Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comprtroller Kevin Karnes is now offering an alert notification system for Lee County property owners to reduce fraud. When you sign-up, if a deed, mortgage, or other non-Court official record is recorded in your name, you will be...
Reports
Research and Reports
It is our goal to provide you with a timely and comprehensive summary of key issues affecting our community and details on advocacy initiatives undertaken, to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents in the greater Estero area. Click an issue below to read the quarterly report.
February 2024
- New and Planned Developments
- Road Developments
April 2024
- Estero’s Sense of Place
September 2024
- Economic Indicators
- Comprehensive Guide to Developments
March 2023
- Environmental Changes and Dangers to our Water
May 2023
- Healthcare Changes and How they Will Affect You
September 2023
- Recent and New Developments Planned or Under Construction
- Transportation and Infrastructure Developments
November 2023
- The Impact of Urbanization on Greater Estero
January 2022
- World Class Musical Talent
- FGCU Day
- Essay Contest
April 2022
- Dangers of Cane Toads
- Mental Distress in Children During COVID-19
- How residents can help to improve our water quality in greater Estero
September 2022
- Recent and New Developments Planned in the Greater Estero Area
- Latest Transportation and Infrastrusture News
December 2022
- Resident Survey Results
- A Blueprint for Change
January 2021
Combating Climate Change
Education in Estero
April 2021
Fire Department Response Times
Hurricane Readiness
September 2021
East Corkscrew Road Developments
Growth Impact on Roads, Schools
November 2021
Greater Estero Virtual Information Center
FGCU: A Gift to the Area
Lee Health Building Project
January 2020
Protecting and Preserving Paradise
April 2020
Residents Survey Results
Veterans Services
August 2020
Bike and pedestrian paths
Water Supply & Quality
November 2020
Dangerous Algae Cocktail
LHCP Observation Unit
Articles
Estero’s Single-Family Home Sales Surge in October; 2017 Remains Strongest Year Since 2010
Despite the after effects of the hurricane, forty-seven (47) single family homes were sold in Estero in October, up 42% from October 2016. Year-to-date sales are up 8%. The five hundred twenty-three (523) homes sold so far this year represents the best annual start...
Estero’s September Residential Building Permits Pause for Hurricane
During September 2017, Estero residential permits totaled only four (4) single-family homes, all of which were for Tidewater at the SW corner of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway. Over half of the single-family permits this year have been for Tidewater. The total...
Estero’s September Commercial Permits Lackluster; 2017 Remains Very Strong
Estero’s commercial permits in September 2017 totaled $893,888, one of the lowest monthly totals in the last few years, likely as a result of the hurricane. For the year, over $7 million has been invested in renovations within Coconut Point and Miromar malls,...
Estero’s Single-Family Home Sales Steady in September and Third Quarter; 2017 Remains Strongest Year Since 2010
Despite Hurricane Irma, thirty-eight (38) single family homes were sold in Estero in September, up 9% from September 2016. For the third quarter, sales were almost level with 2016, while year-to-date sales are up 5%. The four hundred seventy-six (476) homes sold so...
Estero’s August Commercial Permits Pick Up; 2017 Remains Very Strong
Estero’s commercial permits in August 2017 totaled $3,210,295, up from an especially weak July total. August permits included $1.9 million for renovations within Miromar Outlet Mall, including $1.6 for the new H & M store. For the year, over $6 million has been...
Estero’s August Residential Building Permits Continue for Tidewater
During August 2017, permits for six (6) single family homes and six (6) duplex homes were issued in Estero. Ten (10) of the twelve permits were issued for Tidewater, at the SW corner of Ben Hill Griffin and Estero Parkway. About half of the single-family home permits...
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