Estero Park to host free movie “Trolls Band Together”
Enjoy a free movie under the stars at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Estero Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. The 2023 PG-rated computer-animated comedy “Trolls Band Together” will be the main feature. In this movie, we follow Poppy who embarks on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite her favorite boy band and save them from an even worse fate than pop culture obscurity. Food and shaved ice from various food trucks will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. This event is sponsored by Lee County Parks & Recreation. For more information, contact [Read More.]
Village of Estero monument signs among topics reviewed by Council on February 7, 2024
Imperial Parkway Public Comment on non-agenda items: 1 resident spoke about the potential destruction of wildlife and the environment caused by the proposed development of 10,000 homes on East Corkscrew Road. 1 resident invited Council to participate in the upcoming Rotary of Estero 5K race at Coconut Point on March 16. Schedule for Planning, Zoning & Design Board applications The meeting started with Council approving the proposed schedule for Planning, Zoning & Design Board applications. The Village Council is seeking applications for volunteer positions on this board which reviews applications for rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, site plan approvals (development orders) [Read More.]
Downtown Estero, Woodfield, Via Coconut and the old post office are on the agenda for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on February 13, 2024
Downtown Estero The Board will start the meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with a public hearing for Downtown Estero multifamily townhomes located east of US 41 and north of Broadway East. Public information meetings will then be conducted for Woodfield’s development order application to be located at the corner of US 41 and Coconut Road, Via Coconut’s zoning amendment application for 20 acres of property south of Corkscrew Road and west of Via Coconut Point, and the old post office building’s zoning amendment application at 8111 Broadway East. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council [Read More.]
US 41 median landscaping among topics for Council on February 7, 2024
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, reviewing the schedule for Planning, Zoning & Design Board appointments. Council will then address easement acquisition services contracts for Sandy Lane, River Ranch Road and Corkscrew Road, US 41 median landscaping, and resolutions pertaining to Community Development block grant applications and a waiver of competitive solicitation for construction, engineering and inspection services. This will be followed by a workshop with an update on Village monument signs. 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 [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on February 3, 2024
New travel lanes for westbound traffic are scheduled to be paved from east of Wildcat Run to west of The Preserve on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9. Later in February, westbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the road to allow for work in the median. This will open turn lanes at most of the intersections. Some intersections may have intermittent closures to finalize work. Crews are installing signage, guardrail and fencing throughout the project. The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and gravity wall. Motorists should expect concrete trucks entering and exiting [Read More.]
Village Council now accepting applications for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board
The Village Council of the Village of Estero is seeking applications for volunteer positions on the Planning, Zoning and Design Board. This Board will review applications for rezoning, comprehensive plan amendments, site plan approvals (development orders) and similar items for conformance with the Village Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Design aspects are important in Estero with particular attention to architectural design and landscaping. Diverse backgrounds are encouraged. Prior experience in land use, planning, zoning, engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture is helpful but not required for all members. The Board will meet in the evening beginning at 4:30 p.m. one [Read More.]
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Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County January 27, 2024
Crews are installing signage, guardrail and fencing throughout the project. The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and gravity wall. Motorists should expect concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Construction of the wildlife crossing/bridge structure is complete and will be painted in the coming weeks. Crews will be sodding the median and shoulders over the next week beginning near Bella Terra and working their way west. Motorists should be aware of construction equipment and vehicles operating close to the roadway. The contractor continues to place limerock for the new travel lanes. Paving of these lanes is [Read More.]
Council acts to relieve flooding issues, create more recreational facilities and preserve green space at their meeting on January 24, 2024
Council voted to purchase land on Three Oaks Parkway to establish two ponds to address flooding concerns, which could favorably affect neighboring flood insurance rates This purchase also preserves green space in place of additional development. (See details of Three Oaks Parkway purchase below.) Council voted to lease a portion of Estero High School land to develop a joint use park and recreation facility. This long-term partnership with the Lee County School Board will provide soccer fields, basketball, baseball, pickleball and walking trails connecting to the Village’s neighboring Entertainment District. The new facilities will be available to the students as [Read More.]
FPL using drones to conduct maintenance assessments
The Village has been notified by the Florida Power and Light Drone Team that they will be conducting maintenance assessments of the power lines in our area over the next one to 5 days. The assessments will be conducted by licensed drone pilots, contracted by FPL and will follow all FAA privacy and flight regulations. The assessments will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please visit www.fpl.com/drones or call FPL Customer Service at 800-226-3545 for further details.