August 1, 2025

Drive through the village of Estero and look at the lush, landscaped gated communities, the upscale apartment complexes and the multitude of retail centers. It’s no coincidence that they are dominated by Mediterranean-style architecture and earth-tone colors. Community leaders nearly three decades ago had a vision for the then-sleepy community snuggled between Bonita Springs and unincorporated Lee County: They wanted Estero to look more like Boca Raton on the east coast than other sections of the county.

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