Grease and oil do not belong in septic systems
If your home uses a septic system, never pour grease, oil, or chemical down your drains. These substances can kill the bacteria that treat your waste water in the tank. The county provides multiple ways to dispose of hazardous liquids - which can be found at: https://estero-fl.gov/for-residents/hazardous-waste-disposal. For more ways that septic system owners can protect our waterways, see our webpage for preventing water pollution.
Mayor and vice mayor election on the agenda for Council on March 19, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Councilmembers District 1 Joanne Ribble, District 2 Jeff Hunt and District 6 Jim Ward taking the oath of office, the election of mayor and vice mayor, and a recognition of Councilmember Larry Fiesel. A light reception will follow. The meeting will reconvene with a proclamation for Engage Estero’s president Jim Gilmartin. Action items include a resolution regarding hands free use of cell phones while driving, an Eco-Historic Planning Study, vulnerability assessment, Estero Sports Park Construction Manager at Risk, and grant management services. The meeting will conclude with a workshop to [Read More.]
South County Regional Library and Discount Tire among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 11, 2025
Public Hearings South County Regional Library Lee County was seeking approval of the exterior modifications to the entrance as part of the library’s interior renovation. The County will be adding pavers, benches, updated landscaping and enhanced lighting on the building and landscape to make the entrance more attractive.  The drop box on the building will be lit for security purposes. Proposed materials for the new entry include aluminum pre-finished panels and Nichiha pre-finished cementitious wall panels. The 32,600 square foot building opened in 1996. The Board voted to approve this application. Public Information Meetings Estero Community Park maintenance building relocation [Read More.]
South County Regional Library and Picolo Buco among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on March 11, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, conducting public hearings for the redesign of the entry and interior remodel of the South County Regional Library and Picolo Buco’s request for a change of paint color for the exterior of their building in Marketplace at Coconut Point. Public Information Meetings will be held for the Estero Community Park maintenance building relocation and Discount Tire located at 10411 Corkscrew Road. 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 may [Read More.]
Reminder: Estero Fest to feature Ben Allen Band on Saturday, March 15
Estero Fest 2025 offers something for everyone to enjoy from 1-8 p.m. on March 15. There will be 4 live bands, 11 food trucks, a beer & wine garden, a Kids Zone, a business expo, Estero Fire Rescue and Lee County Sherriff’s Office displays, and Estero Councilmembers celebrating the Village’s 10th anniversary with handouts. The bands start playing at 1 p.m., led off by the Swamp Blues Band, followed by the Sudamerica Latin Groove Band, Incorrigibles Band and Ben Allen and the Ben Allen Band. Food selection includes everything from snacks, BBQ, Greek, Mexican, hamburgers & fries to ice cream.  [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project update March 1, 2025
The Village of Estero project is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court, and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Vista built by Lee County’s previous widening project. A 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard. Roadway and pathway lighting similar to those on Estero Parkway will be installed to complement the new facilities, along with a substantial amount [Read More.]
Click it or Ticket: Driving Safety
The danger isn’t always you. You never know when another driver will make a dangerous mistake. Buckle up. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Estero pavement striping and marking project underway
The Village’s contractor McShea Contracting has initiated marking and striping roads within Estero, both for public safety as well as appearance. This work is being performed between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. Roads being serviced include: Coconut Rd, Via Coconut Point, Williams Rd, River Ranch Rd, Sandy Ln, Broadway East, Broadway West, Charing Cross, Everblades Pkwy, Highland Oaks Dr, Tiburon Way(Partial), Estero Parkway.
Estero Fest 2025 – fun for everyone
Estero Fest 2025 offers something for everyone to enjoy from 1-8 p.m. on March 15. There will be 4 live bands, 11 food trucks, a beer & wine garden, a Kids Zone, a business expo, Estero Fire Rescue and Lee County Sherriff’s Office displays, and Estero Councilmembers celebrating the Village’s 10th anniversary with handouts. The bands start playing at 1 p.m., led off by the Swamp Blues Band, followed by the Sudamerica Latin Groove Band, Incorrigibles Band and Ben Allen Band. Food selection includes everything from snacks, BBQ, Greek, Mexican, hamburgers & fries to ice cream. Food truck vendors include Between [Read More.]
Flood Awareness Week, Finance Certificate of Achievement and eminent domain among topics addressed by Council on February 19, 2025
Front left to right: Floodplain Manager Kristin Schumacher, Mayor Jon McLain, Public Works Project Manager Robert Wiley, Community Development Director Mary Gibbs and Planning & Zoning Administrative Assistant Lisa Reitbauer. Back: Councilmembers Lori Fayhee, Larry Fiesel, Vice Mayor Joanne Ribble, Councilmembers Rafael Lopez, George Zalucki and Jim Ward. The meeting started with Mayor Jon McLain presenting a proclamation in coordination with Lee County and local area municipalities proclaiming Flood Awareness Week in the Village of Estero, March 3 – 9, 2025. The Village experienced severe weather in the past several years resulting in flooding in both coastal and riverine areas [Read More.]