Developments Articles

An Economic Update for Greater Estero

By Terry Flanagan, Engage Estero’s Vice President, based on the data from The Regional Economic Research Institute (RERI) reports and information from the Lutgert College of Business at The Florida Gulf Coast University.   The big picture: growth, but in a more...
East Corkscrew Road Developments: GECR Quarter 3, 2021

East Corkscrew Road Developments: GECR Quarter 3, 2021

Developments on East Corkscrew Road and their Impact on Safety, Transportation and Services The ECCL is pleased to provide the third quarter’s Greater Estero Community Report (GECR) for 2021. This report goes into detail on the numbers of homes and car rides projected...

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East Corkscrew Road Development and Growth

East Corkscrew Road Development and Growth

Greater Estero Community Report: Qtr 3 2021 East Corkscrew Road Development and Growth Most of you will be aware of the continued developments along East Corkscrew Road. The new developments outside the Estero Village boundary, include WildBlue, The Place, Verdana,...

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Is Rock Mine Blasting Damaging Your Home?

Is Rock Mine Blasting Damaging Your Home?

That is the concern of many residents along Corkscrew Road close to the Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. mine. A Bella Terra resident, Don Corbett, took the time to compile considerable data about rock mining in Florida, including the control of blasting and what can I...

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June 2017: Development Review Summary

June 2017: Development Review Summary

Village Council Actions Edera at Coconut Point Village Council heard plans for Edera at Coconut Point, a 180-unit apartment complex along Via Coconut Point south of Williams Road, during a first reading of the proposed ordinance. Council sent this proposal back to the...

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Feature: A Banner Year for New Business Openings in Estero 

Feature: A Banner Year for New Business Openings in Estero 

In 2015 more new commercial properties were placed in service in Estero than in any year since 2007. While Hertz and Walmart received the most attention, other commercial businesses opened their doors for the first time last year as well.  The new properties added...

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Rapallo at Coconut Point

Location: Just east of US 41 between Williams Road and the Coconut Point Town Center Number of Units: 540 Type of Units: Terrace Homes, Coach Homes, Carriage Homes and Courtyard Villas Developer: Touchstone at Rapallo, Inc. Development Started: October 2004...

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The Meadows

The Meadows

Location: west side of US 41 north of Williams Road (in front of Pelican Sound). Sales center at 21681 Pelican Sound Boulevard at the corner of U.S. 41. Call (239) 949-2722 for directions or more information. Number of Units: 262 units on 50 acres Type of Units:...

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Feature: Estero Senior and Rental Housing Booming

Feature: Estero Senior and Rental Housing Booming

Construction in Estero is booming again. New residential and commercial construction developments are underway.  And many more are in the planning process.  The next several editions of the EDR will include information on these developments, both those under...

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