A guide to the Village of Estero's public projects for 2026 and 2027: Estero RiverPark, the SportsPark, the Bonita Estero Rail Trail, Corkscrew Road widening, stormwater and septic-to-sewer work, and the FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate.
October 2026
A roundup of the new stores, medical centers, entertainment venues, grocery stores, hotels and mixed-use projects opening or under construction in Estero, Florida for 2026 and 2027.
Every new restaurant that opened in Estero, Florida in late 2025 and 2026, what is coming next (Whataburger, Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A), recent closings, and where the next wave of dining is headed.
A side-by-side comparison of the master-planned communities along Corkscrew Road in Estero: Kingston, Verdana Village, The Place at Corkscrew and Corkscrew Shores, plus what Corkscrew Grove means for the corridor.
Kingston's model homes open October 17, 2026. A builder-by-builder look at Lennar, Pulte, Neal Communities and Taylor Morrison's Esplanade at Kingston, with prices, amenities, roads, schools, the Audubon settlement and what to ask before you buy.
What Florida's 2025 flood disclosure law requires sellers to share, when to share it and how to fill it out after Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton.
How buyer's agent compensation works in Florida after the 2024 NAR settlement, what sellers typically offer and how to negotiate it.
Flat fee MLS vs. for sale by owner in Florida: costs, exposure, risk and which option nets sellers more in Southwest Florida.
Every cost of selling a house in Fort Myers in 2026: commissions, doc stamps, title insurance, HOA fees, repairs and how to keep more.