Council to conduct workshops on the Planning, Zoning & Design Board’s annual report and an update on developments on February 19, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, with a resolution authorizing eminent domain to obtain an easement in order to facilitate the Corkscrew Road sidewalk, landscaping and lighting project. This would allow the Village to obtain the easement if final efforts to obtain the easement voluntarily do not succeed. Council will then address a change order to a contract to secure the right of way on Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Drive, followed by a change order to a contract for the Estero River sediment analysis. The meeting will conclude with two workshops: the Planning, Zoning & Design [Read More.]
High 5, Walmart expansion and Home2 Suites among projects addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on February 11, 2025
Public Information Meetings High 5 building elevation review Michael Comparato, Vieste LLC, presented revised architectural elevations for the south and west sides of the High 5 building, which are considered “the back door” of the facility. Comparato described vertical elements which had been added to the back of the building, along with landscape and hardscape features to buffer the area. The High 5 facility will consist of two floors of indoor/outdoor entertainment space. It will be built on the Village-owned Entertainment District property located on the north side of Williams Road, east of Via Coconut Point and the railroad right [Read More.]
Celebrate Estero at Estero Fest 2025
Estero’s premier event offers entertainment for everyone all day featuring 5 live entertainment acts, including Estero's own the Ben Allen Band as the headliner. In addition to the entertainment, there will be food trucks, a Kids Zone with bounce house & more, Beer & Wine Garden for adults, a Business Expo, LCSO & EFR assets & displays, and the Village of Estero Council and staff will be there celebrating Estero’s 10th anniversary. Join in on this free fun event from 1 – 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at the Estero Community Park, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Plan on bringing your family, [Read More.]
Land use board reappointments and Coconut Trace addressed by Council on February 5, 2025
Public comment on non-agenda items: State Representative Adam Botana appeared on Zoom to address Estero’s election cycle. Resolution 2025-01 – Reappoint two Planning, Zoning & Design Board members for one year Two members of the Planning, Zoning, and Design Board have terms that expire on April 30, 2025. They are James Tatooles and Al Palvandy. Council approved this resolution reappointing them for another one-year term. RFP Estero Sports Park CMAR This topic was tabled for two weeks. Second reading & public hearing Ordinance 2024-14 – Coconut Trace amendment This is an amendment to the commercial zoning for a lot in [Read More.]
High 5, Walmart expansion and Home2 Suites among topics for the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on February 11, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, conducting public information meetings for High 5, to be located in the Entertainment District north of Williams Road, and Shadow Wood Country Club’s proposed lifestyle center next to their clubhouse. The Board will then conduct public hearings for a medical office building and day care center on US41 south of the entrance to Breckenridge, a 3,567 square foot addition to the north side of the existing Walmart, and Home2 Suites hotel to be located in Coconut Point Mall. The full agenda is available here. Meetings are held in the Council [Read More.]
Friendly reminder to follow watering restrictions
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Land use board reappointments and Estero Sports Park construction manager at risk among topics for Council on February 5, 2025
Council will start their meeting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing a resolution to reappoint 2 Planning, Zoning & Design Board members for one year. They will then authorize the Village Manager or designated staff to negotiate a final agreement with the 3 top ranked firms to serve as construction manager at risk for the Estero Sports Park. The final agreement will later come back to Council for approval. There will be a second reading and public hearing for a zoning ordinance pertaining to Coconut Trace located on US 41, west of Lyden Drive and east of Marsh Landing. The meeting [Read More.]
Congratulations to the Estero High School girls varsity soccer team for winning the Class 4A District 12 championship
Members of the Estero High School girls varsity soccer team celebrated a win over Barron Collier 1-0 during the Class 4A-District 12 girls soccer championship on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This impressive win played out on the professional-level artificial turf recently installed by the Village of Estero at the school’s Jeff Sommer Stadium. Next up, regionals.
Protect your Head: Driving Safety
A helmet is essential safety gear for bikes, scooters, motorcycles and skateboards. https://estero-fl.gov/teen-driving/ #SafeEstero #drivingsafety #teendrivers
Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update on January 24, 2025
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. Crews will be transporting dirt as part of the pond construction east of Corkscrew Shores. Motorists should expect heavy truck traffic entering and leaving Corkscrew Road in that area. 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 both the north and south sides of Corkscrew Road. Please be aware that trucks may be entering and leaving the roadway. Motorists should expect crews to be working on underground [Read More.]