Update on Sunday Farmers Market by the Friends of Koreshan State Park The Friends of Koreshan State Park reported on...
Community Planning Articles
The State of Development: GECR Quarter 3, 2023
Click to Read or Print September 2023 Greater Estero Community Report Our 3rd GECR provides an essential update on the...
A Summary of Recent and New Developments Planned in Greater Estero
Updated: June 2023
First Half Single Family Home Sales Remain Steady
Based on MLS records, one hundred-fifteen (115) single family homes were sold in May and June 2018. Although this is twenty-six (26) fewer than the comparable months of 2017, sales for the entire second quarter ended June 30 edged up three percent (3%) from last...
Estero’s May & June Commercial Permits Accelerate
In May and June of 2018, the value of Estero’s commercial permits totaled $18,494,797. This more than doubled the total commercial investment in the first four months of the year. Major investments included: $9.6 million at Pelican Sound to remodel the clubhouse and...
Estero’s May & June Residential Permits Led by Tidewater & Copper Oaks
There were fifty (50) residential permits, totaling $20,030,300, issued during May and June 2018. Over 40% of the total permits were issued to Tidewater, the new 55+ gated community at the intersection of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway, while another 40% were for...
Estero Parkway Improvement Survey
We Need Your Opinion about How the Village Should Improve Estero Parkway What’s at Stake: The Village Council will be deciding on improvements to Estero Parkway in June What you can do: Read the comparative analysis and complete the survey, which the ECCL will...
Estero’s January to April Commercial Permits Include $5 Million for Roofing
For the first four months of 2018, the value of Estero’s commercial permits totaled $15,175,346, including $5.3 million for 64 buildings needing new roofs and/or roof repairs as a result of the hurricane. As for new construction, the period included $2.3 million for...
Estero’s January to April Residential Permits Include $13 Million for Roofing
The total value of all residential permits issued during the first four months of 2018 was $28,238,548. Included is $12,613,000 for new roofs and roofing repairs for 404 homes, all most likely damaged in the hurricane. During that same period, fifty-five (55) new...
Estero’s Single-Family Home Sales in First Four Months Up 6%
Estero single family home sales in the first four months of 2018 increased 6% from the first four months of 2017, which itself was a record year. Sales surged in April with 73 closings, making this April the best April since the ECCL began tracking sales in 2010. And,...
Commissioner Kiker speaks to Corkscrew Shores residents
On March 26th Commissioner Kiker visited the Corkscrew Shores gated community to speak on plans for Corkscrew Road. Commissioner Kiker acknowledged the concerns residents have for worsening traffic, both cars and trucks on Corkscrew Road. Commissioner Kiker assured...
County launches Corkscrew Road Improvement Study webpage
Lee County has posted a page on their website that covers information regarding the Corkscrew Road Improvement Study at: https://www.leegov.com/corkscrew It provides a great deal of information, including: Interactive map of the affected area A sign-up for email...