Bonita Estero Rail Trail Bond Passes: What’s Next for the BERT Project in Estero and Bonita Springs?
Voters have approved a $35 million bond issue to fund the acquisition and initial development of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT). This landmark decision secures the crucial funding required to acquire the 11.4-mile unused rail corridor, paving the way for a major regional multi-use trail.
Preserving Estero’s History: Community Support Restores the Historic Alvarez-Smith Home
The Estero River as Gateway: Opening the Door to Our Hidden Estuary
The Estero River as Gateway: Opening the Door to Our Hidden Estuary Most people in Estero live just a few miles from one of Southwest Florida’s most remarkable natural treasures — the Estero Bay Estuary. Yet for most, it remains unseen and unexperienced. It sits...