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Village Council Meeting
2024-12-18 09:30 (America/New_York) | Village of Estero, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL, 33928, United States

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-01-08 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-05 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-19 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-05 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-19 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-16 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 21:30

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-01-14 16:30 - 21:30
Genova Partners, LLC will be requesting approval of a development order to construct 11 townhomes and 20 single family (villa) units.
Estero Country Club is seeking to renovate one existing tennis court into 4 pickleball courts and add a new tennis court on the eastern portion of the club house located at 19501 Vintage Trace Circle.
Pruitt Family Real Estate Holdings, LLC, is proposing to convert the existing 4,800 square foot vacant old post office building into a small office building located at 8111 Broadway Avenue East.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-01-22 09:30 - 21:30
Headline: Items of Interest on Upcoming Village Council Meeting Agenda
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, January 22.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

Approval of the Estero Sports Park master plan, which will allow the Village to build on approximately 100 acres at Williams Road and Via Coconut. The park will include numerous recreational facilities for pickleball and tennis, track and field, baseball and softball, basketball, and a driving range, plus additional amenities including the High 5 entertainment complex, food truck parking, an entertainment pavilion, and more. After approval, the proposal will be with the South Florida Water Management District for review of the project’s stormwater plan.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking “Special Village Council Meeting.”
How to Attend
This Village Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle.
Meetings are also streamed live online and can be accessed here.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-02-11 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-08 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-14 16:30 - 21:30

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-03-11 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, March 11.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Items for discussion on the agenda include proposals for:

Redesign of the outside of the South County Library located on Three Oaks Road, part of a larger renovation of the facility.
A public hearing on a potential relocation of the maintenance building at Estero Community Park.
Development of a Discount Tire store on Corkscrew Road and Corkscrew Commons Drive (in between Rib City and Mr. Tequila restaurants).

Additionally, the board will hear development project updates from Village staff.
Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking on “Planning Zoning and Design Board Meeting.”

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-04-02 09:30 - 21:30
Among the items on the agenda:

A memorandum of agreement between the Village, the City of Bonita Springs, and Collier. County for future financial planning for the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) project.
Several items surrounding the Village’s entertainment and sports hub project, including approval for Village staff to look further into additional partners; amendments to the agreement between the Village and High 5 Entertainment; and changes to the contract with RWA Engineering based on updates to the project’s scope.
Recognizing Estero High School students for their Cambridge International scholar awards: Natalia Gonzalez Cabrera, Amelia Krupp, Katelyn Kuieck, Meghan Lay, Jiya Naik, and Jennifer Pichardo

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-04-08 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, April 8.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Items for discussion on the agenda include:

Modifications to a proposed multiuse development (south of Corkscrew Road and west of Via Coconut Road), with 330 multifamily units and space for businesses.
A proposal for a 107,000-square-foot storage unit to be built on Arcos Avenue east of the Estero Medical Center.
A request by the Grandezza community to build 4 pickleball courts.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-05-07 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, May 7.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

A $430,000 contract with LandDesign, Inc. to complete an eco-historic planning study, which will result in a comprehensive report detailing the opportunities and constraints of the Village’s environment and economic landscapes. Payment for this contract will come partially from the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and partially from the 5-year capital improvement budget.
Review of an annual contract with P&T Lawn & Tractor for landscaping, mowing and irrigation services for the Village’s roadways, not to exceed approximately $2.9 million annually.
Amending the estimated cost for Wright Construction’s work on the Village entertainment complex. This update was needed after the Village acquired a second, adjacent parcel for the complex, requiring additional installation of utilities and infrastructure. Additionally, this amendment to the original Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) would include construction costs and a binding construction schedule.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking “Special Village Council Meeting.”
How to Attend
This Village Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle.
Meetings are also streamed live online and can be accessed here.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-05-13 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, May 13.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Items for discussion on the agenda include:

A proposal to rezone a 7.5-acre lot at 8790 Broadway East from agriculture to residential to allow for a proposed residential development.
A public hearing regarding a proposed Discount Tire store to be built in Corkscrew Commons between Rib City and Mr. Tequila.
A proposal to update the Pelican Sound master plan to allow for permanent mooring of 2 shuttle boats at the community’s River Club.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking on “Planning Zoning and Design Board Meeting.”
Learn more here.
How to Attend
This Village Planning, Zoning and Design Board meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle.
Meetings are also streamed live online and can be accessed here.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-05-21 09:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, May 21.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

