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Village of Estero Council Meeting
2025-07-02 09:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Village of Estero, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
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
2025-07-08 16:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-14 16:30 - 21:30

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
2025-09-17 09:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-03 09:30 - 21:30

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.

Planning, Zoning & Design Board Meeting
2025-11-18 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, November 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.
Items for discussion on the agenda include:

A request by automotive chain Discount Tire to build on a vacant one-acre lot in the Estero Interstate Commerce Park between Rib City and Mr. Tequila.
A request by new restaurant the Toasted Yolk Café to allow outdoor alcohol consumption on its restaurant patio area, located in the former Zoe’s Kitchen on Lyden Drive. Village staff reports the request is in compliance with local zoning rules.
Adoption of local rules governing recovery residences in the Village of Estero to comply with new state regulations.
A workshop, which will allow public comment, on the ongoing eco-historic planning 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.
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
2025-11-19 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, November 19.
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:

Updates to Village code governing park operations, including large gatherings and concessions, to reflect growing needs in light of the in-progress Sports Park and Estero River Park projects.
An amendment to the Pelican Sound zoning to allow for two pontoon boats to be moored at the community’s River Club area.
A motion to approve a $190,400, three-year contract with auditing firm CBIZ CPAs for banking services for the Village.
A resolution supporting a Florida Department of Transportation proposal to build a noise mitigation wall for the Brooks Community.

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.
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, November 19, 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
2025-12-09 16:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Planning, Zoning and Design Board will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Tuesday, December 9.
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 Perkin’s restaurant at Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to build a new Chik-fil-A restaurant with dual drive-thru. Village staff recommends approval with some updates to the proposed development plan. A public information meeting on the topic was held in June.
Proposed paint colors for a refresh of Coconut Point Mall will be shared.

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, December 9, 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
2025-12-17 09:30 - 21:30
The Village of Estero Council will discuss several important matters at its next meeting on Wednesday, December 17.
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 authorize the $19 million phase 1 contract with Suffolk Construction to begin site work, infrastructure, and road networks to pave the way for the Village Sport Park.
Funding for the Village utility extension project to decommission several communities’ package wastewater treatment plans and extend Village wastewater services, including:

$557,681 for the Cypress Bend portion of the project. The rest of the project will be funded through grants and resident payments.
A $726,777 allocation for the Sunny Grove portion of the project.

In a similar vein, a motion to approve a $1.64 million contract with CW3 Engineering for design and permitting services for safety and drainage improvements to the Broadway Ave. West area. There will also be a first reading of a rezoning amendment for a 0.34-acre parcel in that area.

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.
