Village of Estero

09/05/2026

After the storm passes, safety should remain your top priority.

✔ Do not return home until local authorities say it is safe
✔ Stay away from downed power lines and standing water
✔ Take photos of damage and contact your insurance company as soon as possible
✔ Never use generators indoors or near windows and doors

Recovery can take time — staying cautious helps protect you and your family.

09/05/2026

Septic tanks need regular maintenance

Septic Tanks need regular maintenance to be efficient, clean and safe for everyone. Be sure to have your system and drain field checked, especially if you have an older installation. Poorly functioning systems drain excess nutrients into our waterways, which feeds the algal blooms we all dread.
For more ways to ensure your septic system is safe and efficient, see our flyer.

09/04/2026

Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, adopting a tentative millage rate, tentative levying of ad valorem taxes and tentative budget for FY 2026-2027. https://conta.cc/4gNG93t

Email from Village of Estero First Budget Hearing scheduled for Council at 5:05 p.m., September 9, 2026 Council will start their meeting at 5:05 p.m., Wednesday, adopting a tentative millage rate, ten

09/01/2026

Coconut Road Construction to start on Sept. 8

The Woodfield Development will begin construction of roadway and intersection improvements along Coconut Road, just west of US 41, on Tuesday, September 8. Construction is expected to last up to 6 months. The project includes a roundabout at Walden Center Drive, street lighting, irrigation and landscaping.

Residents are urged to use caution when driving through this area during construction.

Woodfield is currently under construction with Phase 1 of its project which includes 296 apartments, commercial space, and parks among three- and four-story residential buildings.

08/27/2026

Estero to hold second public meeting on Broadway Avenue West Improvements Project on Sept. 2

Residents are invited to attend a public meeting to receive an update on the design phase of the Broadway Avenue West Improvements Project from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Room 103A at the Estero Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.

The project has entered the final stage of design. The meeting will give residents an opportunity to review the latest project plans, provide feedback, and speak directly with members of the project team.

08/24/2026

A Voluntary (Precautionary) Evacuation is an early notice issued before conditions become dangerous. It gives residents, visitors, and people with special needs extra time to prepare and relocate safely.

If an evacuation is announced:
• Leave early to avoid heavy traffic and worsening weather
• Know multiple evacuation routes
• Have backup destinations planned ahead of time

A mandatory evacuation is issued when there is a high probability of life-threatening storm surge or severe impact.

Mandatory evacuation orders are typically issued for all residents within specific evacuation zones (e.g., A–E) and always include mobile homes, regardless of location.

Remaining in a home under a mandatory evacuation order is illegal under Florida Statute 252.38.

08/22/2026

What Counts as Aggressive Driving?
Road rage frequently involves violent intent, whether threatening with a vehicle, a weapon or physical fighting. Acting on this intent is a criminal offense.

08/19/2026

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host an open house at Estero Community Park from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, August 31, to provide residents with information about the proposed I-75 widening project.

According to FDOT, the proposed improvements include additional lanes, including auxiliary and express lanes, in both directions; a new diverging diamond interchange at Immokalee Road; ramp modifications at key interchanges; resurfacing; and noise walls at locations that meet qualifying criteria.

A virtual public meeting will also be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 2. The same information will be presented at both meetings. Click to join the virtual meeting here: https://bit.ly/I-75GGtoAlico .

08/14/2026

Corkscrew Road Widening Phase 2 update from Lee County on August 14, 2026

Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

Beginning on Monday, August 17, the entrance to Corkscrew Estates at Panther Island Boulevard will be partially closed for approximately one week while crews install drainage. Traffic will shift to the west side of the driveway while crews work on the east side, then traffic will shift to the east side of the driveway while crews work on the west side. Access will be maintained for traffic entering and exiting the community. Flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists while crews are working.

Crews will be paving on the south side of Corkscrew Road on the multi-use path.

Crews will be installing sod on the south side of Corkscrew Road.

Crews will be installing drainage throughout the project area on Corkscrew Road and Alico Road. Motorists should expect trucks and equipment to be moving materials throughout the project.

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 utility conduits, light pole bases and light poles on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Wayside Lane to Alico Road.

Sidewalks are closed in areas throughout the project as the contractor performs underground work.

The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Due to additional work required by Lee County Utilities, as well as delays in utility relocations by FPL and Lumen, the project completion is expected end of 2026. Project cost is approximately $27 M.

The contractor is Bergeron Land Development, Inc. For further questions, please visit the project website at https://corkscrewroadwidening.com or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at [email protected] or by phone at (239) 338-7723.

08/12/2026

Pets need hurricane plans too. 🐾

If you cannot stay with friends, family, or at a pet-friendly hotel outside the evacuation zone, Lee County will open Pet-Friendly Shelters during storms (locations may vary).

Important reminders:
• Shelters are first-come, first-served
• No pre-registration is required
• Owners must stay with and care for their pets

Be sure to bring:
✔ Food and water
✔ Medications
✔ Crate or carrier
✔ Collar and leash
✔ Vaccination records
✔ A recent photo of your pet

Never leave pets outside during a storm, and always keep animals safely separated and secured when needed.

Planning ahead helps keep every member of your family safe during hurricane season.