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Estero
| Chamber of Commerce: |
Chamber of Commerce
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| Land Area: |
6.16 square miles in Lee County
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| Population: |
3,177 people
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| Population Density: |
515 people per square mile
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| General Characteristics: |
Estero is a unique area that combines the old and the new in the best possible mix and affords its residents, along with the business community, an opportunity to enjoy the excellent quality of life offered in Estero.
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| Location: |
Located south of Fort Myers on Highway 41; the Koreshan State Historic Park is nearby
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| Nearby Access Routes: |
I-75, US 41
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The beauty of the Estero River is treasured and enjoyed by canoeists and boaters, from all over the world, who can explore one of the last remaining unspoiled and pristine outstanding Florida waterways. A short boat ride along this enchanting river will flow into the beautiful Estero Bay where you will discover the Mound Key State Archaeological Site, the kingdom of the Calusa Indians for nearly 200 years.
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The Estero community is a unique blend of old and new, and rich in history. A visit to our state park, the Koreshan State Historic Site, is a fascinating and educational look into the lives of the first pioneers and settlers to the southwest Florida area. The beauty of the Estero River is treasured and enjoyed by canoeists and boaters, from all over the world, who can explore one of the last remaining unspoiled and pristine outstanding Florida water ways. A short boat ride along this enchanting river will flow into the beautiful Estero Bay where you will discover the Mound Key State Archaeological Site, the kingdom of the Calusa Indians.
Estero is one of the fastest growing communities in Lee County, where you can raise your children from kindergarten through university, and we are proud to be the entrance gateway leading into Florida's newest state university, Florida Gulf Coast University. Estero is the location of the Pinewoods Elementary School, one of Lee County's newest and most beautiful schools. It is proud to be the location of one of the newest and most advanced high schools in Lee County, the Estero High School, home of the Wildcats Football Team and a wide range of championship sport teams. Our high school and elementary school have received a five star rating. Estero is also the proud host to the newest and largest high-tech county library, the South County Regional Library.
Estero is also the location of a new ice hockey arena and the home of the Florida Everglades. This facility will also host a wide variety of concerts, that will bring to our area many cultural and entertaining events.
There are opportunities to exercise your faith through our many churches, synagogues, charitable and service organizations. Health and welfare agencies provide inter faith ministerial and care giver services to the area. The Senior Friendship Center is sponsoring a Senior Care Facility to service the medical needs of the community.
The Estero community also enjoys the shopping convenience of the new Corkscrew Village mall.. Estero is the home of one of the largest outlets malls in southwest Florida, the Miromar Outlets.
The Estero area boasts many new and beautiful residential communities that feature a wide variety of amenities including, golf, tennis and offering lakes and river-front features developed by premier award-winning builders.
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