Bonita-Estero Rail Trail among topics for Council on February 21, 2024
The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, addressing an agreement to install a portion of the proposed Corkscrew Road path at the entrance of the River Creek community. There will be a first reading of an ordinance pertaining to code enforcement procedures followed by Workshops on management & financial policies and the Bonita-Estero Rail Trail. 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 Park. Residents may view the meeting here and provide public comment by utilizing the eComment Card on the Village [...]
Summer camp registration opens at Estero Recreation Center starting February 26
Lee County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp registration opens at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26. Registration is expected to draw thousands of youngsters to programs, outings and activities at the department’s traditional camps, middle school camps and specialty camps. Traditional camps are for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle school camps are for sixth through eighth grades. Specialty and special needs camps ages vary; check locations for specific ages. Summer camp runs for eight weeks from June 10 through Aug. 2. The cost for traditional and middle school camps are $75 per week per child. Specialty camps [...]
Protect our waterways by using just enough fertilizer
Use just enough fertilizer to keep your lawn healthy. Over-fertilizing lawns, especially in the rainy season, simply pours excess nutrients into our waterways, which fuel toxic algae blooms. Get fertilizer amounts and timing from neutral sources that are informed about Florida landscaping, like the extension office. For more ways you can keep our waters free of pollutants, check out our flyer on how your landscape maintenance can protect our waters.
Downtown Estero, Woodfield, Via Coconut and the old post office were reviewed by the Planning, Zoning & Design Board on February 13, 2024
Downtown Estero townhomes Public Hearing Downtown Estero The applicant was requesting approval of a development order for the construction of 10 townhomes in two 2-story buildings on their 34-acre property located east of US 41 and north of Broadway Avenue East on Estero Village Way. The overall Downtown Estero project includes the construction of three apartment buildings, mixed-use buildings (apartment and retail), multi-family villas, commercial, supportive parking lots and utilities, three indigenous preserve areas, and the stormwater management system. This project includes a road that will connect US 41 to Boardway Avenue East, which will be privately maintained but open [...]
Corkscrew Road Widening Update from Lee County on February 10, 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 15 and Friday, February 16. This schedule has shifted due to weather. 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 turn lane closures to finalize work Crews are installing signage, guardrail and fencing throughout the project The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and sidewalk. [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]