The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:  Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project: Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list.  Motorists should also expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Crews continue installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project. The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase [Read More.]

The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, with a proclamation congratulating the Florida Everblades for being the first team to win three consecutive Kelly Cup championships in a row. Action items include approval of an Estero on the River Phase 1 & 2 Construction Manager at Risk contract with Manhattan Construction, the engagement of Horizon Solutions Group, Inc. to implement Tyler Munis financial system project management, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending on September 30, 2023. Council will be asked to approve resolutions pertaining to (1) the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement and (2) adopting the [Read More.]

  The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.: Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project:    Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list.  Motorists should also expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Crews continue installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project.  Estimated completion of the full project is summer 2024. Project cost is approximately $23 M. The contractor is Cougar Contracting, LLC. For [Read More.]

The Village of Estero’s response to the FEMA Hurricane Ian compliance issue is now available for residents to access on the Village website here. The website includes information regarding the 62 residences affected by the hurricane.  There also is a narrative which describes the Village’s approach to protecting the floodplain and compliance with the minimum standards for flood insurance, including  maps of locations where permits were issued. Village Manager Steve Sarkozy will provide a detailed presentation regarding the Village’s response to FEMA during the June 19 Council meeting.  Residents are invited to attend or watch the meeting via the website [Read More.]

The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with 5 public hearings. Estero Family Health Center is requesting an addition to their existing building at 19701 S. Tamiami Trail. The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development is proposing to build a two-story, 14,000-square foot school with playground at 10100 Arcos Avenue at Plaza del Sol just south of the car wash. The Palms Day School is planning a 13,400-square foot daycare/preschool at 9600 Corkscrew Road. Estero Storage, LLC, is seeking a zoning amendment at Plaza del Sol in order to construct a 120-room hotel, a 110,000-square foot self-storage building [Read More.]

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:  Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project: Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list.  Motorists should also expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Crews continue installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project.  The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase [Read More.]

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing the ranking of construction management firms for the Utility Extension Program covering Cypress Bend, Sunny Groves, Estero Bay Village, Broadway Ave West and Highlands Avenue. Other action items include the ranking of construction management firms for the Estero on the River Phase 1 & 2 projects which include parking, restrooms, bridge and path, and the Corkscrew Road path, lighting and landscaping from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to the eastern side of Bella Terra. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the Old Post Office located at [Read More.]

As you know, hurricane season starts this Saturday and runs through November 30.  NOAA and other storm forecasters are predicting an above average hurricane season this year, so everybody should start preparing now. While the season peaks in mid-August to mid-October, everyone should review their hurricane preparation plans and take advantage of the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday which runs Saturday, June 1 through Friday, June 14.  A second opportunity begins August 24 through September 6.  Here is a list of items that are exempt from tax during the sales tax holiday. The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage [Read More.]