Review and approval of the final plans for the Shadow Wood Country Club’s proposed lifestyle center in the Shadow Wood at The Brooks community.
Approval of using a $300,000 Department of Transportation grant for design work for Broadway Avenue West.
Approval of amendments to the agreement between the Village and High 5 Up Top, a company building the Entertainment District of the Village Center Hub.
A first reading of a zoning change that would rezone a 2.37-acre property in the Coconut Point shopping center to allow for construction of a Home2Suites hotel.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking “Special Village Council Meeting.”
How to Attend
This Village Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle.
Meetings are also streamed live online and can be accessed here.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-06-04 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, June 4.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

A first reading of the fiscal year 2025-2026 capital improvement plan. The plan includes $57.5 million allocated for parks and recreation ($27.3 million), utilities (13.4 million), roadway improvements ($11.9 million), intersections ($2.5 million), bicycle and pedestrian improvements ($1.5 million), and other allocations.
Amendments to the land development code’s Flood Hazard Reduction Standards.
Rezoning of a 7.5 acre lot at Sandy Lane and Broadway Ave. East that is proposed for a 17-lot single-family residential project.
A second reading of a zoning ordinance regarding a proposed Home2 Suites hotel on theCoconut Point mall property.
A workshop to review the comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2024.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-06-10 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, June 10.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Items for discussion on the agenda include:

An application to demolish the former Perkins restaurant building in the Grand Oaks Shoppes at Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Corkscrew Road to build a Chick-fil-A drive-thru.
A public hearing to discuss an alcoholic beverage license requested by Piccolo Buco, a new Cooper’s Hawk-owned Italian restaurant moving into Coconut Point.
An update to the village’s flood plain regulations to include a non-conversion agreement for elevated homes. These updates are required as part of a corrective action plan required by FEMA.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking on “Planning Zoning and Design Board Meeting.”
Learn more here.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-06-18 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, June 18.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

A motion to approve a $347,000 contract with Chris Tel Construction for construction manager-at-risk services for the River Oaks Preserve Project, a proposed 10-acre preserve area at the east end of Broadway Ave. E the Village purchased in 2022 for $1.2 million. Proposed improvements to the area include a storage building, trails, pedestrian bridge, and utilities.
A review of the comprehensive financial report for the previous fiscal year.
Adoption of the FY 2025-2026 capital improvement program, which allocates $57.5 million for roadway, intersection, bike and pedestrian, landscaping, parks and recreation, stormwater and utility projects.
Awarding a one-year contract to Rostan Solutions for as-needed disaster debris monitoring services.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking “Village Council Meeting.”
How to Attend
This Village Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle.
Meetings are also streamed live online and can be accessed here.

Eco-Historical Planning Study Town Hall
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:00

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-07-02 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, July 2.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
This Village Council meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle.
Among the items on the agenda:

Motions to approve two construction manager at-risk contracts with Wright Construction Group to oversee conversion of the Cypress Bend RV resort ($2.1 million) and Sunny Grove Park ($2.5 million) wastewater treatment plants to Lee County Utilities management. To potentially offset a portion of the estimated costs for the Cypress Bend project, the Village plans to apply for an $850,000 grant with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. For the Sunny Grove Park project, the Village has proposed sharing costs with Cypress Bend at a rate of 25% of the project cost, which, after grant funding, could reduce costs for this second project.
A motion to approve a $2.23 million contract amendment to allow for the demolition of the Chris-Tel Construction building, which is necessary for the Village to move forward with Estero Sports Park development.
A motion to approve a contract with Synovus Bank for the Village’s banking services

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by visiting https://estero-fl.gov/meetings
Meetings are also streamed live online and can be accessed there.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-08-12 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, August 12.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Items for discussion on the agenda include:

An application by Curadel Pharma, which develops products for cancer treatment and imaging, to build a 43,000-square-foot medical office on a vacant 3.5-acre lot at 9600 Corkscrew Road at River Ranch Road.
An application by Shadow Wood Country Club to build a 34,000-square-foot lifestyle center including indoor pickleball courts, a restaurant, and a pro shop. The project would also relocate outdoor tennis courts and include a new pool.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
The full agenda and supporting documents can be viewed here by clicking on “Planning Zoning and Design Board Meeting.”
Learn more here.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-09-09 16:30 - 21:30
Key Agenda Items & Actions
1. Grandezza Pickleball – Limited Development Order (District 5)

Location: The Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oaks Blvd.
Proposal: Construction of four pickleball courts between the existing tennis courts and clubhouse.
Current use: Parking area.
Status: Pending application; subject to public hearing and board review.

2. Summercrest (formerly Toll Brothers Development Order, DOS2024-E008, District 4)

Location: NE corner of Corkscrew Rd. & Sandy Ln., ±21 acres.
Proposal: 153 townhome units with amenities, utilities, and infrastructure.
Includes: Public use area.
Public Information Meeting: December 10, 2024.
Status: Development Order under board review.

