, moderate white, moderate black, urbane bronze, and Simon white. These colors are consistent with the proposed updated paint colors for the buildings within the mall. No voting occurs during public information meetings. Public Hearing Walmart repaint color palette The applicant is planning to repaint their building located at 19975 South Tamiami Trail. The earth tone paint colors include spiced cider, sticks and stones, croissant, west highland white with pure [Read More.]
Grass Clippings in Storm Drains Harm Waterways
Grass clippings and leaves do not belong in storm drains. They can contribute to drain blockages, localized flooding, and contribute to the overabundance of nutrients and fertilizers that feed algal blooms in our waterways. Avoid polluting our waters by: bagging clippings; mulching your clippings to re-route those nutrients back into your lawn; or face your mower clippings away from the street to keep grass out of the storm drains. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.