Feature Articles

Safety Issues in Estero: GECR Quarter 2, 2021

A short time ago, the ECCL released an important document that outlined the organization's strategic plans for the next five years. If you have not yet seen this document, you can access it by clicking here. A key focus within the plan will be Safety, one of the six...
Feature: The History of Housing in Estero: 2000-2016

Feature: The History of Housing in Estero: 2000-2016

The Village of Estero had about 22,403 residences at the end of 2016. Here’s a look at the history and demographics of housing in Estero. Prologue In 1997, the Estero Fire District conducted a survey of all structures in Estero and found about 4,600 housing units of...

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Feature: Rental Housing is Booming in Estero

Feature: Rental Housing is Booming in Estero

In 2012 Richard Hunt, the ECCL’s real estate market research consultant, found that Estero had a shortage of both rental and senior housing. During the housing boom of the early 2000’s Estero rental-only housing was converted to condominiums. Almost immediately after...

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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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Feature: Estero Residential Construction Booming

Feature: Estero Residential Construction Booming

You have no doubt noticed construction is booming again. To keep you abreast of the latest developments, the ECCL is including a series of EDR articles on these new developments. Last month’s EDR included an article on construction of senior living facilities and...

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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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