3. Broadway Crossing (formerly Mayfair Village, DOS2025-E006, District 4)

Location: 8790 Broadway East, south of Broadway East, west of Sandy Ln., east of Seminole Gulf RR.
Proposal: 17 single-family homes on 7.5 acres.
Rezoning: Approved June 4, 2025 (Ordinance 2025-06).
Public Information Meeting: October 29, 2024.
Status: Development Order under board review.

4. Coconut Trace Hotel – Tract F (DOS2025-E007, District 1)

Location: 22910 Lyden Dr., west of US 41, across from Coconut Point Mall.
Proposal: 122-room, 4-story hotel.
Rezoning: Approved February 5, 2025 (Ordinance 2024-14).
Public Information Meeting: April 9, 2024.
Status: Development Order under board review.

5. Ordinance Review – Capital Improvement Schedule (Ordinance 2025-10)

Purpose: Update to Capital Improvements Element, reflecting the FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program.
Includes: Village of Estero CIP and Lee County School District Capital Plan (2024–2033).
Action: Board will make recommendation; Village Council to review on September 17, 2025.

Note: This summary was written by Engage Estero and is not an official record of the Village. You can view Village meetings online at https://estero-fl.gov/meetings

Village of Estero Council Budget and Special Meeting
2025-09-10 17:00
Key Agenda Items & Actions
Budget & Finance

Resolution 2025-14 – Adopted the tentative millage rate for FY 2025–2026 property taxes.
Resolution 2025-15 – Adopted the tentative FY 2025–2026 budget.
Financial Reports – Reviewed June and July 2025 reports.
Resolution 2025-13 – Established an Auditor Selection Committee and appointed members.

Grants & Funding

Tourist Development Tax Agreement – Approved, providing $163,000 in funding for Estero River Park trails (reducing Village costs).
Resolution 2025-21 – Acknowledged receipt of a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, directing staff to publish the required public notice.

Community & Events

Resolution 2025-16 – Established a budget for the 2025 Veterans Day Event.
Agreement with Estero Forever Foundation – Approved for management of the Happehatchee Complex($1,500/month).

Operations & Infrastructure

Forerunner Software Renewal – Approved 2-year renewal of floodplain management software ($81,796).
Ordinance 2025-09 (Second Reading) – Approved, granting authority for the Village to approve plats (land development process).

Notable Outcomes
✅ Tentative millage rate and FY 2025–2026 budget adopted.
✅ $163,000 secured in TDT funds for Estero River Park trails.
✅ Veterans Day event budget formally established.
✅ FEMA grant award acknowledged.
✅ Agreement approved for ongoing management of Happehatchee Complex.
✅ Software renewal ensures continued compliance with floodplain management.
✅ Ordinance clarified Village authority on plat approvals.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-10-01 09:30 - 21:30
Among the items on the agenda:

Adoption of a right-of-way ordinance, which would allow the Village “regulatory authority at the local code level” to guide utility infrastructure construction in the Village’s right of way areas.
Two $800,000 state grant to offset design costs for the Orange Park utility extension project and Broadway Ave East phase 1 improvements.
An amendment to the Village’s agreement with High 5 Up Top, the partner building a recreational and entertainment facility including pickleball courts, to ensure desired architectural enhancements are included in construction without impacting the project’s timeline.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-10-15 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, October 15.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

Review of several funding requests from the state, each for $800,000: extension of the Sunny Grove sewer service and removal of the area’s existing wastewater system; reuse water tank installation at the in-progress Estero SportsPark; and improvements on Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Drive. Over the previous 4 years, the Village secured $11 million for local projects.
A proposed contract change from approximately $400,000 to approximately $500,000 with TetraTech, the contractor working to connect Cypress Bend, Sunny Grove, and Estero Bay Village to Lee County Utilities and eliminate the neighborhoods’ private wastewater treatment plants.
Second reviews of two Village rule updates – first to right-of-way construction related to utility development and repeal of a “cost recovery” rule related to regulatory fees.

Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.

Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-11-05 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, November 5.
These meetings are an opportunity for residents to learn more about growth, development, and zoning changes within Estero and to voice questions, concerns, and comments on these topics.
Among the items on the agenda:

A motion to approve purchasing a state freshwater herbaceous mitigation credit worth $16,800. This is meant to offset the impact of a wetlands area where a small roundabout will be built as part of the intersection improvement project at Williams Road and Atlantic Gulf Boulevard.
First reading of a motion, based off a recent state law adoption, to create guidelines for residential recovery centers within the Village of Estero.

Council members will also convene for workshops on property fraud, legislative updates, flood vulnerability assessment, and the Village’s eco-historic study.
Residents who wish to comment during the meeting should complete a Public Comment Card. E-comment forms are also available before meetings and must be returned by noon the day before the meeting.
