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.]

As you know, hurricane season starts Sunday, June 1 and runs through November 30.  The first storm will be named Andrea. 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 now and make any necessary purchases when there are no lines at the stores. The Village of Estero’s website has a webpage which includes a list of important contacts, a list of emergency shelters and a link to Lee County’s All Hazards Guide. In [Read More.]

The new website design allows a better and more obvious search, with quick links to the 4 most visited sites on the website. The main navigation has been reorganized to make it easier to reach the page you want quickly. It’s still where you will easily find the calendar, latest news and links to emergency information, including the newly installed lightening detector at Estero Park. Check the new design out here.

Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing resolutions regarding Council approved proclamations, the Shadow Wood Lifestyle Center, Corkscrew Road landscape maintenance agreement, a $300,000 grant for Broadway Avenue West design improvements, as well as adopting a second amendment to the agreement with High Five Up Top, LLC. There will then be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to Home2 Suites at Coconut Point. A workshop will follow to review the preliminary FY 2025-2026 five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers, Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, [Read More.]

Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.   During the week of Monday, May 12, motorists should anticipate lane closures throughout the project area for crews to place asphalt. Flaggers will be on site to assist motorists.    Crews will be installing drainage throughout the project area on the south side of Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect trucks and equipment to be moving materials throughout the project. Motorists should expect intermittent daytime flagging for crews to perform earthwork close to the roadway. The contractor is placing embankment for the new road on [Read More.]

Piccolo Buco The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, with three public hearings. Piccolo Buco is requesting changes to the exterior colors of their building located at 22,800 Via Villagio in Marketplace at Coconut Point. Pelican Sound is requesting a zoning amendment to allow the mooring of 2 shuttle boats at their River Club. Mayfield Village is proposing a rezoning for a proposed residential development on 7.5 acres located at the southwest corner of Sandy Lane and Broadway Avenue East. The Board will then conduct a Workshop for Discount Tire for a 7,020 square foot tire facility [Read More.]