Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update from Lee County on August 15, 2025
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for crews to work on storm sewer and force main crossings. Flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists. Motorists should drive with caution and expect intermittent daytime flagging as road crews are performing earthwork up to the shoulders of the road on Corkscrew Road and Alico Road, within the project limits. Please be aware that trucks may be entering and leaving the roadway. Crews will be installing drainage throughout [Read More.]
Curadel Pharma cancer treatment facility and Shadow Wood’s Lifestyle Center addressed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on August 12, 2025
The Board conducted a preliminary public information meeting for the proposed Curadel Pharma medical facility to be located at 9600 Corkscrew Road at the southwest corner of River Ranch and Corkscrew Road. The project includes construction of a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with corporate offices on the second floor. The building will be built in two phases, and access will be off of River Ranch Road. The Board had questions regarding the positioning of the front of the building, landscaping and some of the architectural elements. Public Comment: 1 resident spoke of traffic and flooding concerns. No voting occurs during [Read More.]
Planning, Zoning & Design Board to conduct a public hearing for Shadow Wood’s Lifestyle Center on August 12, 2025
The Board will start their meeting at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday. They plan to conduct a public hearing for a proposed 33,676 square foot lifestyle center to be located next to Shadow Wood’s clubhouse in The Brooks. In addition, they will hold a public information meeting for the proposed Curad Pharma medical facility to be located on the southwest corner of River Ranch and 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 also view the meeting here and provide [Read More.]
My Safe Florida Home is now accepting applications
The Florida Legislature has allocated $280 million for the 2025–2026 fiscal year to fund new Wind-Mitigation Inspections and Grants under the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) Program. MSFH is now accepting applications. To see if you qualify, please visit: https://mysafeflhome.com.
Update on Estero’s Corkscrew Road shared use path
Village of Estero Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project: The Village of Estero is constructing a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court (eastern entrance of Grandezza), and 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Midnight Blue Court (Wild Blue 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 [Read More.]
POSTPONED: August 12 & 14 public hearing for I-75 Project Development & Environment Study
The Florida Department of Transportation has postponed the public hearing for the I-75 Project Development & Environment Study from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road, scheduled to be viewed online on August 12 and in-person in Naples on August 14, to a later date to be determined. Once rescheduled, a new date will be announced.
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Fix Car Leaks to Keep Waterways Clean
Keep our waterways clean by taking care of any liquids leaking from your car as soon as possible. Oil, lubricants, washing fluids and other drips get washed into storm drains when it rains. Storm drains empty into our waterways, where such liquids damage the wildlife and their habitat. For more ways to keep our waterways clean with smart vehicle maintenance, check out our flyer.
I-75 Project Development & Environment Study public hearing August 12 & 14
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites you to a public hearing for the I-75 Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road. This project is a part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative. Two options are available for the hearing. It is only necessary to attend one event. Please note that multiple comments from individual attendees will only be counted once in the record. Live Online Option Tuesday, August 12 5 p.m. Overview of project displays and Q&A with project team 5:30 p.m. Formal hearing and verbal comment period begins Register in advance: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3632654923166199640 Please plan to [Read More.]
Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project update on July 14, 2025
Village of Estero Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project: This Village of Estero project constructs a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court (eastern entrance of Grandezza), and 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Midnight Blue Court (Wild Blue Vista) built by Lee County’s previous widening project. The 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 [Read More.]