What people ask about moving here
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Moving HereHow big is Estero, and is it a city?
Estero is a village: the Village of Estero, an incorporated municipality in southern Lee County. The 2020 Census counted 36,939 people in 25,854 households, with a median age of 65. The Village covers about 30 square miles and has about 69 communities. It sits between Naples and Fort Myers, off I-75.
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Moving HereWho provides power, water, trash and internet in Estero?
Florida Power and Light provides electricity; call (800) 226-3545 to start service. Water depends on which side of Williams Road you're on: Lee County Utilities serves properties north of Williams Road ((239) 533-8845), and Bonita Springs Utilities serves properties south of it ((239) 992-0711). Lee County Solid Waste handles garbage, recycling, yard waste and hazardous waste (239-533-8000). For cable, internet and phone, the Village lists Comcast, Frontier, CenturyLink and Summit Broadband.
Check your address against Williams Road before you call a water utility. It decides which one serves you.
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Moving HereWhen is trash day, and how do I get rid of hazardous waste?
Lee County Solid Waste collects garbage, recycling and yard waste for Estero and has an interactive map that tells you your pickup days; call 239-533-8000. Household chemicals go to the Lee County Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility, 6441 Topaz Court (off Metro Pkwy) in Fort Myers, and Lee County also holds periodic collection days at Estero Community Park; the Village's Waste Disposal page lists them.
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Moving HereHow do I find my evacuation zone and get storm alerts?
Look up your Lee County evacuation zone on the county's Evacuation Zone Map (zones A through E, plus non-evacuation zones). It isn't the same as your FEMA flood zone, so check both. Sign up for AlertLee, Lee County's emergency notification system for phone, text and email alerts, and download the LeePrepares app. Mandatory evacuation orders always include mobile homes, and staying home under one is illegal under Florida law.
- Residents with medical needs that require electricity can pre-register every year for the Lee County Special Needs Program, which provides shelter and transportation. Applications aren't processed once Lee County is in the 5-day hurricane cone.
- Standard homeowners' policies don't cover flood losses, and federally backed mortgages in high-risk flood zones require flood insurance.
Make a "stay" plan and a "go" plan before the season starts, and decide where your family will meet.
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Moving HereHow do I check the flood zone for a home in Estero?
Every property in the Village lies within a flood zone rated low, moderate or high risk. The Village's Forerunner portal shows property-specific flood zone and Base Flood Elevation data, elevation certificates and flood maps. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center has the official maps, and Lee County's Resident Information Tool shows flood zones, evacuation zones, utility providers and emergency services for an address in one place.
Ask for the elevation certificate before you make an offer on a home. It affects insurance costs.
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Moving HereWhat are Estero's neighborhoods like?
The Village counts about 69 communities; several, such as Wildcat Run and Grandézza, are gated golf communities. Here are the ones in and around Estero on our approved sources, in their own words:
Wildcat Run
A gated community of 450 homes on large lots around an Arnold Palmer course, established in 1985.
Grandézza
A private gated community of 1000 homes with a 53,000-square-foot clubhouse, pool and tennis.
The Vines
Home of Estero Country Club, north of Estero Parkway off US 41.
West Bay Club
A private golf and lifestyle community near Naples and Bonita Springs.
Shadow Wood
A country club community with three courses.
Pelican Sound
Golf, racquet sports, bocce and boating.
Miromar Lakes
Over 700 acres of freshwater lakes with three miles of private beach and championship golf.
Before you buy, ask whether club membership is required and read the homeowners' association rules.
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Moving HereWhere are the nearest hospitals and urgent care?
The Village lists these medical facilities. For a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.
Lee Health Coconut Point
23450 Via Coconut Point, Estero. Emergency department, primary care and rehabilitation. (239) 468-0000.
Gulf Coast Medical Center
13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers. (239) 343-1000.
NCH North Naples Hospital
11190 Healthpark Blvd., Naples. (239) 624-5000.
Lee Health Coconut Point Bonita Health Center (urgent care)
3501 Health Center Boulevard, Estero. (239) 949-1050.
Urgent Care of SWFL
Estero Medical Center, 10201 Arcos Ave., Suite 105, Estero. (239) 333-2273.
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Moving HereWhere do I get a Florida driver's license, register a car or file for homestead?
The Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issues driver's licenses and state identification cards. The Lee County Tax Collector handles vehicle, vessel and trailer registration. If the home is your primary residence, file your Homestead Exemption application with the Lee County Property Appraiser. For passports, the U.S. State Department's location finder lists local offices, and renewals can be done online.
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Moving HereDo I need to license my dog, and who handles animal problems?
Yes, in Lee County parks dogs must wear a collar with a valid county license. Lee County Domestic Animal Services handles pet licensing, adoption and animal services for Estero; call (239) 533-7387.
For mosquitoes, Lee County Mosquito Control takes service requests at (239) 694-2174.
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Moving HereWho maintains the roads, and how do I report a problem?
The Village of Estero maintains many local roads. Three Oaks Parkway, Ben Hill Griffin, the Estero Parkway Extension and Corkscrew Road stay under Lee County control because they extend outside the Village; Lee County DOT's number is 239-533-8580. To report a pothole, landscaping issue or code problem inside the Village, use the Village's Get Help page or call (239) 221-5035.
State roads, road conditions (511) and SunPass tolls are handled by the Florida Department of Transportation.
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Moving HereIs there public transit in Estero?
LeeTran runs bus and trolley routes across Lee County, including service to Southwest Florida International Airport, with the system map and route schedules on its website. In Estero, a public bus stop sits at the fountain near Naples Flatbread at Miromar Outlets. LeeTran's ULTRA On Demand mini-bus serves designated areas of Bonita Springs, and its Transportation Disadvantaged service helps people who can't drive themselves because of disability, income or age (60 and older).
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Moving HereWhere can I find homes for sale in Estero?
Browse current Estero home listings on Zillow.
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Moving HereWhere can I find apartments for rent in Estero?
Browse current Estero apartment listings on Zillow.
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Moving HereWho is a good painter in Estero Florida?
Kent Garrett Painting is a top rated interior home painter for:
- Estero Florida
- Bonita Springs
- Fort Myers
- San Carlos Park
- Miromar Lakes
For a free quote call (317) 500-2590.
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