Texters while driving are 23X more likely to crash!
It’s just not worth the risk! That text, TikTok, or email can wait. Instead, focus on driving, or pull over to a safe location if you must interact with your phone. https://estero-fl.gov/distracted-driving
Council conducted a special meeting to address T & T property transfer agreement associated with Hertz Arena on July 26, 2023
This agreement allows the Village control of the floodways for flood mitigation. The Village has been working toward consolidating and better managing major stormwater retention projects under the Village’s stormwater permits with the Water Management District. T&T Umbrella Association, Inc., is an entity created to own and manage the stormwater storage facility located adjacent to the Hertz Arena, and holds the related Water District permits. T&T has agreed to transfer the facility, and related adjacent roadways and easements to the Village at no cost. Council reviewed and approved the agreement to transfer ownership of the T & T Water Management [...]
Cheesecake Factory, Culver’s Coconut Point and Wawa among topics addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 25, 2023
Public Hearings Cheesecake Factory The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc., were requesting approval of outdoor alcoholic beverages service to patrons seated in two patio areas. The interior renovation plans for the restaurant include a total of 8,080 square feet of interior space with a bar, lounge, bakery, dining and back of the house operational areas. The exterior area, 1,620 square feet is comprised of the two outdoor covered patios with railing and landscape planters. The restaurant is scheduled to open for business on August 22 and is located at 23106 Fashion Drive in Coconut Point Mall. Public Comment: 1 eComment was [...]
Council to conduct special meeting to address T & T property transfer agreement associated with Hertz Arena on July 26, 2023
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with Council reviewing the agreement to transfer ownership of the T & T Water Management System to the Village. T&T Umbrella Association, Inc., is an entity created to own and manage the stormwater storage facility located adjacent to the Hertz Arena. Council will then address an agreement to allow the Village to acquire 100% of the stormwater management facilities serving the Hertz Arena and other proximate properties, and allowing the Village to share maintenance costs with KTB. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, [...]
Cheesecake Factory, Culver’s Coconut Point and Wawa among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 25, 2023
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with public hearings for the Cheesecake Factory in Coconut Point Mall, Genova gate access modifications, Culver’s at Coconut Point, and the Villages of Country Creek pickleball court. They will then conduct a public information meeting for the Wawa Convenience food and beverage store with gas on Corkscrew Road, Camargo North on Pelican Sound Drive, and the Coconut Point Ford expansion. 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 view the [...]
Recycle the water from washing your cars
Wash your car on the grass, or better yet, at a car wash. Both ways make dual use of your water through recycling and/or treatment. Keeping excess water out of our storm drains reduces flooding and keeps chemicals out of our important waterways. More tips in our flyer.
Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center and Via Coconut projects reviewed by Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 11, 2023
Public Information Meeting Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center The Board started their meeting with a public information meeting for Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center’s request for a development order. The developer is proposing to demolish the existing Winn Dixie building in The Brooks Town Center in order to build a four story 154-unit multifamily building in the parking lot. The 9.95-acre parcel is located at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. Public Comment: 14 eComment cards were placed into the record and 8 residents spoke of their concerns regarding traffic, parking, and [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County July 7, 2023
During nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 11, motorists should expect a flagging operation east of Wild Blue for crews to install drainage. Two lanes of travel will be open during the daytime hours. On Monday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 13 motorists should expect a temporary traffic shift for crews to mill and resurface from east of Palermo Way to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. During the nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 13, motorists should expect the westbound to northbound right turn [...]
Coconut Road EPD rezoning, Entertainment District and Millage rate addressed by Council on July 5, 2023
Public Comment on non-agenda items: Two residents of Shadow Wood in The Brooks spoke in opposition to the recently approved Phase 1 pickleball courts proposed by The Brooks CDD. Ordinance 2023-06 – Coconut Road EDP rezoning (Woodfield Development) Representatives of the Woodfield Development project team presented their rezoning request for this project which includes 596 dwelling units, 538 being luxury apartments and the remainder being townhomes, 80,000 square feet of commercial retail and dining, 42,000 square feet of office space, and 260 hotel rooms. The project also includes civic uses and amenities, and 10-foot-wide bike/pedestrian trails. Council approved this second [...]
Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on July 11, 2023
Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public information meeting for a development order for Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center. This is the proposed project to demolish the Winn Dixie building on the 9.95-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Coconut Road and Three Oaks Parkway. A public hearing will then be conducted for the final plan to develop the 154-unit multifamily development of Coconut Pointe Residences at Brooks Town Center. The Board will also conduct public hearings for the Estero Bay Chevrolet lighting upgrade and [...]